Missed the action? Here’s a quick roundup of the conversations, builds, and resources that had the community buzzing in September.
🧰 Free Downloads: Built by You, for You
We opened a new Downloads Hub: a growing space for templates, assets, and resources to help you build faster and smarter. Even better: it’s shaped by you. 💡 Let us know what else you'd like to see added.
💬 What Everyone’s Talking About
Looking for inspiration? These discussions show the different ways members are stretching the tools.
- What’s Your “Dream Build”?
From an adaptive “living mentor” course to a 2D/3D rail truck simulator for practicing real-world driving scenarios. What would your dream build look like?
- Custom Blocks in Rise 360
Show off something you’ve built (or want to build) with Custom Blocks, or grab inspiration from others who are experimenting.
- Using Rise360 for Virtual In-Person Courses
Can Rise be used as a live presentation tool? One member is exploring the idea. Have you tried this, or do you see creative ways to make it work?
🌟 Standout Challenge Entries
September’s challenges surfaced lots of gems! A few standouts:
Circular Menu Navigation with Dials #522
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Coin Operated (Goonies-Inspired) Drop in a coin and watch the magic: this demo reimagines a coin as both a slider and a dial. Smooth, clever, and fully accessible. |
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By RonPrice Ready, aim, launch! This throwback game uses dials to set your bird’s flight path and spin a trivia-packed feather wheel. Playful, nostalgic, and smartly designed. |
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Using Custom Blocks in Rise 360 #523
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A ballet-inspired demo blending audio, video, and imagery into an immersive Rise experience. Simple yet powerful, and beautifully done. |
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A scenario-based module for new managers that combines Custom Blocks with branching navigation. A polished example of Rise taken to the next level. |
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How to Brew the Best Coffee & Espresso Drinks #524
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How to Brew the Best Coffee in Space Ever tried to brew coffee in zero gravity? This GSAP-animated, AI-powered demo takes you out of this world. A wild spin on a classic challenge. |
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By JessDavis1 A debut entry featuring a drag-and-drop coffee activity with audio and visuals. Come for the interactivity, stay to cheer on a first-timer. |
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Vibing w/ the Code Block in Rise #525
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Step into orientation as a new employee in this Severance-inspired debut. A creative first-time code block build for Rise. |
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By: JohnShelton-e60 Inspired by the NYT game, this vibe coding experiment built a working Connections clone in just an hour. Fast, fun, and full of potential. |
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🎤 Members Took the Mic (Guest Webinars)
From agile strategies to microinteractions, our guest presenters shared practical tips you can use right away.
- Design for Change – Because You Know It’s Happening Anyway
with Megan Torrance, Anthony Reisinger, and Lauren Milstid
Learn how to apply Agile and the LLAMA® approach to adapt projects quickly without losing focus or quality. - Master Slide Magic: Using Layouts for Dynamic Interactions
with Hilla Schlegel
Discover how to transform slide masters into interactive quiz engines that keep your designs consistent and your workflow efficient. - Small Details, Big Impact: Microinteractions in Storyline
with Phil Mayor
Pick up simple techniques to add motion, feedback, and polish that make your courses more intuitive and engaging. - Design for Minds: Creating Impactful Learning Experiences
with Patience Walton
Explore how to use contrast, hierarchy, and visual design principles to make e-learning memorable and impactful.
🎓 Trending Training Webinars
September’s trainings zoomed in on sharpening your product skills with quick, practical builds.
- Design Your Way with Custom Blocks in Rise 360
Learn how to design and customize your own blocks from the ground up for total flexibility. - Creating Comic Speech Balloons with Merge Shapes in Storyline 360
See how to combine shapes to create reusable, custom speech bubbles for playful or polished course design.
📚 Member-Powered Articles
Fresh from the community: two articles packed with member insights you can repurpose for your own projects.
- Made By Members: Games & Gamification
From Jeopardy-style quizzes to top-down arcade games, see how members are using playful design to make learning more interactive. - Takeaways from Articuland Boston
Members shared insights on smarter design, accessibility, and AI as a creative sidekick.
💎 Hidden Gems
Sometimes the best tips are hidden in plain sight. Here are a couple worth exploring:
- Vibe Coding for Rise 360
Learn how to use Rise’s new Code Block to embed interactive, code-driven projects directly, no external hosting required. - Join the Code Block Group
Connect with developers and tinkerers to swap snippets, brainstorm solutions, and share experiments.
✨ That’s a wrap for September! What’s one thing you discovered—or created—recently that we should feature in the next roundup?
Share it below and help shape October’s highlights.
