Design a Compelling Presentation

51mBeginner2016-05-16

Authors

John McWade

Designer and Teacher

Course details

Learn the basic rules for achieving a balanced, professional, attractive, and compelling presentation, in Design 101. John McWade covers design essentials in way that won't get you bogged down in the details or feel overwhelmed. This course is perfect for people new to design and nondesigners tasked with putting together a presentation—those who just don't know how to make a design stand out or how to go beyond the templates in PowerPoint or Keynote. John offers expert advice on typography, color, consistency, using images, keeping it simple, and more.

Good presentations take time and thought. Design is too important to leave to a computer! Use these techniques to make personalized, thoughtful presentations that both educate and inspire.

Learning objectives
Putting data in a story form
Using a simple background
Choosing the right typeface
Incorporating charts, photos, and illustrations
Connecting emotionally with your audience

Skills covered

PresentationsLearningBusiness Software and Tools

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome

1. Getting Started

02 - The privilege of speaking
03 - Are slides necessary
04 - Data with a story
05 - Design vs. decoration

2. Designing Your Presentation

06 - One point at a time
07 - The building blocks
08 - A simple background
09 - One clear typeface
10 - Charts and diagrams
11 - Dramatize information
12 - Color
13 - Photos and illustrations
14 - Connect emotionally

Closing

15 - Next steps