Sharon Garrett
Founder · Learning Architect · Systems Designer
Sharon Garrett is a multidisciplinary learning architect with 15+ years of cross-industry experience designing workshops, programs, onboarding systems, and digital learning tools that help people understand, remember, and act.
As the founder of Function + Form, she specializes in translating complex expertise into clear, teachable experiences - blending instructional design, UX principles, facilitation strategy, and systems thinking to build learning that work in real-world environments.
Experience That Scales
Sharon has designed learning solutions for organizations ranging from early-stage founders to international teams of 5,000+, across industries including fintech, healthcare, mental health, DEI-focused practices, real estate, community education, and corporate L&D. Her work has supported:
Multi-day onboarding programs
Inclusive workshops and conferences for 10-2000+ people
Digital learning portals designed with accessibility in mind
Trauma-informed and equity-rooted client education systems
What She’s Built
Her projects have:
Increased learner retention by 30-50%
Reduced onboarding ramp time
Helped experts clarify and structure their ideas
Created sustainable learning ecosystems that teams can maintain
Improved participation and measurable learning outcomes
Across every project, Sharon integrates design choices that honor inclusivity, access, and cultural understanding - making learning feel intuitive, respectful, and human.
A Foundation in Learning + Real-World Practice
Sharon’s background includes academic study in Human Resource & Workforce Development Education at the University of Arkansas paired with hands-on work in instructional design, UX-informed content strategy, facilitation, DEI-aligned design, and operations.
Her nontraditional path - spanning creative work, corporate education, community programs, and real-world trade experiences - gives her an uncommon ability to interpret expert knowledge quickly and build learning that works for diverse audience.
Approach
Sharon approaches learning the way she approaches life: with curiosity, reflection, and a belief that everyone learns differently. Her best ideas often come from unexpected places - conversation with strangers, city walks, cultural rituals, travel, museums, and the everyday experiences that reveal how people think, connect, and understand.
This perspective helps her design learning that feels real, relational, and thoughtfully structured, blending evidence-based design with lived experience and equity-centered thinking.
See Sharon’s Professional Background
For a closer look at Sharon’s experience, roles, and network, visit her LinkedIn profile.