Strip away unnecessary design elements from learning content to assess how well the essential information stands on its own. Simplify content by removing stock images and trends that do not advance the learning objectives. Focus on using a simple information schema with fully integrated textual information, relevant example images, and a model that highlights the most essential points for learners.

1. Let Your Content Be
Naked
Cary Weisgram, eLearning Developer, CCIM Institute

2. nudity in front of coworkers ≠ good

3. Thesis: Strip away your learning contents’
clothes to see how inadequate it is.

4. Stock images ≠ design
Stay away from trends.
Struggle to simplify.

5. Welcome to Anytown, USA.

6. My students do
not know any of
these people.

9. Thin Logo Text
Call to Action
Giant Hero Image
or Movie
Menu
Weird Scroll-y
Image
I hope you found
what you came
here for.

10. Learners do not consume information.

11. Learners integrate
into past experiences.
information

14. Function
Form

16. Learners Like
Fully Integrated Textual
Information
Relevant, Authentic
Example Images
Information
Schema

17. Pay attention to this. But DON’T
FORGET this, and most certainly
include this as well. Remember, to
complete this part. Note: Nothing will
be considered complete without this.

18. Take out generic things.

19. Information design is timeless.

20. Model simple information schema.