The Present

The Problem with Learning Design Today

Learning Design Has Lost the Plot

We made it digital. We made it scalable. We even made it beautiful.
But somewhere along the way, we forgot to make it work.

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These comics may make you smile, but they’re rooted in truth.

They spotlight everyday struggles learners face—not because they’re lazy or unmotivated, but because the learning around them often lacks coherence, relevance, and care.

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Today’s learner stands at a critical intersection:

Too much information, not enough understanding
Dozens of platforms, zero integration
Old methods trying to serve new realities

The 10 Trends Shaping the Now

To make sense of this complexity, we’ve identified ten powerful shifts reshaping how learning happens—and what learning experiences need to become.

These ten trends aren't just observations. They're opportunities for transformation. The challenges facing learning today require new thinking and bold approaches.

Your perspective matters in this conversation about what comes next.

Which trend do you believe will most dramatically reshape learning?

Every conversation about these trends brings us closer to solutions.

These 10 trends aren't just observations. They're opportunities for transformation. The challenges facing learning today require new thinking and bold approaches.

Your perspective matters in this conversation about what comes next.

Which trend do you believe will most dramatically reshape learning?

Every conversation about these trends brings us closer to solutions.