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I love creating, experimenting, and pushing the boundaries of learning and design. This page showcases a few of the projects I’ve developed on my own- some for fun, some to experiment with one of my ideas or to learn a tool, and some just because I wanted to see what would happen. While they don’t necessarily fit in with my professional work, they offer a glimpse into who I am, how I think, and how I approach learning and design.
Some of these projects are fully developed, while others are simply waiting for a write-up. If a project is marked 'Coming Soon,' check back later for more details!
Inkblot is a curiosity-driven initiative built for big questions, unexpected rabbit holes, and learning beyond the checklist. It challenges the idea that learning always needs a right answer—fueling exploration for the endlessly curious.
Click below to embrace your inner explorer and celebrate the joy of messy learning.
This book (title TBD) goes beyond storytelling and science to create a true learning experience. I'm applying instructional design principles—breaking down complex topics, using visuals to enhance meaning, and providing hands-on activities and resources—to make learning about octopuses accessible and engaging. Designed to complement the Understanimals website, it sparks curiosity and encourages deeper exploration of the natural world.
Near completion-finalizing structure and layout. Coming soon!
What can octopuses teach us about avoiding nuclear war? Did observations of octopus behavior in captivity influence JFK’s response to the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Write up in progress and coming soon but video can be experienced now by clicking below.
More than just a coloring book, this project is an interactive learning experience. Through field notes, museum exhibits, and other imaginative artifacts, it explores how folklore shapes our understanding of the unknown.
Designed with storytelling, visual design, and audience engagement in mind, it applies instructional design principles to make learning immersive and fun—while respecting the cultural significance of myths and legends.
Created in Canva, with commissioned illustrations.
Write up in progress- coming soon!
An absurdly specific skill for an absurdly indifferent animal. Learn how to train your cat to fist bump—whether they want to or not. A crash course in feline psychology, behavior training, and questionable life choices.
Click below to experience the microlesson, created in Articulate Rise 360.
I'm building the Understanimals website to flip the script on fear. By using research, storytelling, and interactive learning, this project aims to spark fascination with animals often misunderstood. It's a personal exploration of how instructional design can create engaging digital experiences that change perspectives.
Understanimals is an ongoing initiative—transforming fear into fascination, one animal at a time. The write-up below explores the concept, my design approach, and how it connects to instructional design. Click to learn more!