Context: Demand for short, engaging team-building learning experiences
Audience: Federal government employees
Purpose: Foster collaboration and awareness of team strengths through immersive scenarios
Tools Used: Vyond (with AI avatars), stock footage, AI-assisted design, collaboration with SMEs and stakeholders
Sales and product management stakeholders in my organization identified a need for light, team-building style workshops that could be delivered in short, engaging formats. As the instructional designer tasked with developing the workshops, my challenge was to design a scalable solution that balanced “fun” with meaningful professional development, while appealing to both learners and federal government training buyers. Additionally, I sought to innovate by experimenting with AI-driven video development tools to create fresh, immersive experiences that would stand out.
A key feature of the learning experiences was videos I developed using Vyond's AI avatar tool to depict the federal fraud case scenarios. I combined the AI avatar technology with stock footage to deliver a true crime-style learner experience.
Screenshots from one of the videos that sets up an immersive scenario in the workshops.
Since development and product launch, stakeholders have expressed strong enthusiasm for the immersive, documentary-style design and innovative use of AI avatars. The design has been praised as both engaging for learners and well-aligned with business and learner needs. Early feedback from sales also indicates interest from multiple training buyers.