Portfolio
Hi, I'm Liam Sheehan
Senior Instructional Designer
Building interactive learning experiences with scenario-based design, measurable outcomes, and modern web technology.
Projects
Interactive prototypes that demonstrate instructional design in action.
The Conversation
Difficult Conversations Simulation
An Articulate Storyline branching scenario where learners practice navigating a tough performance conversation. Four decision points test empathy, pushback handling, root-cause exploration, and action planning, with a dynamic results page that reviews every choice against best practice using the SBI+I framework.
Demonstrated Skills
- Branching scenario design
- Simulation-based assessment
- Feedback frameworks (SBI+I)
- Storyline development
Tech
CyberWise
Cybersecurity Awareness Training
A scenario-based cybersecurity training experience that teaches employees to recognize phishing, social engineering, and data handling risks through realistic, branching decision scenarios with immediate corrective feedback.
Demonstrated Skills
- Scenario-based learning
- Branching narratives
- Corrective feedback design
- Risk awareness training
Tech
MindMaze
Cognitive Bias Learning Game
An interactive fiction game set in a fantasy world where players encounter cognitive biases through narrative choices. Built in Twine, it turns abstract psychological concepts into tangible decision points that reveal how biases shape thinking.
Demonstrated Skills
- Gamification
- Interactive narrative
- Cognitive psychology application
- Engagement design
Tech
CourseEval
Course Evaluation Framework
An interactive evaluation tool that guides reviewers through a structured rubric for assessing online courses across content alignment, instructional design, learner experience, technical quality, and standards compliance.
Demonstrated Skills
- Evaluation frameworks
- Rubric design
- Quality assurance
- Standards alignment
Tech
TeachReady
Online Teaching Best Practices
An Articulate Rise course designed for university faculty transitioning to online instruction. Covers course structure, asynchronous engagement strategies, accessible content design, and meaningful assessment in digital environments.
Demonstrated Skills
- Faculty development
- Online pedagogy
- Higher ed training
- Rapid authoring
Tech
About
I design and build interactive learning experiences that drive measurable outcomes. From branching scenarios in Articulate Storyline to custom web-based simulations, my work centers on scenario-based learning, meaningful feedback loops, and learner-centered evaluation. I combine instructional design expertise with hands-on development skills.
My background in game design shapes how I think about engagement, learner agency, and feedback loops. Every interaction should feel purposeful. An MS in Instructional Design grounds that instinct in evidence-based practice: clear learning objectives, authentic assessments, and iterative design informed by research.
I bring ideas to life as functional prototypes, not wireframes, so stakeholders can experience the learning before it ships. My toolkit includes Articulate Storyline, Articulate Rise, React, TypeScript, Astro, and Twine, all applied in service of learning, not technology for its own sake.
Get in Touch
I'm always interested in collaborating on interactive learning projects, scenario-based training, or anything that blends instructional design with creative technology.
If you have a project in mind or just want to connect, drop me a line.
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