Hermann Ebbinghaus discovered something both fascinating and frustrating: we forget most new information shockingly fast . Within a day, much of what we learned can fade unless we actively work to keep it. This steep drop-off is known as the Forgetting Curve , and it shows why cramming rarely works and why long-term retention requires more than just exposure. The good news? We can flatten  the curve. Here are the three most powerful, research-backed strategies to help your le

I'm looking forward to speaking at the ATD Sacramento Learning Conference on November 4, 2025. https://www.tdsac.org/event-6227232 . This is a new presentation for me to deliver. I've really enjoyed digging deep to learn more about accessibility laws and compliance. I knew the importance of it as a graphic designer early in my career, but when I became an instructional designer, it became more than important, it became necessary. Image of a flyer with the following text, The

I'm so excited to be invited back to the show. Join us in our chat on OCTOBER 5, about visual design in adult learning and finding the...

Video about the four stages of memory and how new information passes from sensory to long-term memory.

There is an amazing lineup of speakers for this instructional design and multimedia conference. A couple of my all-time favorites will be...

Think of these graphic design tips as a mini checklist before submitting your first draft. 1) Give your objects and text breathing room,...

I'm so excited to be speaking with Brent Schlenker, one of the hosts of the Instructional Design In Offices Drinking Coffee (IDIODC)...