Visual Style: Branding, Characters, & Setting
I based the module’s visual style on the school’s blue and gold branding, then used softer versions of those colors throughout the design.
Using the school’s existing colors helped the training feel connected to the teachers’ own environment, rather than like a generic course that could belong to any organization.
Branding
Because the module relies heavily on realistic conversations, I wanted learners to interact with characters they could recognize throughout the experience.
While exploring character styles in ChatGPT, three main characters emerged: Maya, Dominic, and Coach Rivera. I kept their visual style consistent throughout the module and created different poses and expressions to match each situation, helping the interactions feel more natural and responsive.
Characters
Because the training focuses on inquiry-based learning and student thinking, the classroom needed to reflect that approach. I designed scenes with collaborative spaces and visible whiteboards, inspired by the Building Thinking Classrooms model.
The whiteboards became a recurring element throughout the module, reinforcing the idea that students are actively thinking, problem-solving, and working together.
Setting
