ion’s Applied EQ gives learners the fundamental skills they need to be emotionally aware in the workplace. The goal is to foster stronger teams and better leaders at every level of an organization. Every design system starts with a set of values. For Applied EQ, safety, warmth, introspection, growth, and clarity drive every design decision.
Animations are deliberate and clear, but also playful and springy. I stayed away from decoration and unnecessary complexity. A tightly-coordinated grid and color scheme keep the whole course unified.
As learners progress through the five modules, the colors shift over time, telling the narrative of growth from a womb-like pink to a triumphant gold. An expanded color palette creates a world of possibilities that all feel distinctly Applied EQ — and distinctly ion.
I expanded the color palette from 2 key colors to 5, makes room for a rich gradient system. To help learners with introspection and growth, the colors communicate comfort, warmth, and change.
I created a library of animated emotion icons in 5 color schemes. The viewer doesn't need to know what each icon actually stands for — just that they look and feel different.
