Hot Pepper Studios

08/14/2026

Just released a new article on Substack - give it a read and share your thoughts!

The case for bite-sized, microlearning

08/07/2026

To paraphrase a colleague of ours’ much loved saying, “When it comes to eLearning platforms, marry in haste, repent at leisure.” Don’t make that mistake.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-evaluate-elearning-platform-without-getting-burned-hypix-media-h7nhc

07/28/2026

Same course, same material. Different interface, different result. Great e-Learning user experience isn't obvious — it simply eliminates the barriers that stand between users and their learning. What’s the biggest UX friction point you’ve encountered in an e-learning platform — as a learner, designer, or L&D professional? Read our latest article on Substack: https://hotpepperstudiospdx.substack.com/p/why-most-e-learning-platforms-disappoint?r=8a0u7c


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Better interaction design can solve this issue

06/22/2026

Get ready for a revolution in eLearning and certifications - check out Hypix Media's latest article on "When the Degree Is Not the Destination: Reshaping Skills-Based Learning and How We Work and Hire"

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/when-degree-destination-reshaping-skills-based-learning-how-z8aqc/?trackingId=JkuL1DQpTuCPMLOmnTMpBg%3D%3D

For decades, the hiring equation was simple: degree equals competence. A bachelor's from a reputable university was a proxy for capability, a signal employers trusted because they had no better one.