The Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs planned a series of e-learning modules and were seeking a development partner to support delivery in both English and French. The initial project was “Know, Care, Do – A Theory of Change for Engaging Men and Boys in Family Planning”, to be built with full accessibility functionality in Articulate Storyline. We have subsequently designed and developed a range of courses, in both Storyline and Rise.

The first step was to create templates. As there were no specific guidelines for the illustration style, we worked with the project and marketing teams to review options and agree on a consistent look and feel. This process ensured that the characters were diverse and representative of the intended audience. Building templates in Articulate allowed us to establish a consistent framework for courses developed over the coming years. During the first project, we worked closely with the project team to establish effective ways of working and guide them through the development process. This foundation has supported subsequent projects. Since then, we have developed a range of courses for Johns Hopkins in both English and French. The courses have been created in Rise and Storyline and include animations and publications.

The project established a scalable and consistent framework for developing future courses. By creating reusable Articulate templates and agreeing on a clear visual style, we enabled the project team to produce courses more efficiently while maintaining a consistent learner experience. Our close collaboration during the first phase also helped embed effective ways of working and improved internal development processes, including enhanced accessibility features and more intuitive navigation. As a result, the approach has supported the successful development of a growing portfolio of learning products for Johns Hopkins in both English and French.