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episode 30: Windows 10 Fluent Design and the Future of Presentation Design

Microsoft has just started releasing its next update to the Windows Operating System, called "The Creators Update". Looking at the details available, the new aesthetic styling system, labelled "The Fluent Design System" has some exciting ideas that will hopefully carry over into the presentation design world. It is called the "Microsoft" Fluent Design System, which implies it will not be limited to the Operating System, but the new styling and aesthetics will carry over into every app and feature.

episode 30: Windows 10 Fluent Design and the Future of Presentation Design2021-06-15T12:19:19-07:00

episode 26: Typography, Part 2

Welcome to Round 2 of our discussion on typography, how it applies to layout, design, and professional presentation PowerPoint slides. For this episode Nolan and Troy are joined by are joined by the very talented graphic design lead, and co-founder of TLC Creative Services, Inc., Lori Chollar.

episode 26: Typography, Part 22021-06-15T12:44:37-07:00

episode 25: What is the Page Size of 16×9?

For print design, if a client says they need a letter size piece or a client in Europe says the project needs to be A1, we know exactly the dimensions. With PowerPoint, the page size is not always clear or consistent. Part of the issue is that aspect ratio does not equate to a physical dimension and another part is that PowerPoint has updated page sizes and has confusing options. In today's episode, Troy, Nolan, and Sandy talk in-depth about page size options for presentation projects.

episode 25: What is the Page Size of 16×9?2021-06-15T12:18:25-07:00

episode 24: Archiving Projects

A client from 1, 2, or 8 years ago asks for a few revisions to that incredible presentation you developed for them years ago. But they no longer have the files - do you? Troy, Nolan and Sandy talk about their studio processes for archiving project files, what they let clients know are done with project files, and some of their project archiving best practices.

episode 24: Archiving Projects2021-06-15T12:18:18-07:00

episode 23: Typography & Typesetting in PowerPoint

Typography principles are half of the design equation, and should apply to developing slides, but often does not. This time Troy, Sandy and Nolan weigh in on many geeky typography and text topics. Typography, as defined on Wikipedia, is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed - a great description for how should be treated when added to slides!

episode 23: Typography & Typesetting in PowerPoint2021-06-15T12:18:07-07:00

episode 22: Our Favorite Animations

PowerPoint has lots of great features for adding motion to static content through animations and transitions. Overall PowerPoint presentations are known for animation, and knowing that animation is used by everyone from elementary age students to professional designers says a lot about the functional design of PowerPoint as an animation application. Troy, Nolan and Sandy talk about good use of animation, some favorite animation effects, and what they see for the future of PowerPoint's animation capabilities.

episode 22: Our Favorite Animations2021-06-15T12:17:58-07:00

episode 21: Video and PowerPoint

First was words, then images, now video. Presentation design has changed and today our hosts Troy, Nolan, and Sandy talk about using video in PowerPoint - tips and tricks for video in PowerPoint - using PowerPoint as the video creation app - from technical to design, this is a great conversation covering a lot of topics all about video and PowerPoint.

episode 21: Video and PowerPoint2021-06-15T12:17:48-07:00
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