Context

Part of Design For Humans—a local networking group (now disbanded). I co-presented with Tim Klapdor, where we shared our understanding of the parallels between UX design and Learning Design in a University Setting.

Session outline

UX → LX translations

• Information Architecture → mapping & sequencing content (right info, right time).
• Human–Computer Interaction → social interaction in learning (Zoom, cooperative work, divergent thinking).
• Interaction Design → feedback loops in quizzes/activities; immediate vs delayed feedback.
• Usability → effectiveness, efficiency, engagement, error-tolerance, ease of learning; orientation, familiar layouts, clear visuals, chunking.
• UI vs UX → consistent styles & media sizing; apply Mayer's multimedia principles on lesson pages.

Learning science lenses

• Schema theory (connect new info to prior knowledge).
• Skeuomorphism as a bridge to teach new interfaces.
• Cognitive load (sequence, remove clutter, pace complexity).

Everyday tools

Canvas (LMS), H5P for interactives, Miro, Smart Storyboard, cloud docs.

Key slides (highlights)

• IA → Mapping & Sequencing for learning.
• HCI in our context = human interaction around the tech.
• Interaction design = meaningful feedback; quizzes that teach, not just test.
• H5P in the LMS = quick, reusable HTML5 interactives.
• Usability pillars across UX & LX; chunking and primacy/recency effects.
• UI consistency & multimedia principles.
• Schema & skeuomorphism → leverage familiar cues.
• Cognitive load limits → design for attention.

Hands-on activity

Rapid sketch of a lesson using learning patterns: question → acquisition → practice → reflection; map media and feedback.

Slides

Outcome & what we learned

• Attendance miss: Heavy rain + limited promotion = small audience.
• Lesson: Treat outreach as a design problem—value proposition, multi-channel promo, reminders, and a remote/recorded fallback.
• Wins: The UX↔LX mapping and pattern library resonated; participants reported immediate applicability.

Credits

Thanks to Design For Humans for hosting (while it lasted), and Tim Klapdor for co-designing and co-presenting.