Spend a day in each one, card by card, then see which day felt like you.
Which kind of instructional designer are you?
A day in the life of three ID paths
Jill Davidian is the founder of Learning Strategy & Design and creator of the Applied ID Portfolio Method. 20+ years in instructional design, including time as a hiring manager. 1,200+ graduates of the Applied Instructional Design Academy (AIDA). More about Jill Last updated: November 2026