Hi, I’m Sharon—
an instructional designer, creative strategist, and the founder of Function + Form.

For over a decade, I’ve helped founders, facilitators, and organizations bring their knowledge to life—through learning systems, content strategy, and experiences that are as thoughtful as they are functional.

I started Function + Form to blend everything I care about: human-first design, clear structure, and the kind of systems that make people feel more confident, connected, and capable.

I’m based in Rogers Park, Chicago, and collaborate with clients locally, across the U.S., and internationally. Whether we’re building something together online or in person, I bring curiosity, care, and a deep respect for how people learn.

What I Bring to Every Project

  • 🎯 Systems That Feel Human
    I design workflows, websites, and client experiences that are easy to use—and easier to maintain.

  • 🧩 Learning Design Expertise
    From internal education tools to onboarding and workshops, I structure content to teach and stick.

  • 🖋 Creative Strategy with Structure
    Whether it’s brand messaging or information design, I help you clarify what you’re offering and how to share it.

  • 🗺 Cross-Industry Perspective
    I’ve worked across fintech, healthcare, wellness, education, real estate, and community-based organizations—and I know how to adapt.

Skills & Story

  1. 🎓 Grounded in Learning + Workforce Development
    Academic foundation in Human Resource and Workforce Development—paired with real-world application across industries.

  2. 🗂 Built Systems for Everyone from Startups to 5,000+ Employees
    From scrappy, just-getting-started teams to enterprise-level orgs, I’ve designed learning tools that scale with real people in mind.

  3. 🎙 Facilitated Spaces from Intimate Workshops to National L&D Events
    Whether leading a hands-on session with 10 participants or speaking at a conference of 500+, I design experiences that move people.

  4. 🌀 Designs Through a Trauma-Informed, Equity-Aligned Lens
    My work centers accessibility, relational trust, and cultural integrity—especially in systems that have historically excluded or overwhelmed.

  5. 🎭 Seeks Creative Approaches Rooted in Lived Experience
    I learn by doing—and I bring that spirit into everything I build.
    You’ll find me navigating new cities abroad to understand public systems, attending Chicago Park District classes on everything from ceramics to sailing, or nerding out at National Parks through the Junior Ranger program. I’m always observing how people learn when the pressure’s off—and how we can build more of that into what we create.

Want to see how all of this comes together?

Here are a few of my favorite projects:

  • Root + Bloom Healing → [Case Study Link]

  • Fintech Learning Program → [Case Study Link]

  • Career Path Stories → [Case Study Link]

  • StrengthsFinder Flipped Classroom → [Case Study Link]

  • Function + Form behind the scenes → [Case Study Link]

Want to Work Together?

I love collaborating with thoughtful founders, teams, and organizations to create systems that reflect your values and make your knowledge easier to share.

Whether you need a content strategist, systems designer, workshop architect—or something in between—Function + Form can help.