Design Challenge
Create a microlearning wireframe in under 4 hours that delivers meaningful learning for busy healthcare students. Showcase both rapid prototyping skills and instructional design thinking under tight constraints.
My Approach
Rather than creating a generic learning module, I drew from personal experience navigating a complex medical diagnosis (Celiac disease) to design an authentic case study that mirrors real-world diagnostic challenges healthcare professionals face.
Design Solution
- Audience: College-level healthcare learners with limited study time
- Learning Innovation: Transformed personal medical journey into an interactive case study, allowing students to practice diagnostic reasoning with realistic complexity
- Rapid Development: Delivered complete wireframe and implementation timeline within the 4-hour constraint using Invision Freehand and Google Slides
Strategic Design Decisions
- Authenticity over convenience: Used real medical complexity rather than simplified scenarios
- Microlearning principles: Designed for completion in small time windows without sacrificing depth
- Scalable framework: Created a reusable structure for additional case studies
Forward-Thinking Innovation (2025 Update)
With current AI capabilities, I would enhance this design by:
- AI-generated case variations for increased practice opportunities
- Intelligent tutoring agent providing personalized guidance and reflection prompts
- Automated transcript analysis enabling instructors to review student reasoning processes
- Adaptive difficulty based on learner performance patterns
Value Demonstrated
This prototype showcases my ability to rapidly translate complex real-world experiences into engaging learning opportunities while working within tight constraints—a critical skill for consulting engagements with demanding timelines.
Companion Materials
- Presentation Deck (includes talking points and further context)
- Prototype screen capture: The original prototype was hosted in Invision Freehand, which sunset in 2024.