Overview
This concept project is a 'serious game' and story-driven branching scenario. It places you in an immersive, realistic snakebite scenario in which you choose what to do at every step, and trains you in essential first aid protocol for snakebites via an interactive video-based, gamified, 1st person POV learning experience.
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I created the project as an innovative employee training solution for imagined company Bush Restoration Heroes (BRH). For greater detail on the project and my design process, read on below. Or just dive right in and...
Project Info
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Type:
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Year:
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Skills:
eLearning / Branching Scenario
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2022
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Articulate Storyline 360, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro
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Learning Design, UX/UI Design, Scriptwriting, Storyboarding, Graphic Design, Video/Audio Production, Voiceover
Features
Immersive Experience - 1st person POV video and real soundscape
Choose Your Own Adventure - The user chooses what to do next, the module gives feedback
Beautiful UX/UI - Sharp graphics, slick design, user-friendly interface
Bespoke Training - On-brand, crafted to meet specific stakeholder needs/learning objectives
Fun and Gamified - Take on the challenge; win and lose points while the module keeps score
Interactive - Engaging drag and drop, slider and hover interactions
Simple Solution - Small footprint, easily delivered via website or LMS
My Design Process
I followed the ADDIE model of instructional design combined with an action mapping approach.
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Analysis
Action mapping meeting with the client to identify key problems to solve with (improved) training
Analysed needs of all stakeholders (management/HR/employees)
Conducted a quick staff survey to then create a user persona
Based on the analysis, created a design proposal and submitted to client for approval / feedback
Design
Researched latest snakebite first aid protocols for the Australian context
Created branching module map (see map here) based on user choices and their consequences
Wrote script, created storyboards and a shot list to guide filming/sound recording (see these here)
Interviewed SMEs (a paramedic, client's on-ground staff) to ensure accuracy, authenticity and relevance in content
Development
Filmed and recorded sound on a real client worksite, to add authenticity
Film/audio recorded at high resolutions (4K/48kHz) to maintain quality after file compression
Assets edited and produced in Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro
Built module slide by slide in Articulate Storyline, guided by storyboards
Submitted project iterations for feedback from client
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Implementation
Delivered project (published project and editable files) to client
Client simply uploaded module to their new online training portal, using cloud hosting service
Module immediately available for employee training
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Evaluation
Users completed a quick online feedback survey after finishing module
Responses showed fantastic employee reception of new training approach
User feedback lead to several easily-made updates to module
Client thrilled with the product
Problems Solved
The Solution
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Tailor-made Online Training Module
Powerful, effective and memorable training, designed to meet the client's specific training objectives, with content specifically crafted for the client's employees.
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Innovative, Engaging, Motivating
Fun, self-paced, gamified 1st-person POV interactive video elements put the learner in charge. UI/UX design that makes learning a pleasure.
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Cost-effective, Simple, Future-proof
Light, responsive and easily delivered via website or LMS. Available anytime, anywhere and totally editable for any future updates. Makes training and new staff onboarding easy.
The Client's Problems
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Training Gaps → Poor Outcomes
Employees seem unaware of correct snakebite first aid protocol, leading to several permanent disabilities and hefty workplace compensation claims.
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Demotivating Training Materials
Employees view company's printed first aid coursebook as overly long, dry, outdated and largely irrelevant - and avoid reading it.
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Costly, Impractical Training Approach
With many employees in numerous locations around Australia, in-person first aid training sessions are a constant expense and logistical hassle. Worse, new hires often remain untrained in snakebite protocol until the next session.
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