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Presentation Inspiration #5: First-Rate Presentation Formats

Using most presentation apps can be like planning a wedding or an international getaway: all the choices can easily become overwhelming and gobble up your time. That’s why we give you just enough options to make your slides look great — effortlessly and quickly.

Here are some quick pointers on presentation formats — and a fun two-minute challenge:

Presentation Inspiration #5 – Created with Haiku Deck, presentation software that inspires

Hint: When using Haiku Deck, remember that there are a range of slide types shown under the red Tt button. This lets you switch from header/sub-header, multi-line, split slide, and logo slide types. Using the green Layouts button on the left, try different layouts on for size. You’ll get different options depending on which slide type you choose. All-in-all, there are dozens of options to get exactly what you’re looking for.

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We’d love to see what you create! You can share a link in the comments, tweet your deck with the hashtag #hdinspired, or drop us a line at gallery@haikudeck.com! To see decks inspired by this series, check out our #hdinspired Pinterest board here.

Beyond Presentation Templates – How To Make It Yours

February 12, 2015 / Adam Tratt / 0 Comments

Presentation Inspiration #4: Make It Yours

Your presentations are part of your personal brand — and you’re not boring, right?

Here’s how to make your presentation yours by using your own images and playing with themes, which are basically stylish packages of fonts, color palettes, and image filters — like presentation templates, only better.

Presentation Inspiration #4 – Created with Haiku Deck, presentation software that inspires

Hint: Under the blue Image icon on the left, choose MY PICTURES (web) or IMPORT (iPad). Then, select the images you’d like to use, or connect to your favorite sites and services (like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google Drive, etc.). For themes, look for the tab in the top center, and find one that suits your personality or mood.

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Presenting Data

February 12, 2015 / Adam Tratt / 0 Comments

Presentation Inspiration 3: Dealing with Data

You might remember from last time that packing slides full of text is a no-go. Guess what? This applies to data, too. Thankfully, Haiku Deck makes showing the story behind your numbers way easier than those pesky word problems in math class.

Here are some quick pointers for presenting data effectively, plus a fun two-minute challenge:

Presentation Inspiration #3 – Created with Haiku Deck, presentation software that inspires

Hints: Head to the photography image icon on the left to choose a background for your slide, and then select the chart tab. Pick which chart you’d like to use, give your chart a title (or, even better, an attention-grabbing headline), and simply enter your data points. (That’s right — no spreadsheets or funky business!)

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Simplifying Communication

February 12, 2015 / Adam Tratt / 0 Comments

Presentation Inspiration 2: One Idea Per Slide

Ever suffered through a presentation packed with tiny text, read aloud word by word? Experts agree: content narrowed down to one idea per slide is way better for an audience’s comprehension (and sanity). While this can be a challenging exercise for some, Haiku Deck makes it easy.

Here are some quick pointers on simplifying communication — and a fun two-minute challenge:

Presentation Inspiration #2 – Created with Haiku Deck, presentation software that inspires

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The Power of Visual Communication

February 12, 2015 / Adam Tratt / 0 Comments

Presentation Inspiration 1: Make it Visual

Fun Fact: Visuals are mentally processed 60,000 times faster than text. That’s one reason why Haiku Decks are so visual — so your content is easily understood and remembered. Here are a few quick pointers for effective visual communication, and a fun two-minute challenge for you to try.

Presentation Inspiration #1 – Created with Haiku Deck, presentation software that inspires

Hints: Start a new deck with the [+] or New Deck button. Head to the photograph icon on the left, and enter a word or phrase in the search box. Select any image to set it as your slide background, then use [+] in the bottom right to make your next slide. You can also import your own images, or select a solid-colored background.

Extra Credit: To learn more about the power of visual communication, check out
Ten Reasons Visual Communication Can’t Be Ignored – Created with Haiku Deck, presentation software that inspires

We’d love to see what you create! You can share links in the comments below, tweet your deck with the hashtag #hdinspired, or drop us a line at gallery@haikudeck.com. To see decks inspired by this series, check out our #hdinspired Pinterest board here.

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First-Rate Presentation Formats

Presentation Inspiration #5: First-Rate Presentation Formats

Set Your Story Free

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Beyond Presentation Templates – How To Make It Yours

Presentation Inspiration #4: Make It Yours

Set Your Story Free

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Presenting Data

Presentation Inspiration 3: Dealing with Data

Set Your Story Free

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Simplifying Communication

Presentation Inspiration 2: One Idea Per Slide

Set Your Story Free

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