About Me
Hi, I’m Amber Johnston, a Learning Experience Design leader with over a decade of experience creating impactful, skills-focused learning solutions for higher education and corporate audiences. My work centers on designing inclusive, engaging experiences that support real-world application and foster meaningful learner outcomes.
Rooted in a learner-first philosophy, my approach blends instructional strategy, visual design, and a deep commitment to accessibility. As a DHS Trusted Tester, I embed accessibility best practices into every stage of the design process — not as an afterthought, but as a foundation for equitable learning. I specialize in hands-on, skills-based learning for adult learners, and bring a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset to working with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams.
I bring an approachable, effective presence to my work, grounded in a genuine commitment to quality and impact. I value clarity, creativity, and collaboration, and I strive to design learning experiences that are not only well-structured but also deeply engaging. As a lifelong learner, I’m always exploring new ideas and evolving my practice to better serve diverse learners and ever-changing contexts.
Technical Skills
Authoring Tools
Articulate Storyline
Articulate Rise
H5P
Genially
Captivate
MindSmith
Vyond
Design Tools
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Premier Pro
Adobe InDesign
Adobe LightRoom
Canva
Collaboration Tools
Slack
Trello
Asana
Google Workspace
Microsoft 365
Zoom
GoogleMeet
Microsoft Teams
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Canvas
Moodle
Blackboard Learn
Blackboard Ultra
D2L/Brightspace
TalentLMS
LearnDash
CitiLabs DesignPlus
Knowledge
Learning Science
Pedagogy
Adult Learning Theory (Andragogy)
Backward Design
ADDIE
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Scenario- and Project-based learning
Skills-focused design
Curriculum &
Course Development
Outcome alignment
Storyboarding & Scripting
Course Mapping & Sequencing
Assessment Design
Rubric Design
Accessibility Standards
(WCAG & Section 508)
Analytics & Evaluation
Learning Analytics
Data Interpretation
A/B Testing in Learning Design
Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Evaluation
Pre/Post Assessment Strategies