Presentations that stick

The ability to craft (and deliver) a good presentation should be in the quiver of every designer, right along side their Moleskine and Micron pens (Garrett prefers Sharpies and a Dot Grid Book).

I use presentations to unravel a vague idea or requirement to be sure I completely understand all of the facets and details. If I can’t clearly explain a topic or idea then I need to go back to the project stakeholder and regroup. In some cases this will uncover holes that need to be address even before I start sketching out a wire frame.

I’ll be presenting Influencing Change Through Presentations at Design Thinking Dallas on Friday October 19th. Officially:

Have you ever sat through a bad presentation? Me too! In this session we’ll see how a well designed presentation can be an invaluable tool for telling your story, incubating ideas, and making change in your organization.

Design Thinking will be an all day session about “thinking different” and will feature a keynote from Chris Bernard and many other Dallas superstars. This all day event it only $40 dollars if you register in advance, $50 at the door.