The Lyvi Blog —
Learning by Design
Practical articles, career guides, and industry insights on instructional design, eLearning, and building training that works.
ADDIE vs SAM: Which Instructional Design Model Should You Use?
Two of the most widely used instructional design frameworks — but which one is right for your project? This article breaks down the key differences, when to use each, and how experienced designers blend both to get the best results in real-world projects.
Your portfolio is your most powerful career tool. Here is exactly what to include, how to present real projects, and what hiring managers actually look for in an instructional design portfolio.
AI is reshaping how we design, build, and deliver learning experiences. A practical guide to where AI adds real value in the ID process and where human expertise still matters most.
Subject matter experts are essential — and sometimes the biggest bottleneck in any ID project. Here is what no one tells you about working with SMEs, and how to make those relationships work.
True gamification is not about adding a leaderboard. It is about designing for motivation, progress, and meaning. Here is how to do it properly in your next eLearning project.
Should your organisation build training from scratch or use ready-to-deploy modules? The answer depends on your timeline, budget, and learning goals — here is how to decide.
The honest truth about breaking into instructional design — what the job boards leave out, what hiring managers actually want, and how to position yourself to stand out from day one.