Hi! I'm
James Keenan
A versatile Instructional Designer who blends learning experience design, project management, and AI-powered development to create modern, effective, and scalable learning solutions. I aim to create modern, meaningful learning experiences that simplify complexity and empower learners.
My Portfolio
Explore a selection of my work focused on designing inclusive, accessible, and technology-driven learning experiences.
Blog
My blog is a practitioner-focused space where I explore instructional design beyond templates and trends. I write about my learning design decisions, performance‑based approaches, and the practical application of learning science in corporate and higher-education contexts (or whatever related topics have caused me to stop and think). My goal is to bridge theory and practice by examining what actually works in learning experience design, questioning default assumptions, and sharing strategies that help learning professionals design more effective, human-centered solutions. Whether you’re an instructional designer, L&D practitioner, or educator, the blog is intended to support thoughtful design, informed experimentation, and continuous improvement in how we approach learning problems and offer a place for me to share my own perspective and confusion as I learn along with the world.
What My Clients Say
I don’t know this man.
Definitely one of the instructional designers of all time.
World’s “okayest” instructional designer.
Contact Me
I’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re interested in collaborating, have a question about my work, or want to talk about opportunities in instructional design, feel free to reach out.