We know communicating through effective visuals is important, but when you’re faced with a blank slide, where do you start? BrightCarbon’s graphic design experts have come to your rescue, sharing their expertise on PowerPoint design whether you’re a pro, or just looking for some quick hacks.
Read on to find an entire library of hacks, suggestions, and inspiration on all things PowerPoint design. From everything you need to know about typography, to how hierarchy affects the way you lay your slides out, or just some great tips on adding some easy design touches to make your presentations pop, it’s all here.
PowerPoint does many things well, but typography isn’t one of them. I’ll walk you step-by-step through techniques to get it to play ball. Be warned – SERIOUSLY advanced PowerPoint functionality follows...
Use this quick tutorial to make images transparent in PowerPoint, regardless of which version of the program you are using.
We’re often asked whether it’s possible to ‘cut out’ images in PowerPoint. Well, the good news is that it is, and the even better news is that we've written a How-To guide to show you how it’s done.
Two years after BrightSlide first hit the virtual shelves it has more to offer than ever. Here are the top 5 features we think you should know about.
By applying some key principles of presentation design, you can make your PowerPoint design really standout and deliver both a more ‘popping’, but also more effective presentation.
Getting yourself a basic computer mouse is one of the quickest and most effective ways of revolutionising your presentation design. Think about it, no graphic designer in their right mind would work in their creative programs without wielding their mouse like a mighty sword
Create a stunning title slide sure to impress even the harshest critic by following this easy PowerPoint tutorial from one of our expert designers.
Most presentations are a cascade of text-heavy Death-by-PowerPoint slides. Online learners suffer the torture of brochures converted to click-through-eLearning. Most people now recognize that using visuals is the way to go. But how do you make visual presentations and eLearning that work? We think there are six steps you need to follow.
If you’ve been looking for one, this is your sign to kick those bad presentation creation habits for good!
Icons are a versatile tool for visual presentations, replacing boring bullets and playing an integral role in storytelling. Custom presentation icons are crucial to building a strong brand identity across presentations. But, if you don’t have access to a library of brand icons, they can seem out of reach. Here's how PowerPoint could be your secret weapon.
Tints and shades auto-generated by Microsoft from Theme Colors often take your content off-brand. How can you get the custom colors you want in PowerPoint? Read on to find out!
A step-by-step guide to creating polished, professional timelines in PowerPoint from one of our PowerPoint design experts!
We’ve been investigating what gets lost in translation when you open a file from Microsoft PowerPoint in Google Slides. While both platforms broadly serve the same purpose, there are lots of differences between the two and we’ve noticed certain glitches and issues when you convert PowerPoint to Google Slides. Here's what to look out for.
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