Who I am

👋 Hey there! I'm Ashley Aminian

Instructional Designer | eLearning Developer | Creativity Enthusiast

Welcome! I’m so glad you stopped by. I’m an instructional designer who’s passionate about making learning not just effective—but actually enjoyable. I create engaging, learner-centered eLearning experiences that are interactive, accessible, and thoughtfully designed.

After spending years in education (yep, I’ve wrangled a classroom or two!), I transitioned into the world of instructional design to help adult learners thrive in digital spaces. I specialize in designing content for corporate and higher ed audiences, turning complex topics into clear, impactful learning. With a background in education and a strong foundation in curriculum design, I’m on a mission to transform complex concepts into interactive and effective eLearning modules.

After years of teaching, I decided to channel my skills into instructional design, leveraging my expertise in education to build innovative training solutions.

Whether it’s a soft skills course with branching scenarios or a technical training with screencasts and interactive simulations, I love using tools like Articulate Storyline, Vyond, and Canva to bring ideas to life. I design learning experiences grounded in proven instructional design methodologies, including ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) and SAM (Successive Approximation Model). I understand the importance of an iterative and agile approach, particularly in today’s rapidly changing learning environments. Whether it’s developing detailed storyboards or creating rapid prototypes, I ensure that every step of the design process is focused on achieving measurable learning outcomes.

✨ What I Believe

Learning should never feel like a chore. My instructional philosophy is also influenced by Bloom's Taxonomy and Gagné’s Nine Events of Instruction, which help me craft effective learning objectives and design experiences that maximize knowledge retention. I’m particularly passionate about scenario-based learning, where learners engage in realistic decision-making simulations that enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills. My goal is to design experiences that:

  • Empower learners to think and apply

  • Include meaningful interaction and reflection

  • Are visually appealing and user-friendly

  • Align with real-world outcomes (and yes, a little fun too!)

🎯 My Superpowers

  • Instructional Design & Adult Learning Theory

  • eLearning Development (Storyline, Rise, Vyond)

  • Scenario-Based Learning & Microlearning

  • Project Management & Collaboration

  • Accessibility & Inclusive Design

💻 Tools I Love

Storyline | Rise | Canva | Vyond | Camtasia | Google Workspace | Microsoft 365

🌎 Outside the Slide Deck

When I’m not building courses, you might find me overanalyzing Star Wars characters, geeking out over disability theory in pop culture, or sipping an iced coffee while creating my next portfolio piece. I believe learning is everywhere—and I love connecting dots between education, equity, and design.

✉️ Let’s Connect!

If you're looking for someone who can blend creativity with strategy, storytelling with structure—and who’s always learning themselves—I’d love to chat.

Thanks for stopping by. Happy exploring!