Instructional Design SIG - "New Year, New Mindset: Shifting from ID to Learning Experience Design (LXD)

Hello ATD Detroit Members,

We’re excited to invite you to the January Instructional Design Special Interest Group (SIG) session!

Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual (Zoom – link provided after registration)
Cost: Free for ATD Detroit and local ATD chapter members

Topic:  New Year, New Mindset: Shifting from ID to Learning Experience Design (LXD)

Happy 2026! As we kick off a new year, we’re all looking for ways to work smarter and create more impact. But in a world full of AI-generated content, how do we truly stand out as designers?

The answer isn’t more content—it’s better experiences.

Join us for our first ATD SIG session of the year: "The LXD Shift: Designing Experiences, Not Just Content." In just 30 minutes, we’ll move beyond the syllabus and dive into the mindset of a Learning Experience Designer (LXD).

What you’ll learn:

• The fundamental difference between ID and LXD (and why it matters in 2026).
• How to use Empathy Mapping to solve learner "friction."
• 3 practical steps to "UX-proof" your courses immediately.
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The Bonus: Every attendee will receive an Interactive LXD Empathy & Experience Checklist to use on your very next project.

What’s a SIG?
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are small, member-driven communities focused on particular aspects of Talent Development. SIGs provide a space for members to dive deeper into shared interests, skills, and roles while building valuable connections.

For more information about the Instructional Design SIG, please contact:

• Laurie Zeller – lauriezeller365@gmail.com

• Misty Minna – Misty.minna@gmail.com

• Julie Pohcik  - julieapochik@gmail.com 

We hope to see you there!

Warmly,
ATD Detroit