About Richard Batts
I’m a Senior Instructional Designer who builds learning people can practice, not just read. I partner with stakeholders and subject matter experts to turn specialized knowledge into accessible digital experiences that change what people do on the job.
With nearly eight years in instructional design, including my time at The Ohio State University, I focus on improving learner performance. My work is defined by:
Innovation: I focus on what’s next, from securing grants for and designing a VR/AR Immersive Learning Lab to building AI-powered branching simulations.
Impact: I design for measurable outcomes. Across 30+ leadership courses and the ELEVATE performance study, my goal is to turn specialized knowledge into learning that sticks.
Collaboration: I partner with stakeholders and subject matter experts from the first conversation, defining what learners need to do differently and how we’ll measure it.
I don't just bridge theory and practice; I build the architecture for excellence.
Design Philosophy
I approach every project as a learning architect. I start with the performance goal and work backward, using Backward Design to keep every activity tied to what learners need to do, and Kirkpatrick’s levels to show whether it worked. I build in accessibility from the start, and I create safe-to-fail practice, like simulations, where learners can try, make mistakes, and improve before it counts.
Beyond the Design Studio
Outside of work, I’m a family man who climbs, bikes, and surfs. Each one teaches the same lesson I design for: you get better through practice, feedback, and the chance to fall safely.
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