Built for Fluid Design
The next evolution in instructional design.
Design that mirrors how the brain actually works.
For decades, ADDIE served L&D well. But with 39% of core skills changing by 2030, linear step-by-step processes can't keep pace. Fluid Design replaces sequential workflows with parallel, iterative design that matches how learning actually happens: all at once, responsive, and continuously refined.
39%
of skills throughout the workforce are expected to change within five years
WEF, 2025
4%
of companies have reviewed and redesigned their L&D processes around the power of AI.
Josh Bersin, 2025
From linear process to parallel creation.
Traditional instructional design models were built for a slower, more predictable world. Fluid Design represents a fundamental shift: from step-by-step sequencing to doing everything at once.
You're not assembling content anymore. You're architecting experiences. And the tools have finally caught up to how the best designers already think.
"The central challenge is no longer how to optimize content production. AI is already accelerating that work. The real challenge is how to design experiences that build and validate skills at the pace the business now demands."
— Mike Vaughan, CEO, The Regis Company
How Fluid Design works in SimGate 2.0.
SimGate 2.0 brings Fluid Design to life through three integrated design spaces that work in parallel: synthesize source content, create learning experiences, and collaborate with stakeholders.
Start with a working prototype. Refine as you go. Instead of waiting for certainty before building anything, you iterate your way to excellence.
"The harder challenge is not learning new tools. It is letting go of the habits that made older ones feel safe."
— Mike Vaughan, CEO, The Regis Company
Simulation-based learning closes the readiness gap.
Fluid Design isn't just faster. It's more effective. When learners practice in realistic scenarios, they build genuine capability. The research is clear: simulation-based learning delivers measurably better outcomes than traditional content consumption.
The result: proof of readiness, not just proof of participation.
Why Fluid Design works for modern L&D teams
Built on 20 Years of Learning Science
Fluid Design isn't just a faster process. It's grounded in two decades of neuroscience research and simulation design expertise, ensuring every workflow reflects what actually drives skill development.
Speed Without Sacrifice
Fluid Design delivers what traditional processes can't: dramatically faster timelines while maintaining the quality and rigor that high-stakes learning demands. Prototype first, refine as you go.
"AI is not an incremental improvement; it represents a fundamental break from legacy constraints, enabling organizations to rethink instructional design and redesign roles."
— Josh Bersin, It's Time for an L&D Revolution (2025)
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Fluid Design in Practice: SimGate and the Design Spaces
See how Fluid Design works in real practice. Discover the three integrated design spaces that let you synthesize, create, and collaborate in parallel instead of sequence.
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