Learner-Centered Design is the Standard
Learner-centered design is the difference between information and transformation.
When you design with the learner at the center of each step of the design process, everything aligns:
Comprehension increases
Transfer to real-world circumstances incur
Completion rates ascend
Accessibility isn't an afterthought—it’s embedded; As it should be
UX becomes a bridge, not a barrier
In my work as a learning designer, I’ve seen that effective learning experiences require clear UX design principles, inclusive design practices, and an understanding of real learner needs—with the removal of all assumptions.
That’s why I created this infographic: The Importance of Learner-Centered Design
It brings together research on what really makes learning work—and why thoughtful design matters more than ever.
If it doesn’t work for everyone, it is not functional. It is not successful; It is certainly not a deliverable product.
I'd love to hear:
💬 What learner-centered strategies are you using in your work right now?
Sources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2025, April 11). Prevalence of disabilities and health care access by disability status and type among adults. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved August 6, 2025, from https://www.cdc.gov/disability‑and‑health/articles‑documents/disabilities‑health‑care‑access.html nngroup.com+8media.nngroup.com+8moldstud.com+8
Nielsen Norman Group. (2022). Local navigation is a valuable orientation and wayfinding aid. Nielsen Norman Group. Retrieved August 6, 2025, from https://www.nngroup.com/articles/local-navigation/ nngroup.c
Thank you for joining me today! Let’s keep learning altogether, as lifelong #LearningMatters.
Best,
Laura Lawson
LearningMatters, LLC
Instructional Designer
