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Design is the intermediary

between information

and understanding.

 Abstract expressionist, Hans Hofmann

Design That Empowers

But, you're an instructional designer?

Yes, and I've created a lot of content across many channels.

Instructional designers work at the same intersection as our colleagues in marketing (attract, inform, convert, engage) or user experience design (journey maps), or web developers (landing, listing, product, purchase). We practice customer research, storytelling, content creation, and visual design. 

Our expert angle is in education which can (should) be leveraged in pre-sales, during user evaluation, and post-sales. But on any given day, we're creating email templates, product promo videos, social media graphics, curriculum plans, and merch. Heck, some days we're filming our experts or creating custom animations to visually lighten the cognitive load of complex content. 

By definition, as a designer, I consider myself a strategic partner and a maker. I want to help you create content to gain, train, and retain your customers. 

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Lindsay Davis, 2024

If customers want your tools, learners want your content, or clients want your expertise, 

create content that empowers them to become self-taught experts, repeat clients, and super users (aka your evangelists)

Every touch point with your audience is an opportunity to inform, convert, or engage. As your designer, I can help you define or create those opportunities
 for your customers to learn, apply, and buy (more). 
 

Portfolio

Peruse the tiles below to learn about some of the business problems that have driven content solutions.  

NOTE: Some visuals are blurred out because they were internal projects (at the time) for previous employers. I'm happy to refer you to the websites where my work is still showcased. If you'd like to learn more, please reach out on LinkedIn

SaaS Content Approach

Speaking of content as a solution, here's a framework that I've applied to SaaS content in my last role:

I partnered with marketers, the customer success team, and product designers to map out the potential adoption barriers/questions throughout the user journey. Then, I defined content solutions to meet the needs of each question and got to designing! 
 

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Art After Hours

Though I've had a lot of opportunity to create content in the corporate world, I enjoy designing and creating in all formats!

Sharing a few favorite outcomes - 

Sometimes, I cold call; I see opportunities for improved design or communications and reach out with an unsolicited pitch (bold, I know).

Unsolicited Redesigns: Santa Fe Botanical Garden

Unsolicited Redesigns: Mariposa Marketing branding

Unsolicited Designs: Drafts for Giraffes

Experience & Focus

In my first career, I taught high school French and was repeatedly volunteered for instructional coaching and curriculum alignment committees. Working with other educators on classroom management and curriculum design soon turned into district-wide special projects and community partnerships.

After six spirited years in education, I threw (all) my hat(s) into the corporate ring. I landed government, construction, pharmaceutical, and medtech roles with projects spanning from release update content to end to end customer education programming. I've captured the more unique design projects in the Portfolio section (above), but I would love to talk through more recent projects over Linkedin.


If you're interested in working together, here's what you can expect from me as your designer: 

  • I will challenge existing solutions (is the problem clearly defined, are the success metrics clearly defined - and are they. measurable) and investigate solution constraints 

  • I will volunteer for new tools, product testing, and proof reading

  • I will thoroughly scope and manage new content development and all communications 

  • I will bring in baked goods at least once a month (instant morale booster)

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