Workplace Health and Safety Learning Program

2D Animation and Digital Learning

This project showcases a series of instructional animations developed to support workplace health and safety (WHS) training delivered through the aNewSpring Learning Management System (LMS). Designed for self-paced online learning, the animations simplify workplace procedures and compliance requirements into engaging digital learning experiences that improve learner understanding and knowledge retention.

The Challenge

Workplace health and safety training often involves detailed procedures, policies and compliance requirements that can be difficult to communicate through text-based learning alone. The objective was to present essential safety information through an engaging animation series that was clear, consistent, accessible and suitable for online delivery.

The animations needed to:

  • simplify complex workplace procedures
  • improve learner engagement
  • reinforce key workplace safety practices
  • support self-paced online learning
  • integrate seamlessly within the Learning Management System

Strategy and Creative Approach

Instructional Design

Each animation was developed using instructional design principles to ensure information was presented in a logical sequence that supported learner understanding and knowledge retention.

Learning objectives, target audiences and workplace procedures were reviewed before scripting and storyboarding commenced, ensuring every animation aligned with the broader learning program. 

Creative Direction

The visual style was designed to be engaging, professional and easy to follow while maintaining consistency across the entire animation series.

The production process included:

  • Instructional Design
  • Script Development
  • Storyboarding
  • Illustration and Asset Creation
  • Motion Graphics
  • 2D Animation
  • Voice-over Integration
  • Audio Editing
  • Video Production

Visual storytelling techniques were used to simplify workplace procedures, reinforce key safety messages and support effective digital learning outcomes.

Project Delivery

The completed animations formed part of a broader workplace health and safety learning program delivered through the aNewSpring Learning Management System.

Each animation was designed to support self-paced learning and integrate with online assessments, providing learners with a consistent and engaging digital learning experience.

The Outcome

The completed animation series transformed complex workplace health and safety information into engaging digital learning experiences designed to support learner understanding, reinforce key safety messages and promote consistent training delivery.

By combining instructional design, animation and visual communication, the project demonstrates how digital learning can improve workplace training while helping organisations deliver scalable, accessible and effective online learning programs.

Services Delivered:​

  • Instructional Design
  • Learning Experience Design
  • eLearning Design
  • Script Development
  • Storyboarding
  • Illustration
  • Motion Graphics
  • 2D Animation
  • Voice-over Integration
  • Audio Integration

Project Type:

2D Digital Learning Animation Series

Industry

Workplace Health and Safety Training

Platform

aNewSpring Learning Management System

Date:

2024

Project attribution:

Developed by a current Shout by Design team member prior to joining the business. Included as an example of the digital learning and animation expertise they bring to our team.

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