I researched, illustrated, and wrote consumer-friendly instruction manuals for backyard games sold through major retailers including Amazon, Walmart, and Dick's Sporting Goods. By combining clear writing, custom illustrations, and thoughtful information design, I transformed inconsistent game rules into documentation that helped first-time users confidently assemble and enjoy each product.
Tag: Instructional Design
Designing a Beginner-Friendly Sewing Learning Experience
SewFunsies began as a personal project to make Barbie clothing for my niece and evolved into a resource designed to make doll sewing more approachable. By organizing patterns, adding supplemental instructions, and creating beginner-friendly resources, I helped make the learning process easier for new makers.
Redesigning AutoAlert’s Enterprise Software Training Program
I redesigned a learning academy experience to make product training more accessible, scalable, and user-focused. By restructuring content, creating role-based learning paths, and developing self-service resources, I helped users find the information they needed faster while improving onboarding and long-term product adoption.
Building the Simple Software Tutorials Learning Platform
Designed and maintained a self-service software learning platform consisting of instructional videos, supporting documentation, downloadable resources, and searchable written content to help users learn Microsoft Office tools independently.
Making HTML, CSS & JavaScript Easier to Learn
This personal reference guide transforms HTML, CSS, and JavaScript documentation into a practical learning resource organized around real-world tasks instead of technical jargon. It demonstrates my approach to technical communication by making complex information easier to understand, navigate, and apply.
Sally Scott 