PowerPoint: How to get creative with presentations?

Have you ever been to an event where a PowerPoint presentation was used and thought, "Wow, I need to learn how to do this"?

Do you use PowerPoint to present information but feel that you have not yet reached the peak of creativity?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we will explain how you can be exceptionally creative with PowerPoint:

PowerPoint is software that allows the user to create powerful computer presentations. It can be used to create educational, professional and seminar slides for schools, businesses, institutions and conferences. Designing a collection of slides with visual and sound effects created with PowerPoint can convey information more dynamically to an audience.

Below you will find tips on how to improve your creativity with PowerPoint:

Learn how to use PowerPoint correctly

If you learn about PowerPoint, you can use it better. To begin with, it is useful to learn PowerPoint terms and functions: how to change topics or how to use the toolbars effectively.
There are online courses on PowerPoint that you can take on different platforms. There are also videos on the internet about how to use PowerPoint. You don't have to be a professional to know how to use PowerPoint, but it is an advantage if you know how to use it well.

Consider your audience

Before you create your presentation, you need to think about your audience. Ask yourself important questions like "How old is my audience? For example, if you are giving a presentation to an audience that is 70% young people, your presentation should be engaging and contain terms they can relate to.
If you are dealing with an older audience, a respectful and relaxed but not boring tone is a good idea. If it is an academic audience, you should use some technical but easily understandable terms. If you know your audience, you can design your slides accordingly.

Use PowerPoint templates

Instead of creating from scratch, you can take a shortcut by using templates. Nowadays, there are a lot of PowerPoint presentation templates available on the internet. These templates come in different styles and designs and with different themes that can enhance your presentation.

Keep it simple

The success of a PowerPoint presentation lies in its simplicity. If you overload your presentation with complex details and images, you may lose your audience on their phones or in their sleep. Keep your content simple and engaging. Use one idea per slide and don't make the mistake of overloading your slide with details. Refrain from using ambiguous words and use bullet points instead of long sentences.

Brevity is the best way to get attention

Due to our increasingly digitalised lifestyle, the attention span of the average person is less than ten seconds. That is too short. We recommend one minute per slide for a presentation. Use short sentences, no more than eight words per sentence on each slide, a maximum of 6 bullet points is recommended.

Images and design

The best presentations always evoke emotional associations with the content in the audience. Choose graphics carefully and make sure the colour, bullet points and font are the same on each slide.
Use images that also help to convey the information to your audience. Depending on the topic you want to present, we recommend inspirational and nature-related images for the presentation.

Animate your PowerPoint presentation

Adding animation can enhance your presentation and give it a creative touch. It can grab your audience's attention when you are about to lose their attention. However, avoid using animation that is too exciting so that it does not distract the audience's attention from your content.

Use bright, simple colours

You should use simple colours that convey your message in your presentation. The colour of your text should contrast strongly with the background of your slide.
For example, if you have a red background, your text should be white. Be careful not to use similar colours for text and background so that your audience can recognise your message.

Make it unique

You can do this by bringing in personal experiences or telling stories to teach the audience something new. It is your presentation, so use your rules and think about the audience.
It is important to know that the most creative presentations also contain humorous elements.

Explore

Explore your creative wonderland. There are no set rules for using PowerPoint. You are the one who will present. When you express your personality in your presentation, you add to that creativity and provide an enjoyable and memorable experience for your audience.

Practising your presentation before you give it can inspire your audience and leave a lasting impression. Practise to understand your slides, reduce mistakes and nervousness and reach your goal with confidence.

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