subject file 001 emily green · founder
Emily Green, founder of Caboodle Design
subject · emily green · byron center, mi
chapter iv · about emily

learning experience designer.
behavioral science nerd.
the mind behind caboodle design.

I'm Emily Green, a certified Google UX professional and learning experience designer with over a decade of experience in graphic, instructional, and visual design leadership. I create visually engaging and interactive learning experiences for public and private organizations.

years in learning design
14+
fortune 500 clients
8+
avg completion rate
95%
countries reached
31+
my story

training is the last resort,
not the first.

01

I watch first.

Before I design anything, I study how people actually behave at work. I watch. I listen. I ask the uncomfortable questions. Because the gap between what we trained them to do and what they actually do is where the real design challenge lives.

02

I measure change, not completion.

I started Caboodle Design because I was tired of seeing organizations pour resources into training that checked a box but never changed a behavior. My work is built on Kirkpatrick, Action Mapping, and ethnographic research applied anthropologically, not academically.

03

AI is a field tool, not a shortcut.

My work sits at the intersection of behavioral science, media production, and instructional strategy. AI shows up in the workflow as an instrument, never a replacement for the design thinking. The thinking is the job.

resume · full work history

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what I do · a decade of range, distilled

capabilities.

research

  • stakeholder research deep-dive interviews & contextual inquiry
  • curriculum architecture scaffolded, outcome-driven learning paths
  • global & compliance localization, WCAG & regulatory standards

strategy

  • behavioral strategy nudges, motivation design, habit loops
  • measurement & analytics kirkpatrick-aligned evaluation frameworks
  • ai integration adaptive content & intelligent feedback

creative

  • interaction design intuitive, engaging learning interfaces
  • media production video, motion graphics & rich media
  • visual storytelling brand & visual narratives that connect
based
byron center, michigan
education
m.s. instructional design & technology · full sail university · salutatorian, 2026
certification
google ux professional
premier clients
apple · airbnb · gitlab · johnson & johnson · t-mobile · intuit
methods
action mapping · kirkpatrick · ethnography · behavioral design
stack
articulate rise & storyline · figma · adobe cs · three.js · remotion · claude code
speaking · 2026

talks on behavior-focused L&D.

I speak about behavior-focused learning design, the anthropological lens in L&D, and how to build training that actually changes what people do at work.

  1. past

    teacher's toolbox

    full sail university · with dr. colleen cleveland

    A conversation on how serious games and vibe coding are empowering learning designers to build immersive educational experiences.

  2. past

    mighty meetup

    maestro

    A discussion of The People's Professors, my capstone project using graphic design and custom code to deliver a one-of-a-kind learning experience.

  3. upcoming

    human by design: nano learning lessons from the people's professors

    tcc 2026 worldwide online conference

    A student presentation and talk at the Human by Design: AI, Creativity and Purpose in Education conference.

  4. upcoming

    building bridges: bridging tiktok's nanolearning and workplace microlearning design

    2026 aect international convention

    An interactive, zine-inspired experience bridging TikTok nanolearning techniques with workplace microlearning design.

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testimonial · max upp · apple designer · environment and supply chain innovation
“Emily has been an asset to our team, contributing significantly to several short and long-term projects. She has an eye for detail and a unique ability to tailor educational materials to the needs of diverse audiences.”
max upp · apple · 2026
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see what
I've shipped.

The client work is the proof. Apple, GitLab, Intuit, T-Mobile, Trust20, and a self-initiated research project on TikTok-era nano-learning.

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