Here are a couple examples of my design capabilities as part of creating performance-improvement programs.
Clearspace
This
design was part of a project to move information from an old Intranet
system to a new, more interactive website. The following table details
the difference between the old and new websites.
| Could not search for information |
All information is searchable |
| Frames made navigation difficult |
No frames -- drop-down menus at the top of every page |
| Not customizable for each user |
Each user can customize his/her view to view what is most important information |
| No widgets |
As many widgets as you can handle |
| No ability to embed other websites |
Ability to embed HTML on any page |
| Adding new information requires editing entire website |
Adding new information is easy -- create a new document, discussion or blog |
| No social aspect | Clearspace adds a social aspect, to encourage communication
between workgroups |
I was responsible for designing the layout of the new website, training employees in the use of the new website, and migrating information from the old website to the new website.
Click on the Old Website and New Website links to see images. (The actual websites are password-protected.)
- All content and images used with permission -
Boulders Climbing Gym Performance Improvement
This design was part of a consulting project designed to improve performance at Boulders Climbing Gym in Madison, WI. The design focused on training new managers how to effectively conduct safety tests and how to gather reservation information from customers. After collaborating with Boulders Climbing Gym management, I was responsible for designing the course content, instructional objectives and goals, the practice activities, and the evaluation materials.
Click on the image to see a PDF of the design.
- All content and images used with permission -
Laundry 101
This design was part of a project during my Master's degree program. Working with 2 other designers, we created an entire program aimed at instructing the basics of laundry to college freshmen. For this project, I was responsible for designing the testing and evaluation for the program.
Click on the image to the right to see a PDF of our design.
- Used with permission -
Verbs
This design was part of another project during my Master's degree program. The program aimed at teaching the concept of "verbs" to 3rd grade students. I was responsible for designing the instructional goals and objectives, the course content, instructional activities, and evaluation procedures.
Click on the image to the right to see a PDF of my design.
