From the course: Running a Design Business: Presentation Skills
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Tips for design and delivery of digital presentations
From the course: Running a Design Business: Presentation Skills
Tips for design and delivery of digital presentations
Here are some tips for designing and delivering a digital presentation. Just to clarify, I mean a projected PDF, Keynote or PowerPoint file. And note that many of the same principles apply when presenting from an iPad. The demand for well-designed digital presentations is greater than ever before. It's not appropriate anymore to project bullet points of meeting notes, or an outline form of your presentation. Taking time to effectively translate data and messaging into compelling visuals contributes greatly to the success of your presentation. Sketch a storyboard of your entire presentation. It'll help you organize your thoughts and stimulate creative ideas before you jump on your computer. Rely heavily on images. A picture is worth a thousand words, so show us some clever and enticing visual references. Relate what you're saying to art, music, movies, history, culture, or industry. Avoid showing exactly what you're saying. It's more interesting when visuals enhance the message and…
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