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Susannah Simmons | Instructional Designer & Facilitator


Graphics & Guides

CANVAS BLUEPRINT GUIDE

When Canvas launched Blueprints in 2018, vendor documentation was sparse. I consulted the platform's leading expert and created a comprehensive guide that ranked at the top of Google search results. The guide helped Colorado School of Mines instructors evaluate whether Blueprints was the right tool for their course structure — and walked them through implementation if it was.


STANDARDS GUIDE AND OPERATIONS MANUAL FOR PROJECT C.U.R.E.

During an instructional design internship with Project C.U.R.E., I collaborated with a team to create an operations manual defining best practices across five warehouse locations. I contributed the manual's template architecture, job aids, style guide, and amendment process — building in consistency and long-term sustainability. I also researched and selected a new LMS to meet the organization's need for a low-cost, scalable solution. Deliverables included an Internship Report, Standards Guide, and Operations Manual.


DENVER CASA INFOGRAPHIC

In partnership with Denver CASA's public relations coordinator, I designed an infographic to address a specific problem: potential volunteers were opting out because they assumed CASA required a full traditional volunteer commitment. The infographic visualized the full range of volunteer opportunities by time investment, making it easy for anyone to find a role that fit their schedule. Design decisions are documented in the accompanying design document.


ALTHEA CENTER RESEARCH INFOGRAPHIC

For my master's action research on art engagement across community settings, I translated dense survey data — figures, tables, and statistical findings — into a single infographic that participants and stakeholders could quickly interpret. The visual covers group song participation patterns, emotional responses, and preferred practices across 58 participants.