Creative. Impactful. Effective. Learning design for busy people.

  • Online learning

    A healthcare organization wanted to teach their contractors to manage their time better. We used online learning and a dash of fun to help them.

    A triple-decker sandwich with lettuce, meat, and various toppings between slices of bread, displayed against a black background with the text 'The Sandwich Problem' at the top.
  • Instructor led training and curriculum

    Microsoft wanted secondary school students to learn how to use their personal productivity software. I was part of a team that brought the learning to life through farming scenarios.

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  • Documents and guides

    Covid-19 was raging and folks were staying home. Microsoft wanted to help their engineers connect with customers remotely. I created MURAL collaboration boards and guides.

    Facilitator guide for running a remote session with timeline and preparation steps. Includes technical requirements and emphasizes planning, facilitating, and post-session activities, provided by Microsoft.

What is Dot Dot?

Dot Dot inc. is Marisa Vitiello’s instructional and curriculum design business. On this site you’ll find just a few samples of my work. Reach out for more examples or to brainstorm your ideas.

Clients include

Microsoft

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Adobe

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The Training Fund

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The Pomegranate Center

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Artist Trust

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Giraffe Heroes Project

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Technology Alliance

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Waypoint Ventures

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Sublime Media

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Washington Office of Superintentendent of Public Instruction

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Brightwork Consulting

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Microsoft • Adobe • The Training Fund • The Pomegranate Center • Artist Trust • Giraffe Heroes Project • Technology Alliance • Waypoint Ventures • Sublime Media • Washington Office of Superintentendent of Public Instruction • Brightwork Consulting •

People will talk…

  • A popcorn popper of great ideas with amazing follow-through.

    Maria McLeod
    Longtime Collaborator

  • Marisa is ridiculously skilled at raising the bar in instructional design quality, creativity, and efficiency.

    Chad Bridwell
    (Former) Business Development Manager, Adobe

  • She has a fantastic work ethic, and a true love for inspiring growth and learning.

    Patricia Cogley
    (Former) Corporate Philanthropy-Innovative Global Program Leader, Adobe

  • The care she puts into her relationship with me, as a client, as well as the care she puts into products she develops for my customers is unsurpassed. Marisa listens and understand my needs as well as those of my customers and it shows in each project she executes.

    Natasha Chornesky
    Principal Program Manager, Microsoft


  • I've seen firsthand how her foresight and creativity completely transform the learning experience and take it to the next level. With her instructional design expertise and media finesse, Marisa brings to the table a unique and precious skillset.

    Lakshmy Nair
    Instructional Designer, Waypoint Ventures

  • Marisa is a rare gem in the field of Instructional Design. She has great depth in applying learning theory as well as bringing a vast perspective of creativity to every learning solution. Marisa keeps the learner in constant focus as she creates beautiful learning journeys that truly inspire!

    Cecily Novak, M.Ed.
    Learning Designer, Waypoint Ventures and Microsoft

  • She has excellent curriculum design skills as well as being a superb facilitator of teacher trainings. She is accessible and funny in her trainings and does an outstanding job of being inclusive and supportive of all participants.

    Malory Graham
    (Former) Executive Director of Reel Grrls