The design document is a key component of the instructional design process, and one of the deliverables hiring managers most want to see in a portfolio. This episode breaks down what a design document is, where it fits in the ID workflow, and the seven elements that make one complete.
It's one of the six portfolio deliverables covered in the Ultimate Guide to Becoming an Instructional Designer.
What's in this episode
- What design documents are and why they matter in instructional design
- Where the design document fits in the broader ID process
- The seven elements of a design document, so you can confidently build your first portfolio sample