DLGdesigns crafts learning solutions focused on the learner experience.

We bridge the gaps between users and desired learning outcomes. 

What is Learner Experience Design?

Learner experience design uses a combination of user experience (UX) research and instructional design theory to communicate information in a memorable and highly empathetic manner. 

The process of learning and applying information in any context can be overwhelming. Good design reduces information overload and makes the process of knowledge acquisition more efficient and engaging for the learner. ​

Why DLGdesigns?

  • You need to convert learning materials into interactive online courses.
  • You need to develop an engaging onboarding plan.
  • Your eLearning materials have not undergone quality assurance or usability testing.
  • You are curious about what your target audience desires in a learning experience.
  • You struggle with assessing user learning.​​
DLGdesigns offers a full range of services centered in communication, critical thinking, and problem solving.
Curriculum mapping
Needs & goal analysis
Learning objective alignment 
SME interviews
Content curation & authoring
Content audit & usability testing
Accessibility, 508 compliance
​QA Rubrics for higher education,
​accelerated (bootcamps), & corporate learning
Usability testing
Competitive market research
User personas & user stories
Work flows & task models
Research synthesis
"Deana is an instructional technology expert, she has made significant contributions to our LMS migration project including: editing and scripting the online student orientation, developing a student demo course, and co-creating a faculty LMS training course. Deana has also served as a key member of the migration team who helped to develop and facilitate a university wide faculty training for D2L.

Deana is a pleasure to work with; she is a team-player who brings a wide range of skills to any project. Her understanding of instructional design, training, faculty support, writing, editing and scripting for online technology make her a dynamic and invaluable part of our team."

   -   Suzanna Schoenleber,  Senior Instructional Designer at Ellucian