Merging flows
Merging flows. Here is a chart that visualises the merging of different flows. See in the second image what components I used to build it. components I used to build it. Play around with the gradient stops to get the colours right. Feel free to
Re-post: cutting up shapes
Cutting and pasting your object as a PNG image allows you to cut up regular PowerPoint shapes in random components. See an example here.
Lots of layers
Here is a concept to label lots of layers in a circle without bending text, the second image shows with which components the first chart was created.
Problem - solution
Most presentation design projects can be split up in components, you can even have different people work on the individual bits. Two components go hand in hand though: convincing/reminding the
Sankey diagrams in PowerPoint
DIY the diagram from individual components. See below the approach I took to recreate a Sankey diagram a standard tool, you have to DIY the diagram from individual components. See below the approach I took to recreate a Sankey diagram in PowerPoint
What do consultants mean when they say "you're not MEESEE?"
component structure of the problem right: you need to get them all on the radar screen, and there should not be any dependency between the components. For example if you concluded that "costs are not the
Sorry Degas...
re-used some components of Degas' original painting and make it fit in today's widescreen format. I hope he will forgive me.
Sync those charts
components (click the image for a bigger picture). The charts are not aligned very well: The
Practical PowerPoint
component as well. Cover image by Lachlan Donald on Unsplash
Decision making
, start with an overview, the overall budget, then drill down into components. Make sure the components
3 things with 3 things each
Management consulting stories are always divided in 3 or 5 components (optimally starting with the same letter), and each of these is then divided into 3 sub components as well. Connect, communicate
Chart concept: size does not matter, numbers do
this once to show how small individual components of an information security architecture can create a
A prism that shows what's inside
, intricate, subtle components are present in a service or product that might not be apparent from the
The Sword of Damocles - with a bit of shadow drama
shading of the entire shape instead of individual shadings for the individual components.
Check list vs. stories
items. But taking this check list and use its components as the chart headings for your pitch deck
Diagrams that bring it all together
it aside/apologise and say you are taking it a bit slower. After you have explained a component of
It just does not look right
There is a component to visual design that cannot be learnt from studying books. On some
"I need only 10-15 slides"
component: getting to know the client, getting to understand the story, setting up the overall look and
Investors, it is your track record
pension funds or wealthy individuals. There are usually two big components in their own investor
Where to start?
one of three components I start a presentation design with. Two others: A completely finished, random
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