Project Details
Navigating Your Emotions
Client
A wellness coach
Service
Custom eLearning Development
Role
Instructional Designer, eLearning Developer, Visual Designer, Project Manager
Date
28 April 2024
Tools Used
Canva, Adobe Illustrator
Articulate Storyline
WellSaid Labs
Google Suite, ClickUp
The Challenge
A wellness coach wanted to enhance her clients’ understanding of emotional well-being. Traditional text-based resources lacked engagement and failed to encourage deep reflection. She needed a visually compelling, interactive learning experience that would:
- Encourage self-reflection through meaningful emotional exploration
- Make emotional intelligence engaging with scenario-based storytelling
- Empower learners to take control of their emotional regulation strategies
The Solution
To create a compelling learning experience, I designed a photo-driven, interactive eLearning lesson that brings emotions to life through storytelling, self-guided discovery, and visual engagement. Learners:
- Select an emotion from an interactive Emotion Wheel
- Engage with relatable scenarios illustrating real-life emotional challenges
- Reflect on personal experiences with guided introspective prompts
- Discover effective coping strategies and apply them in everyday life
This self-paced approach allows learners to connect personally with the content while ensuring a highly interactive, visually engaging experience.
The Process
Step 1: Action Mapping & Planning
✔ Defined client goals, target audience, and desired learning outcomes.
✔ Researched Plutchik’s Wheel of Emotions and effective emotional regulation techniques.
Step 2: Storyboarding & Visual Design
✔ Created detailed storyboards for each emotion, mapping learner interactions.
✔ Sourced and designed photo mosaics to enhance visual storytelling.
Step 3: eLearning Development
✔ Developed the interactive Emotion Wheel in Articulate Storyline.
✔ Built branched navigation paths for learner-driven exploration.
✔ Integrated self-assessment prompts to encourage deep reflection.
Step 4: Review & Testing
✔ Conducted client review and pilot testing with real learners.
✔ Refined based on feedback to improve engagement and usability.
Step 5: Launch & Integration
✔ Delivered a SCORM-compliant module for seamless integration into the client’s website and learning platform.
The Results
✅ Positive Client Feedback
The wellness coach found the module to be a powerful, engaging addition to her program. Clients reported a stronger connection to emotional intelligence topics than with previous text-based materials.
✅ Higher Learner Engagement
Informal feedback from learners highlighted that the interactive visuals and storytelling approach made emotional learning more engaging and personal.
✅ Opportunities for Expansion
Some learners expressed interest in more in-depth coping strategies, opening the door for future expansions, such as linked resources or a full-length course.