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This guide will help you understand our process for creating impactful and relevant visuals for your online courses, ensuring they enhance clarity, engagement, and professional learning.

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Why Purposeful Media Matters

Well-chosen visuals make concepts clearer, speed up understanding, and keep learners engaged. When you design images with intent (not decoration), you:

Think of each image as a mini learning aid. If it doesn’t enhance the learning experience, rethink it.


Step 1: Clarify the Learning Goal

Define what the learner should understand or do after seeing the image. Note the following:


Step 2: Choose the Right Media Type

Match the goal to a format that communicates it the best:

If you need to… Use…
Show people doing something in context Illustration / scene
Explain a workflow or sequence Process / step diagram
Spotlight a tool/term Icon / spot illustration
Contrast wrong vs right Before/after visual
Teach a task in stages Step-by-step series

Step 3: List the Must‑Haves (and Don’ts)