Understanding and empathizing with the audience is now standard advice for a reason. Prior to embarking on a design, I need to know why the reference card will help memb… See more

In this case, I had to gather the different aspects of the curriculum to include in the card. As is typical, it was somewhat in flux, but this was an easy step. See more

Do you find that your instructional design brain can’t help but categorize information? Mine too. By categorizing content, things begin to take shape. I know how many elements I’… See more

Before I sketch, I like to research how others have designed quick reference cards. There is no reason to reinvent a solution that someone has already figured out. Althou… See more

Now it’s time for that sketch book and pencil. I like to let the free flow of ideas take over, without being judgmental at first. I think about what type of chart or diagram will best fit t… See more