About Me
My name is Patrick Hurley, and I’m an instructional designer living in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have nearly a decade of experience creating learner-centered solutions for users across industries.
I have a passion for multimedia creation and user experience, and I employ these to design engaging educational opportunities. I hold an MsED, and possess a strong understanding of adult learning theories, project management and instructional design frameworks. I’ve written curriculum, designed trainings & I’m comfortable delivering content to an audience. I love creating meaningful work, so I always try to produce experiences that go beyond the typical mundane, mandated training.
When I’m not at work, you can find me hanging out with my two spotty dogs (Arlene & Meatball) or breaking things in my stained glass studio.
My Toolkit
Authoring: Articulate Storyline 360 & Articulate Rise, Evolve
Graphics: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & XD
Slide Decks: Google Slides, PowerPoint
Augmented Reality: Zappar
LMS: Canvas, Docebo, Intellum
Video: Vyond, Camtasia
Audio: Audacity
PM: Asana, Wrike
(Learn more about my my project management process here.)
My Formal Education
MsED - CUNY Brooklyn College | Brooklyn, NY
BA - Pace University | New York, NY
My Core Values
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Creative Problem Solving
My knowledge of learning theories combined with my eye for design makes way for lots of clever solutions, including my favorite type — those where form & function meet.
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Collaboration
I thrive off the exchange of information and ideas, and look forward to taking something new away from each and every person I have the pleasure of working with.
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Commitment to Learning
I’m a lifelong learner and autodidact. I love acquiring new skills as much as I love applying them. I work to stay on top of trends so I can continue adding to my toolkit.
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Empathy
I believe that all of the best designs and learning solutions come from a place of empathy for the users, so I strive to understand others and how they tick.
