Karoomblik

Inscape was implementing Canvas in a phased approach, and from the outset it was clear that the traditional Canvas role definitions were not mapping neatly onto the way Inscape actually worked. Through an extensive discovery process involving multiple stakeholder consultations, it became clear that the boundaries between lecturer, administrator, and content developer roles were blurred. Layered on top of this was the complexity of Inscape's diverse student body, spanning full-time, part-time, online, and hybrid learners, each with their own distinct needs and Canvas configurations. A standard training approach would not do justice to the nuance of their context.

I designed a vibrant, SCORM-compliant learning experience built on Articulate Rise. To ensure high engagement, the course featured two AI-generated avatar tutors, Kaiza and Zenka, who acted as peer-guides through the various "AI Levels". The tutors were included as both static and animated characters. Rather than a static quiz, the course culminated in an authentic artefact: a personalised Career Plan developed through iterative AI prompting and student critique, developed as they worked through the levels, culminating in a tangible tool students could use throughout their University journey.

• A fully interactive, role-based Canvas Training Toolkit course, built and hosted within Canvas itself.
• Three custom avatar characters (Pixel, Vector, and Glitch) with defined roles, visual identities, bios, and module ownership, tailored to Inscape's institutional priorities.
• Role-specific learning pathways allowing administrators, lecturers, and course developers to self-navigate to the content most relevant to their function.
• A role-mapping framework developed through stakeholder consultation, clarifying the unique responsibilities of each staff type within Inscape's specific Canvas implementation.

North West University (NWU) required a compulsory, university-wide course to equip all students with the skills to navigate the rapid integration of AI in Higher Education and the global workforce. The core need was to move beyond "using AI" to teaching responsible, ethical use within the university’s specific AI assessment framework. The challenge lay in creating a high-stakes, mandatory course that felt youthful and engaging rather than purely administrative.

I designed a vibrant, SCORM-compliant learning experience built on Articulate Rise. To ensure high engagement, the course featured two AI-generated avatar tutors, Kaiza and Zenka, who acted as peer-guides through the various "AI Levels". The tutors were included as both static and animated characters. Rather than a static quiz, the course culminated in an authentic artefact: a personalised Career Plan developed through iterative AI prompting and student critique, developed as they worked through the levels, culminating in a tangible tool students could use throughout their University journey.

• Interactive SCORM Modules, using Articulate Rise and Mightly Plugin: A linear, gamified learning path embedded within the Sakai LMS.
• AI-Generated Media using Canva, Hedra, 11ElevenLabs, Clipchamp, etc.: Integrated custom AI avatars (Kaiza and Zenka) to personalise the learning path.
• The Career Plan Artefact: A practical, student-owned document developed through ethical AI interaction.
• Key Skill Alignment: Focused on Human-Centered AI Integration and adherence to institutional AI rules.

Please watch the screen recording of an extract from the course. 

iHeed, an Irish-based medical education provider, required the development of a high-level Postgraduate Diploma for a global audience of busy medical professionals, predominantly across Europe and Asia. The challenge was twofold: incorporating into an established international team and unlike typical ID roles the instructional designer was required to research, source, and synthesise high-quality medical data into a structured learning format which could delivered in a way that respected the limited time of a practising clinician. 

I designed multiple modules that shifted the focus from passive reading to active clinical reasoning. The solution centred on "Complex Medical Content Made Accessible" through a case-study-led approach. By integrating instruction directly into realistic patient scenarios, learners could immediately apply theoretical knowledge to clinical practice. The final product was a sleek, professional experience hosted on Storyblok, designed for high-impact, mobile-friendly learning.

TourAxis, a corporate leader in global travel, faced a specific recruitment challenge: ensuring that candidates for their intensive face-to-face "bootcamp" truly understood the realities of the industry. The goal was to create a digital "screening course" that served as a prerequisite. It needed to be practical enough to prepare serious candidates, while also acting as a filter to ensure that only those with a genuine interest and aptitude progressed to the expensive in-person training. The content had to appeal to a wide, diverse range of global learners.

I designed a storytelling-driven experience that replaced dry theory with a high-stakes narrative. The course follows the journey of two high-performing characters, Ben and Ava, who come from very different backgrounds but share the same goal of becoming tour leaders. By interweaving their stories throughout the curriculum, learners were forced to navigate real-world situations and make decisions alongside the characters. This approach transformed the learning into a "day-in-the-life" simulation, ensuring that the theory was directly grounded in the vision and expectations of TourAxis.

• Scenario-Based Storyboards: Narrative scripts that integrated industry theory with character-driven drama.
• Interactive Screening Path: A digital experience that served as both a learning tool and a recruitment filter.
• Brand-Aligned Character Models: High-performing personas that established the professional standard for the company.
• Key Skill Alignment: Instructional Storytelling and Curriculum Mapping

Watch the screen recording of an extract of the course developed on the LearnWorlds LMS.

The NWU Unit for Continuing Education (UCE) sought to expand its digital offerings by converting traditional, paper-based study materials into a fully online programme. The primary challenge was the NQF Level 2 designation of the course; the material needed to be highly accessible and interactive for foundational learners while remaining strictly aligned to the version accredited by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). I had to find a way to enhance the learner experience without altering the core content that had already passed regulatory approval.

I developed a high-engagement online programme that maintained 100% content integrity while dramatically reducing the cognitive load for the learner. The solution focused on multimodal delivery, replacing long passages of text with interactive infographics, HTML5 content and AI-powered micro-lectures. By using diverse media, I ensured that the foundational concepts of entrepreneurship were clear, actionable, and suitable for learners in both rural and urban contexts.

• Curriculum Mapping & Restructuring: Carefully analysed the accredited SAQA documents to ensure that every learning outcome was met within the new digital structure.
• AI-Enhanced Media Development: Produced a series of micro-lectures using AI-generated voices to provide a consistent, professional auditory experience for learners with varying literacy levels.
• Visual Storytelling: Transformed complex procedural information into interactive infographics, allowing learners to "explore" the content at their own pace.
• LMS Integration: Built and deployed the programme on the UCE Moodle instance, ensuring the technical environment supported low-bandwidth accessibility for a wide range of practitioners.