Rise Design Training for Instructional Designers

Last week at the Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD) In-House, one line kept coming up: "𝗜 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 ��𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗜'𝗺 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲." Being a designer (especially in-house) can feel like living on a “creative island.” Even in a large company, it’s easy to feel isolated—like you’re the only one pushing against the algorithm. But design is the industry of communication. Working alone is counter to everything we do. To learn, progress, and thrive, you need: 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: To challenge your status quo. 𝗜𝗻𝗽𝘂𝘁: To see beyond your own echo chamber. 𝗢𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻: Not to follow blindly, but to force you to think differently. Trust community. 🤝 If you don't have the time to build a community from scratch, I've got an easy solution for you. 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗸. This is a 6-week, 10-member coaching experience for designers who want to stop blending in and start leading with their unique perspective. ✨Next cohort starts June 1. No hard sell—just an open invitation to designers craving connection, clarity, and creative momentum. Check it out: think-smith.com Stay weird. Stay human. #ThinkSmith #InHouseDesign #CreativeLeadership #RGD #DesignCommunity #GraphicDesign #ThinkTank #DesignMentorship #CreativeStrategy

Something I see a lot in L&D… “Design” gets reduced to how something looks. Clean slides. Nice colors. Smooth animations. But none of that really matters if the thinking behind it isn’t there. Good learning design isn’t just visual, it’s cognitive. It’s how the content is structured, differentiated, what gets prioritized, what gets cut, and how the learner actually processes it and applies it for the better, safer performance. I’ve seen really polished courses that look great… but don’t stick. And simpler ones, yes even a simple PDF, that drive behavior change because the structure is solid. Design isn’t also decoration. It’s decision-making. Curious if others are seeing this too… #InstructionalDesign #LearningDesign #Elearning

I almost gave up on design. Here's what stopped me. 👇 Three years ago, I was staring at a blank canvas - no clients, no direction, just a burning obsession with making things look extraordinary. Everyone told me, "Design is too competitive. You'll never stand out." I didn't listen. Instead, I picked up my Laptop, opened my software, and started documenting every single thing I learned - every trick, every shortcut, every "why didn't anyone tell me this sooner" moment. That became Vishal Creative Hub. And now? Thousands of designers are leveling up their craft - silently, consistently, powerfully. But here's the thing... You might be missing it. Now I have decided to drop tutorials, breakdowns, and design secrets that most people charge courses for - completely free on YouTube every week. Whether you're a beginner who doesn't know where to start, or a pro who's hit a creative wall - there's something waiting for you on my channel right now. ⏳ The design world moves FAST. Every day you're not learning, someone else is getting ahead. Don't let that be you. 🔴 Subscribe to Vishal Creative Hub on YouTube - the link given below https://lnkd.in/gEiq9C7q 👥 Follow me here on LinkedIn for daily design inspiration and insights. The next tutorial drops soon. Will you be there? Drop a 🎨 in the comments if you're a designer - I'd love to connect! #GraphicDesign #DesignWithAI #VishalCreativeHub #YouTubeCreator #DesignTips #CreativeDesign #DesignCommunity

When I started learning and teaching vector illustration, the most common objection I heard was: "I can't draw." As I mentioned in my video this weekend, if there isn't a seat for you at the traditional artist's table, you have to build your own table. 🪑 So, I built a bootcamp, Bimbo Oni Studio specifically for people who can't draw traditionally but still want to create illustrations. The Vector Illustration & Brand Design Bootcamp teaches a highly structured, tool-based approach using Figma and Adobe Illustrator, breaking complex illustrations into simple shapes, lines, systems, and repeatable workflows. In 7 weeks, students learn to create: → Product & spot illustrations → Custom character illustrations → Full scene compositions → Logo & brand pattern systems (taught by guest tutor Dean Majemite) → A solid portfolio. Swipe through to see exactly what you will be building. 90+ students across 2 cohorts. Cohort 3 begins June 26. Early bird: ₦45,000 (expires June 7). Standard: ₦50,000. Learn more and secure your spot. https://lnkd.in/e2Gy3RvR

"But I can't draw." It is the most common misconception we hear from designers wanting to enter the illustration space. And every single cohort, our students prove that myth wrong. Vector illustration is not about freehand drawing. It relies entirely on structural systems, geometric shapes, and mastering your design tools. When you understand how to break complex visuals into simple geometry, you can create anything. In our upcoming 7-week bootcamp (Cohort 3), we are taking students from complete beginners in Figma to building commercial-grade brand ecosystems in Adobe Illustrator. Swipe through the document below to see the 5 high-ticket assets you will create. We have successfully trained over 90 students, and Cohort 3 officially begins June 26th. Early bird registration (₦45,000) is automatically applied on the site until June 7th. Secure your seat! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/euhvPKQu

Three days creating an elaborate animated infographic that looks impressive but doesn't help anyone learn. Meanwhile, the critical practice activity gets five minutes and a basic multiple-choice quiz. This is what happens without a high-level design. When you plan strategically, you allocate development time and budget to the elements that matter—not the ones that just look good in a demo. Where will visuals genuinely aid understanding? Where is audio necessary? Where would interactivity make a difference? Answer these questions BEFORE you start building, and development becomes dramatically easier. Why high-level design saves you time and money: https://lnkd.in/exNnVZzG

I recently worked on redesigning an EdTech landing page after exploring the existing design and identifying a few areas that could be improved. The original page had some common design issues like inconsistent spacing, weak visual hierarchy, unclear call-to-action buttons, and typography that was not helping users navigate the content easily. I aimed to create a cleaner, more modern, and user-friendly landing page with a stronger focus on conversions. In this redesign, I mainly focused on: 1. Improving typography 2. Making content clearer and easier to understand 3. Creating a cleaner and more balanced color system 4. Fixing spacing and layout consistency 5. Strengthening overall visual hierarchy This project reminded me how small design changes can make a big difference in user experience and first impressions. Would love to hear your feedback!

Want to build custom cover pages that look less like eLearning and more editorial? This recent addition to Really Good Rise Courses in Maestro Community is a great place to start 👇 Our latest build is an editorial-style onboarding experience that treats the whole thing like a story worth moving through — think dark, textured sections shifting into warm neutrals to create natural chapters, typography doing real narrative work, and a timeline that actually invites exploration instead of just sitting there. A few things worth paying attention to when you explore it: — Pacing and color create a sense of progression that feels intentional rather than automatic — Scale, spacing, and type weight help certain moments land harder while keeping everything open and breathable — The Mighty Interactives Columns block (a sneak peek from Mighty Studio!) shows up throughout for the Vision, Mission, and Values sections and the leadership layout, keeping those moments flexible and visual If you've been thinking about how to push onboarding past the default Rise experience, there's a lot to borrow here. The full course and a behind-the-build walkthrough video are both waiting for you in Maestro Community. Link to check it out is in the comments! #LDCreators #InstructionalDesign #ElearningDesign #ArticulateRise

🖌️ We all got tired of saying 'Someone Should Teach This' — So We Did. You know that feeling when you look at a bad design and think, "Who approved this?" 😅 Dhiraj Sir and I had that conversation one too many times — and somewhere between the third cup of chai ☕ and a very long design rant, we decided: ✅ Enough talking. Time to teach. We're officially launching our Online Teaching Institute — and we're going ALL IN on the skills that actually matter in today's creative industry! 🎨 Graphic Designing 📲 UI/UX Designing 🎞️ Video Editing ✏️ 2D Animation 🤖 AI Tools (the ones clients are already asking for!) Real skills. Real projects. Real mentorship — from designers who live and breathe this craft daily. 🎯 Choose Your Learning Style: 👤 1-on-1 Lectures — Personal, focused, and tailored just for you 👥 Group Batches — Learn together, grow together Because everyone learns differently, and we respect that! 💸 Worried about the fees? Just slide into our DMs or drop a comment — we promise it won't hurt your wallet. In fact, we'd bet that you won't find another institute teaching at this expert level, at a price this affordable. Challenge accepted? 😏 No fluff. No filler. Just the good stuff. 💪 Hit 🔔 Follow so you don't miss it — and tag that friend who's been saying "I want to learn design" since 2021. 😄 Let's make it happen! — Bhavin Sir & Dhiraj Sir #DesignSchool #OnlineLearning #UIUX #GraphicDesign #VideoEditing #2DAnimation #AIForDesigners #CreativeEducation #LearnDesign #NewVenture #AIForAll

🎨 Ready to transform your notes into visual stories? Check out this incredible video on Sketchnoting 101 with Madhavi Sarang Nagviskar ! ✍️ https://lnkd.in/dxvvdB8i If you have ever felt that your drawings aren't "good enough," this session is perfect for you. The sources emphasize that sketchnoting is not about perfect drawing or being artistic; it is about effectively passing on ideas so that others can recognize the message. Because a picture is worth a thousand words, these visual techniques help us remember information much longer than traditional text. In this video, you will learn how to: ✳️ Master the Five Basic Elements: ✳️ Discover how to use text, containers (like speech bubbles to group items), connectors (arrows to link ideas), icons and illustrations to capture stories. ✳️ Establish a Visual Hierarchy: Learn to organize your page using headings and subheadings so the most important information stands out. ✳️ Follow a Simple 3-Step Process: The video breaks down the workflow into listening to key ideas, processing the layout, and finally writing and visualizing. ✳️ Build a Visual Library: Practice using metaphors, such as a lightbulb to represent an idea, to make abstract concepts more concrete. ✳️ Choose the Right Structure: Explore different layouts, such as placing the main concept in the center or following a specific path across the page. Whether you are looking to improve your note-taking, create engaging book reviews or facilitate brainstorming sessions, sketchnoting is a powerful tool for teaching and learning. Watch the video to start building your own visual library, and remember: you only need 2 to 3 colors to keep your notes effective and clear! #Sketchnoting #VisualStorytelling #NoteTaking #Education #Sketchnoting101 #VisualLearning