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Before diving into presentation creation, don’t forget to create an outline.

A good presentation outline will help you to:
1. Understand your audience’s needs and what is important
2. Make sure you cover all the points in your deck
3. Keep track of time and when to wrap up
4. Keep your audience engaged throughout

Find out how to best put together a presentation outline by checking out my latest blog post!

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How to Create an Effective Presentation Outline | Dana Yao It can be difficult to know where to get started with your presentation. A well-written presentation outline can help significantly.

We’re not even in March yet and I am already almost booked up!

If you are looking to get a professional presentation deck designed next month, get in touch with me ASAP.

I have limited march availability left!

Did you know that an international study called ‘The annoying PowerPoint Survey’ found that reading text on the slides to be the most annoying PowerPoint habit?

The second one voted was having full sentences!

What common PowerPoint design or presentation mistakes do you find most annoying? Let me know by commenting below!

“Design can be art. Design can be aesthetics. Design is so simple, that’s why it is so complicated.” – Paul Rand

Simple, professional, elegant, artsy, bold. There are so many directions you can take with design, some more effective than others!

If you are having trouble deciding which route to take, get in touch with me, I’ll point you in the right direction!

Deciding how to wrap up your presentation can often be the trickiest part. Whatever you choose, do not make these mistakes:

1. A half-baked, anti-climactic ending.
2. An abrupt wrap-up with no conclusion. It must be clear the presentation is over!
3. Don’t keep talking once you have announced the presentation is over.
4. Avoid fidgeting once the presentation is over. Stand still for a few seconds.

Remember, your wrap-up needs to be just as impactful as your opening line!

I’m not just a freelance presentation designer, I hold a passion for all things design!

The result? Well, I am not only to create professional decks, but decks that have an impact on anyone who views them.

So, are you someone looking to make a greater impact in your career or with your audience? Check out my portfolio; my services might be just the thing you need!

Did you know the most effective presentations are often no longer than 15 minutes?

Unfortunately, a time limit can be challenging for many!

What problem do you have – are your presentations too long or too short?

Share your tips for getting your presentation’s length ‘just right’ below to inspire other designers!

“There are three responses to a piece of design – yes, no, and wow! Wow is the one to aim for.” – Milton Glaser

Are you looking to create a presentation deck that never fails to “wow” your audience? Get in touch with me! As a professional presentation designer with a passion for all things graphic design, I’d love to assist!

Did you know that the average PowerPoint presentation has just 40 words per slide?

Personally, I recommend even less, to prevent text overload!

My favorite way to keep the word limit down is to rely on summarized bullet points. Remember, your audience came to listen to you, not read a story!

Not sure how to wrap up a presentation? Take inspiration from these 5 ideas:
1. Propel the audience into action with a powerful quote
2. Inspire with a powerful visual
3. Regain attention with a rhetorical question
4. End with a motivational tale that reflects your key message
5. Conclude with a surprising and thought-provoking fact or statistic

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Creating an outline not only gives your presentation direction, it also directs you on how to wrap it best up!

My personal tip is to always add a ‘call to action’ at the end of your outline.

Some examples of CTAs to use at the end of your presentation include: asking your audience whether they have any questions or whether they have understood the concept.

Check out my latest blog post for more tips on creating a stellar presentation outline!

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How to Create an Effective Presentation Outline | Dana Yao It can be difficult to know where to get started with your presentation. A well-written presentation outline can help significantly.

Did you know that the average adult only has an attention span of around 15-20 minutes?

So, if you want to ensure your presentation is effective, stick to this time limit!

During the planning phase, I recommend taking note of all the themes you want to cover and how you plan to get them across concisely and effectively.

Design Tips – Relax on the Text:
As a rule of thumb, I recommend trying using 7X7 rules: for every slide, use no more than seven lines of text and no more than seven words per line.

Why? Well, because the information can overwhelm your audience. Remember, the audience often has to process everything you say while they view the slide.

Keep following along for more expert design tips!

Before diving into presentation creation, you should consider creating a presentation outline.

A key step in doing this is finding, organizing, and adding visuals where appropriate to your points.

Remember, the brain can process images up to 60,000 times faster than words. That’s why I consider visuals every presentation’s secret weapon!

For insider tips on creating an effective presentation outline, check out my latest blog post!

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How to Create an Effective Presentation Outline | Dana Yao It can be difficult to know where to get started with your presentation. A well-written presentation outline can help significantly.

“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” – Steve Jobs

When it comes to design elements like color and font, I don’t view them as standalone elements that ‘look and feel’ a certain way.

I always go beyond this by asking myself, how do these elements work together to elevate the overall design and its message!

Over the years, I have encountered my fair share of graphic design trends, some hits, and some misses!

Looking bad, ‘lack of white space’ and ‘maximalism’ are definitely two of the worst.

So, if you could leave behind any design trend in 2022, what would it be? Let’s discuss below!

Did you know that, according to a study on human decision-making and behavior, people make up their minds about a company in just 90 seconds?

This means that your audience only looks at your design material for a few seconds before deciding whether they like you!

Even more reason to ensure your pitch deck's design is curated to perfection!

Consider this a PSA: be careful when using the slide themes included in your software when designing a presentation.

Not only might they be overused and boring, but most people can agree that they aren’t the kindest to the eye!

Rather start designing a clean presentation or get in touch with a design expert like me for help!

I can never stress this enough — with typography, go for legibility over fun every time!

While you can use a creative font for a slide title, avoid using it for body text.

Instead, stick to clean, traditional typefaces like Helvetica.

PS: if you are adding text to a dark background, make it bold to improve readability.

Are you curious to learn the secrets behind creating a killer presentation outline?

Firstly, steer clear of long-winded sentences!

During the outline phase, your focus should be getting all your ideas down in bullet point form – grammar doesn’t matter!

Remember, you can always go back and touch up the language later for your audience to read.

Check out my latest blog post and learn all the steps to creating an effective presentation outline!
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How to Create an Effective Presentation Outline | Dana Yao It can be difficult to know where to get started with your presentation. A well-written presentation outline can help significantly.

Calling all businesses! Are you looking to embrace 2023 with an all-new presentation look?

Unfortunately, this time of year is a busy time for us designers, as many businesses have the exact thought above in mind!

Luckily for you, I still have a few client openings this month, but you better act fast!

Think color is just a quirky design add-on? Think again!

According to a recent study by Incrementors, color increases readability by 40% in designs and presentations while having a 73% and 78% impact on comprehension and learning respectively!

Remember, you can’t just add any colors to your design to make it effective. This is where color theory and aesthetics come into play!

What better time to look for presentation design inspiration than the new year?

If you are looking for a ‘new year, new look,’ check out my portfolio on my website.

Each design just provides a taste of what your 2023 presentation deck could look like!

Happy New Year!

It’s great working with amazing clients like you. Thank you so much for supporting Dana Yao Presentation!

Are you someone who works closely with clients? Well, then listen up, because you can boost your sales with the help of a sales pitch deck!

Sales pitch decks are designed to make your ordinary sales pitches stand out from the crowd.

A classic example of how it can give your pitch an edge is by showcasing an engaging visual element that cleverly conveys your unique brand story.

Learn more about the different presentation decks and when they could come in handy by checking out my new blog post; 7 Different Types of Presentation Decks and How to Use Them!
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Don’t enter the New Year with the same old presentation design material.

Make sure it is up to date and reflects your brand’s new and improved 2023 look by working with an expert presentation designer.

Does this sound like something you want to get started on? I have availability for the next month so make sure to get your project requirements in with me ASAP!

If you are a designer looking to enrich your career, I can’t recommend meeting up with fellow designers enough!

I got the opportunity to finally meet Alaina Orr in person, a talented design researcher, after working remotely with her for quite a while.

Did you know that, according to a recent survey by Visme, 41% of presenters find it challenging to find and use great visuals in their presentations?

Since presentations are a visual tool, finding great, eye-catching visuals that communicate your message is essential to the effectiveness of your overall presentation!

Gain access to designs with message-complementing visuals every time, by leaving all your presentation design needs to me!

Can you believe the New Year is just around the corner?

if you are looking to channel that powerful ‘new year, new me’ energy, make sure it translates into your brand and business by updating the look of your pitch deck!

I’ve got availability for the next month so make sure to get your New Year’s orders in with me soon!

“Good designs come and go. Good design is a language, not a style.” – Massimo Vignelli.

The thing about great design is that it never goes out of style. Rather, it is a universal language of aesthetics, everyone can understand!