Project Overview

Inspired by new features in Articulate 360, I created a 360° panoramic destination experience in Articulate Storyline. The project’s goal was to explore immersive eLearning design, experiment with interactive hotspots, and practice building a learner-centered, visually engaging experience.

Business Problem

While there was no formal business problem, this project served as a prototype for creating immersive, interactive learning experiences that could be applied in corporate settings—such as onboarding, product training, or gamified assessments.

My Role

As the eLearning Developer and Instructional Designer, I:

• Researched and analyzed potential themes for the project

• Identified and sourced a 360° image of Bill Baggs Lighthouse in Key Biscayne, Florida, using PixelID and online research

• Conducted additional research on Key Biscayne and local attractions to identify points of interest for learners

• Designed an interactive learning experience with hotspots, structured content, and multimedia elements in Articulate Storyline

• Developed progress tracking and engagement variables to ensure learners explored all elements

My Design Process

I started by choosing a destination theme and selecting a 360° image of Bill Baggs Lighthouse in Key Biscayne, Florida. I researched the location and local attractions to identify points of interest for learners. Next, I outlined each hotspot and added interesting facts to create a guided exploration experience. The content was scaffolded to encourage learner interaction while maintaining an intuitive flow.

Solution

I developed the 360° experience in Articulate Storyline with:

• Interactive hotspots to highlight key locations

• Progress indicators and engagement variables to ensure learners explored all elements

• Custom color scheme and visual design to enhance clarity and aesthetics

• Introductory video and tropical audio to create an immersive atmosphere

These features create a self-guided, exploratory experience that can easily be adapted for corporate learning, gamified assessments, or virtual onboarding.

Impact

This project demonstrates my ability to leverage new eLearning technology to create immersive, interactive experiences. It highlights skills in:

• Designing learner-centered navigation and engagement strategies

• Building technically complex modules in Storyline

• Integrating multimedia and interaction to enhance learning retention

The experience is fully functional and serves as a prototype for future immersive learning applications.

What I’d Do Differently

Given more time, I would refine the design based on user feedback, add more advanced interactions, and explore branching pathways for a fully gamified or assessment-focused version. I would also consider accessibility enhancements to ensure all learners could fully engage with the 360° experience.

Sources

• Images

• Florida State Parks- Cape Florida

• Bill Baggs Lighthouse History

• Bill Baggs Lighthouse Loop Trail