Master your

Presentation
Design Skills
CCCA3

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Learning outcomes:
By the end of the session, students should be able to:
 Acquire effective presentation design skills
 Distinguish between a poster and a billboard
 Practice preparing presentations

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Outline
1. Warm-up
2. Understanding the basics of
presentations
3. Planning and structuring your
presentation
4. Graphic design (billboard and poster)
5. Practice

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1.Warm-
up

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“A good presentation
is one where less is
more—clear design
supports clear
communication."
— Nancy Duarte

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 2. Understanding the
Basics
“Grasp the subject,
the words will ❏ Planning
follow.”
❏ Preparing

❏ Practicing

❏ Delivery Skills

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❏ Planning

Who? Why? How? Where? Simplicity

• Who is your audience? • Focus on the most important
• Why are they there? points
• How long will it be? • Have one key message around
• Where will it take place? which you base your presentation

Develop an outline
• Establish the key points that you will
focus on
• Work out your key message
• Develop the logical flow of your 8
❏ Preparing
RemeMber! The
Your three Power Point
FRIENDS: presentation is
NOT your actual
• Your notes which no one else sees
presentation.
• Handouts with more detailed information & references

• Visual aids that support your talk and help engage the
audience (a PPT is itself a visual aid)

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❏ Practicing

Rehearse:

• In front of a mirror/ in the classroom or

venue where you are going to present.

• Try to record yourself to know the things you

need to pay attention to: tone, body language,
etc.

• Try to adhere to the expected time limit even

during rehearsal.
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❏ Delivery Skills

● Verbal communication
○ Pay attention to your volume
○ Try to speak clearly
○ Avoid getting into the ‘lecture’ mode

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● Non-verbal communication: Use body language that shows
CONFIDENCE!
○ Have good posture
○ Smile and act relaxed
○ Make eye contact with your audience
○ Avoid distracting behaviours
○ Watch for nervous gestures
○ Make sure to dress appropriately

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3. Planning and Structuring Your
Presentation

❏ Defining Your Objective: What do you want to

achieve?

❏ Organizing Content:
❏ Introduction
❏ Main Body
❏ Conclusion

❏ Creating an Outline
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A presentation should include: Thank you
for your
attention!
● an introduction (key message/argument & the outline)

● a main body (important points in your topic)

● a conclusion (brief review of the purpose of your

presentation and its key message)

● references to the evidence you have used

● thanking the audience and an invitation to ask questions

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Verbal cues you can use:

● “I will begin by discussing…”

● “We will draw on 2 key theories…”

● “Now I have discussed the methods, I will

move on to…”
● “In contrast to my earlier argument…”

● “This is particularly significant because…”

● “In this presentation I aimed to…”

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  Presentation Websites

Consider using the following presentation tools:

● Google slides: good for group presentations and makes slide sharing

easy
● Prezi: fun, creative, non-linear presentations

● Slidesgo: personalised and creative templates/themes

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Other types of Visual Aids

● Physical objects
● Poster boards
● Graphs (line, bar, pie, histogram)
● Handouts

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Things to keep
in mind:
❏ Keep audience's attention your number one

priority

❏ Think about your images

❏ Limit your text used

❏ Design for the back row

❏ Increase readability

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 Activity:
Instructions:

1) Using ChatGPT, research the dos and don’ts of designing a

presentation.
2) Share the results with the whole class.

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Examples of bad presentation slides

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A bad presentation can seriously undermine the effectiveness of the speaker’s
message, leading to confusion, disengagement, and frustration for the
audience. One of the most common problems is slides that are cluttered with
excessive amounts of text. When there are long paragraphs or too many bullet
points on the screen, it forces the audience to split their attention between
reading and listening, which often results in them doing neither effectively.
Instead of supporting the speaker, the text competes with them, making it
difficult to follow the flow of the presentation. This can lead to missed
information or a lack of understanding, as the audience is bombarded with too
much data at once. Another significant issue is poor readability. This can stem
from small font sizes, unusual font styles, or colors that don't contrast well
with the background, making the text difficult or even impossible to read from
a distance. When people in the back of the room or those watching online
struggle to see what’s on the slide, they quickly lose interest and tune out. In
these cases, the slides become a barrier rather than a tool for communication.
Moreover, too many different fonts, sizes, and styles used on the same slide
create visual inconsistency, further confusing the audience. Color choice is
another critical factor in bad presentation design. Bright, clashing colors can
make the slide visually unappealing and even uncomfortable to look at for
Poor readability – Small fonts and bad contrast make slides
hard to read.
I LOVE POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS!
Cats are funny.
Video: 5 Essential Google
Slides & PowerPoint DO's
and DON'Ts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyXcNDWy3xI

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Essential presentation dos and don’ts
checklist

 Keep it visually appealing 
 Use concise and clear text

 Use small fonts  Forget about the timing

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 Clear logical structure 
 Overcrowd your slides

 Use clashing colours 

 Use multimedia elements

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 Practice and rehearse  Put on excess animations
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 Activity: slide creation
challenge
Instructions:
Create a single slide using a presentation tool (Google Slides,
PowerPoint, etc.). Focus on:
 Colors
 font styles and sizes
 Text: Keep text minimal and aim for no more than 5-6 words per line
and no more than 5 bullet points on the slide.
 Images/Visuals (picture, chart, or icon) that complements the
message.
 Layout: Organize the slide so that the key points are easily
Themes:
understood.
Cultural symbols of my country/ the best food from my culture/ a place I
want to visit/ a global environmental issue/ a famous landmark/ an
important invention.

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An example of a good presentation
slide

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Benefits of working
out

1) Improves physical health

2) Boosts mental well-being

3) Increases energy levels

 4. Graphic design
Billboard
Definition:

A very large board on which advertisements are shown, especially at the

side of a road. Source: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/billboard

Poster
Definition:

A large printed picture, photograph, or notice that you stick or pin to a wall
or board, usually for decoration or to advertise something.
Source: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/poster

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 What does a billboard contain?
It typically contains the following elements:
● Headline: A concise, attention-grabbing phrase or sentence.

● Imagery: High-quality images or graphics that support the message.

● Text: Brief and essential text, often kept to a minimum for quick

readability.
● Call to Action: A clear prompt encouraging viewers to take a specific

action.
● Branding: Logos, slogans, and other brand identifiers.

● Contact Information: Website, phone number, or social media

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Examples (billboard):

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 What does a poster contain?
It typically contains the following elements:
● Headline: A prominent, attention-grabbing title.

● Main Image: A striking visual that supports the message.

● Supporting Text: Key details or information, often concise and to the

point.
● Call to Action: A clear instruction on what the viewer should do next.

● Branding: Logos, taglines, or other identifiers of the organization or

event.
● Contact Information: Website, phone number, or social media handles
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Examples (poster):

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  Graphic design websites

Consider using the following graphic design tools:

● Piktochart: a web-based graphic design tool and infographic maker

● Canva: a graphic design platform that provides tools for creating social

media graphics.

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1- Which of the following is NOT a 3- Why is practicing your
key element of effective presentation important?
presentations? A) To make the presentation longer
A) Clear communication B) To memorize every word
B) Use of complex jargon C) To feel more confident and
C) Engaging delivery comfortable
D) Well-organized structure D) To avoid any audience interaction
2- Why is it important to know your 4- Which of the following is a key
audience when preparing a difference between a billboard and
presentation? a poster?
A) To ensure the presentation is too long A) Size and location
B) To adapt content and language to B) Colour palette
their level of understanding and interest C) Use of photographs
C) To use as many technical terms as D) Font size
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5- What is the primary purpose of 7- Why is the size of text
a billboard? important in a billboard?
A) To provide detailed information A) To save space
B) To entertain people passing by B) To make it difficult to read
C) To quickly grab attention and C) To ensure readability from a
convey a message distance
D) To sell products directly D) To fit more information

6- Which element is essential for a 8- What role do visuals play in

poster to effectively communicate both billboards and posters?
its message?
A) They distract from the message
A) Complex language
B) They reinforce the message and
B) Small font size
attract attention
C) Clear headline
C) They are optional and not necessary
D) Multiple colours
D) They make the design more
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8 essential presentation design
questions
1) Are there minimal
5) Is there one key idea
distractions (e.g.,
per slide?
clutter, too much text)?

2) Can my audience 6) Do my animations

easily see the text from add clarity without
a distance? being distracting?

3) Is there a good mix

7) Am I using consistent
of text, images, and
fonts and colours?
white space?
4) Are the images,
8) Does my text
graphs, or charts
contrast well with the
directly supporting my
background?
message?
 I think it’s I think
time to so.
practice!

Let’s
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❏ Activity:

In teams, you are asked to prepare a 20 minutes

PPT presentation highlighting the following:

1) Name of the NGO + logo / name of the group

2) Organization: Introduction of the board of

directors

3) Chosen SDG

4) Problem statement

5) Values, vision , mission

(Solutions/proposals/action plan)

6) Challenges.
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Thank you!

CREDITS: This presentation template was

created by Slidesgo, and includes icons
by Flaticon, and infographics & images
by Freepik and illustrations by Storyset

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