e216 – Does the Storytelling Animation design trend apply to us in the presentation design space?

Show Notes – Episode #216

In this episode of “The Presentation Podcast,” the hosts discuss animation in presentation design. The hosts emphasize the shift towards more fluid, organic movements within presentation animations to enhance narratives. They share personal experiences, including challenges with client expectations and the limitations of PowerPoint’s current animation capabilities. And no discussion on presenting would be complete today without talking about AI and what it can do as part of the presentation design process.

Highlights

• • The relationship between storytelling and animation in presentation design.
  • The evolution of animation from simple motion graphics to integral user experience elements.
  • Insights on a recent article predicting storytelling animation as a key trend for 2025.
  • The current capabilities and limitations of PowerPoint regarding animation.
  • The growing expectations for presentation designers to incorporate animation into their work.
  • The impact of AI on animation processes and presentation design.
  • The challenges of balancing creativity with client expectations in presentation design.

Resources from this Episode:  

• Source article, 10 Graphic Design Trends to Pay Attention to in 2025
• Button animations
• BrightSlide Multipainter
• Legacy Box
• IOS, The Time Zone Converter 
• USPS Informed Delivery

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