Design smarter, not harder: Practical graphic design for elearning developers

march eLearning SIG (virtual)

Presented by Angela Belitskus

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Session Description:

Instructional designers and eLearning developers create slides, eLearning, videos, and job aids every day. Many of us never learned the graphic design basics that make those assets clear, consistent, and engaging. As a result, content can feel cluttered, visually uneven, or harder for learners to navigate than it needs to be. Without a design foundation, it’s hard to know where to start or what to fix first.

This session focuses on practical graphic design techniques designers and developers can add to the work they already do. You’ll learn how people visually process information and how to apply simple design principles to improve clarity and reduce cognitive load.

You’ll see real examples and quick tips you can use right away, including:

• Using layout, alignment, and white space to create cleaner screens
• Creating visual hierarchy and contrast that guide learner attention
• Choosing fonts, colors, and images that work well for digital learning
• Applying graphic design best practices in Rise, PowerPoint, Storyline, and video

Participants will receive a one-page graphic design tip sheet they can use as a quick reference when building eLearning, slides, and videos.

About the Speaker:

Angela Belitskus, M.Ed., LPC, is a senior instructional designer with over 10 years of experience designing eLearning and virtual training for healthcare, federal government, and corporate audiences. She specializes in turning complex content into clear, engaging learning experiences using sound instructional design and practical visual structure.

At Rainmakers Strategic Solutions, Angela leads instructional design teams and has directed the development of 20+ large-scale eLearning courses and multi-course programs. Her work blends adult learning theory, performance consulting, and graphic design fundamentals to help instructional designers create professional-quality learning assets efficiently.

The ATD RTA eLearning SIG is hosted by Ricky Fisher and Zoe Fruchter.
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