Lydia Cardona
I design and develop creative learning experiences that help solve real problems.
About Me
I’m Lydia, a Learning Experience Designer based in Raleigh.
I love solving problems and working with clients to build creative and engaging learning experiences that address real problems. I started my career in consulting and have since worked across the world finding creative solutions to solve complex social and environmental challenges. Along the way, my desire to communicate as effectively as possible and create measurable impact met my passion for problem-solving – and I became a learning experience designer.
I am an advocate for the user experience in my work. I research, write, design, strategize, and lead and am ready to work with you in solving new learning challenges.
What I Offer
Customized Learning Experiences
I build creative learning solutions that meet the unique needs of each audience. From analysis to evaluation, I work across the learning development cycle to develop materials in a variety of formats, from e-learning in Storyline to instructor-led training curriculums.
Animated Learning & Marketing Videos
Great learning experiences take into account people’s diverse learning styles. I develop animation that meets these preferences and engages your audience, whether through micro-learning or integration into existing learning products for an even more immersive and engaging learning experience.
Copywriting & Content Development
Delivering key messages effectively is an artform. From revising presentation content to writing learning curriculums, I write engaging copy that clearly distills ideas and incorporates strong information hierarchy.
Portfolio
Nice Products: An E-Learning Course on Forced Labor in Supply Chains
Type: Integrated E-Learning & Animation
Training Modules for Factory Management
Project Type: Integrated E-Learning & Animation
Supplementary Learning Tools: A Wage Tracking App for Rural Workers
Project Type: High-fidelity mock-up of mobile app
Training Manual for Environmental Peacebuilding Practitioners
Project Type: Self-guided training manual
Value Add
Beyond the skills you see above, below are some of the principles I apply across my work that help bring impact.
Problem Analysis & Strategy
I take the time to understand the core challenge you are striving to address and assess how a learning project can best address that problem prior to defining a way forward.
Learner Needs Centric
Understanding learners needs and motivations is essential to developing meaningful learning content. I work to embed UX principles alongside learning science to create effective experiences that meet learner needs as well as client objectives.
Storytelling
Powerful learning experiences are built on stories that anchor a person’s motivation and interest. Whether it’s copywriting, editing, or building creative learning scenarios, I strive to embed a storytelling experience into all that I do.
Tools I Work With:
- Articulate 360 (Rise360 + Storyline)
- Vyond
- Figma
- Canva
- InDesign
Don’t see a tool you work with listed above? I’m a problem solver at heart and am always excited to learn new tools and tricks that help tackle the challenge of the day in a creative way!