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Jen Rains smiling in a suit jacket.

Hi, I'm Jen.

I design learning experiences that inspire action and support lasting change.

LEARNING BY DESIGN

Every solution I create is:

Learner-Centered

Practice-Based

Impact-Driven

FEATURED PROJECT

SURVEY SIMULATION: 
Reef Monitoring Assessment

This concept project is a scenario-based eLearning assessment designed to help reef conservation teams reduce data errors by practicing observation skills in a realistic training environment. 

Survey Simulation project displayed on an open laptop.

IN THEIR WORDS

Tim Slade.

Tim Slade

Instructional Designer

"Jen has a strong ability to combine visual design, storytelling, and clear instructional thinking in a way that feels polished, engaging, and personal. She creates work that reflects care, purpose, and a real sense of who she is as a designer.

 

Jen brings creativity, self-awareness, and strong design instincts to her work, and I’d absolutely recommend her to any organization looking for a thoughtful and capable learning designer."

More Than A Quote

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Dr. Nicole L'Etoile, CPACC, digital accessibility consultant at L'Etoile Education, featured me in a Learner Spotlight about my approach to accessibility in instructional design. To learn how I design for real accessibility, not just compliance, read the full Learner Spotlight article on LinkedIn (opens in a new tab).

Tim Slade, founder of The eLearning Designer's Academy, reached out after coming across my portfolio and invited me to sit down for a conversation. We talked about authentic design, showing your process, and my transition from teaching into instructional design. If you want to get to know me as a designer, start here!

KEEP EXPLORING 

CASE STUDY

SNORKEL GUIDE ESSENTIALS

A mobile-first, scenario-based microlearning experience designed to support interns with first-shift readiness in the snorkel guide role. Built in iSpring. Second iteration built in Claude Design.

CASE STUDY

BOWLINE KNOT JOB AID

A visual job aid designed to support accurate bowline knot tying through clear, just-in-time performance support. Built in Adobe Illustrator.

LET'S CONNECT!

Jen Rains smiling by the water with small boats in the background.
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