How do you balance visual design with learning objectives?

Hi everyone,

Visual design plays an important role in e-learning, but it should always support the course's learning objectives. Colors, images, animations and interactive elements can make lessons more engaging, but too many visual elements may distract learners from the main content.

I was also looking at how websites present information through images and page layouts, like this one: https://dionocarseat.com/. It got me thinking about how visual choices can guide attention without overwhelming users.

When creating courses in Rise 360 or Storyline 360, how do you decide which visual elements to include while keeping learners focused on the learning objectives? Are there any design principles you find especially helpful?