Guide to
Presentation
Design

Whether you’re teaching, running client proposals, presenting reports or pitching a startup idea, the chances you’ll be asked to make a presentation are high.

This guide is set up to walk you through the technical steps of delivering presentations, including concise messaging, slide design and tool choice.


By Readymag, a design tool for creating outstanding websites, presentations, portfolios and all kinds of digital publications—without coding.

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Craft your message

Strong opening

Gather data

Simple and easy-to-grasp text

Examples, facts and numbers

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Whatever the design, your message comes first. So, figure out what you want to say from the beginning. To set out your intentions efficiently, use the points below.

Stick to a plan

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Create an easy-to-follow structure

Create a strong opening to grab attention

Keep text simple and easy-to-grasp

Gather data to support your offer or idea

Two pitch decks: one to send and one to show