Context

Future Fluent is a multi-volume educational series designed to equip professionals across industries with practical, future-proof skills for integrating AI into their work. Each book blends instructional theory, workflow design, and hands-on activities with real-world case studies. The first title, The Prompt Is the Pitch, focuses on AI in advertising, with upcoming volumes covering instructional design, healthcare, and other high-impact sectors.

Challenge

There was a lack of credible, structured, and accessible educational resources on AI integration tailored to specific professional domains. Existing materials were either too technical, too general, or lacked instructional rigour.

The challenge was to create a replicable format that:

• Could be adapted to multiple industries.

• Balanced theoretical foundations with practical, scenario-based learning.

• Integrated AI-generated tools and workflows without losing the human-centered approach.

 Role

Author, Instructional Designer, and Series Architect — responsible for the educational framework, narrative design, learning activities, and integration of AI-assisted content creation processes.

 Actions

• Designed a modular book structure where each volume follows a consistent learning arc: Foundations → Industry Landscape → Workflows → Case Studies → Ethics → Future Trends.

• Applied CCAF (Context, Challenge, Activity, Feedback) and other instructional models to shape each chapter.Incorporated interactive elements: reflection prompts, step-by-step workflows, and scenario-based activities.

• Developed custom GPT assistants for each book’s audience (e.g., “Microlearning Scriptwriter” for instructional designers), enabling learners to apply concepts in real time.

• Created industry-specific presets and use cases to enhance authenticity and relevance.

• Built a visual asset plan: labelled chapter visuals, AI-generated illustrations, and workflow diagrams for clarity and learner engagement.

• Established a replicable production process combining AI drafting, human editing, and instructional QA.

Results (Projected/Current Milestones)

• First volume (Prompt. Design. Deliver) completed in draft and scheduled for August 2025 publication.

• Framework locked for 10 planned professions, with expansion potential based on market demand.

• Beta feedback from target readers shows strong appreciation for clear workflows and real-world applicability.

• Created a series brand identity (“Future Fluent: Human-Centered. Machine-Ready. Always Ahead.”) for cross-volume recognition.

Tech & Methods

Instructional Design Models (CCAF, Merrill’s Principles, UDL) | AI Content Tools (ChatGPT, Midjourney, DALL·E) | Adobe Creative Suite | Canva | Miro | Articulate Rise for activity prototyping | Human + AI collaborative content workflows.