(Supplement) High Quality Resources on Aesthetics in Learning Design

Resource Title	Description	Link
A Picture Is Worth 1000 Words: Visual Design in E-Learning	Overview of visual design principles as applied to learning design.	https://edtechbooks.org/-nEce
The importance of visual design and aesthetics in e-learning	Brief overview of visual design principles. Quick read and informative.	https://edtechbooks.org/-vLFS
Using Visual Design to Improve the Online Learning Experience: A Synthesis of Research on Aesthetics	A review of the academic literature focusing on how to design online courses in an aesthetically pleasing manner.	https://edtechbooks.org/-UYJL
The Power of Simplicity	Brief overview of simplicity/minimalism in learning design.	https://edtechbooks.org/-QzcL
The Essential Guide to Minimalist Design for E-Learning	Short article providing practical advice for creating minimalist designs. Focus is more on visuals. Very little discussion of learning.	https://edtechbooks.org/-VeBz