LX Craft
A collection of research-backed principles for creators, educators, and LX designers who want to build engaging learning experiences.
Cognitive Load Theory
Foundations
Manage mental effort to focus on what matters.
Constructivism
Foundations
Learners actively build knowledge through experience.
Andragogy
Foundations
Adults learn best when content is relevant and problem-centered.
Backward Design
Design Models
Start with desired outcomes, then plan backwards.
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Design Models
Move from remembering to creating.
Merrill’s First Principles
Design Models
Activate, demonstrate, apply, integrate.
Spaced Repetition
Learning Strategies
Review at expanding intervals for long-term memory.
Retrieval Practice
Learning Strategies
Actively recall information to strengthen learning.
Interleaving
Learning Strategies
Mix related topics to improve adaptability.
Active Learning
Engagement Principles
Have learners do, not just consume.
Feedback Loops
Engagement Principles
Provide timely, actionable input for growth.
Case-Based Learning
Engagement Principles
Use real-world scenarios to make learning relevant.