designing awesome presentations

PRESENTATIONS Anne Cong-Huyen PhD

DigLibArts @DigLibArts

aconghuy@whittier.edu

Designing awesome

Public Domain image from San Diego Air & Space Museum Archives, Convair, date unknown.

What makes for

a good/bad presentation?

“Présentation devant un cyclo,” by Daniel Hennemand. Used under a CC license.

Things to keep in mind...

“Light bulb,” by John Poulos. Used under a CC license.

Know your audience!

Consider:

• language• organization

• pacing

• design

“Captive audience” by JJ on Flickr. Used under CC license.

“Magic lantern slides” byAndrei Niemimäki. Used under CC license.

Keep it simple!

CONTENT

Visuals• Use eye-catching AND appropriate images• Pair images with visible and legible text • If possible, use CC or Public Domain

images (or your own!) and give credit where due– Flickr , Google Image search tools,

Wikimedia• Videos – download them locally (add ons) and

embed in presentation

“Circular logic” by Kevin Dooley (2013). Used under CC license.

PLATFORMS:

Powerpoint

HAIKU DECK

Canva