PresentationsoftwareShould You Use PowerPoint, Keynote, Prezi – or an artworked PDF?

THE GOOD NEWSIT’S VISUALLY ENGAGING

Built-in zooming options make Prezis look much more interactive and appealing than

static presentations.

IT DOESN’T RESTRICT YOU TO A LINEAR FORMATYou can zoom in and out in different directions

during your presentation.

IT’S EASY TO INTEGRATE OTHER MEDIA Including videos.

IT’S WEB-BASED You can play a Prezi on any device as long as you have an internet connection (a desktop option is

also available).

Prezi has a clear wow factor. Prezis will stand out if everyone else is using PowerPoint, and you can grab the audience’s attention in ways only few other presentations could.

Ensure the medium of using Prezi doesn’t take away from the message of your presentation – think carefullyabout your structure and keep it simple.

THE PITFALLSIT CAN BE TIME-CONSUMING TO DEVELOP

Structuring a strong presentation requires planning.

IT HAS LIMITED CUSTOMISATION OPTIONSNo built-in image-editing facilities.

Not many font options.

IT’S HARD TO TRANSFERWhen you export a Prezi into PDF,

the non-linear appeal is lost.

IT TAKES GETTING USED TOAll the zooming in, out, and around can make

you feel a bit seasick!

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Prezi has a clear wow factor. Prezis will stand out if everyone else is using PowerPoint and you can grab your audience’s attention in ways few other presentations could.

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Ensure the medium of using Prezi doesn’t take away from the message of your presentation – think carefullyabout your structure and keep it simple.

THE GOOD NEWSIT’S UNIVERSAL

Pretty much everyone in the business world knows PowerPoint and will have the software to open

your presentations.

IT’S USER FRIENDLYEven non-designers can make a PowerPoint

presentation look at least passable.Images and visuals can easily be edited

to fit the format.There’s a wide range of font options.

IT CAN BE SURPRISINGLY ADVANCED!Did you know you can include animations and

links within PowerPoint presentations? Check out all its functionalities!

THE PITFALLSIT CAN LOOK UNSOPHISTICATED

Even in the creative industry, we struggle to make PowerPoint presentations look as slick as the ones we create using tools such as InDesign.

IT CAN BE PREDICTABLEMany people use the same basic templates, so PowerPoint presentations can be boring.

IT’S LIMITINGUnless you spend a lot of time developing the ‘back end’ of your PowerPoint presentation and building

links, the format will be linear.Integrating other media can be tricky.

PowerPoint is the safe option. If the content of your presentation matters more than the design, and you need to develop a straightforward no-frills presentation quickly, this is the tool for you.

Make your PowerPoint presentations stand out with customised templates!

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THE GOOD NEWSIT’S INTUITIVE

Even non-designers can quickly get the hang of it!

IT’S A GOOD MIDDLE GROUNDYou can create presentations that are more attractive than PowerPoint without being as

radically different as Prezi.

IT’S EASY TO INTEGRATE OTHER MEDIA Including videos.

Prezi has a clear wow factor. Prezis will stand out if everyone else is using PowerPoint, and you can grab the audience’s attention in ways only few other presentations could.

THE PITFALLSIT ONLY WORKS ON APPLE DEVICES

Though you can export presentations as PDFs and PowerPoints.

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Keynote is in many ways a more sophisticated version of PowerPoint that displays well on Apple devices.

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Think about why you’re using Keynote and not PowerPoint – explore the software’s unique functionalities.

THE GOOD NEWSIT’S SLICK

From a design perspective, nothing beats the appeal of a well-designed PDF.

IT’S PORTABLEPretty much everyone has Adobe Acrobat Reader – and the file size will generally be

smaller than a PowerPoint, Keynote, or Prezi, which makes it great for sharing.

IT’S INTERACTIVEYou can include everything from

click-throughs right down to images and even videos!

THE PITFALLSIT REQUIRES SPECIAL DESIGN SOFTWAREInDesign is probably the best way to create

artworked PDFs – but usually only designers have the right tools.

IT NEEDS EXPERTISE To create an impactful presentation, you’ll want an artworker or designer.

IT’S HARD TO EDITIf you want to make last-minute changes

before giving a presentation, you’ll need the design software!

If you want a visually appealing presentation and you’re 100% sure you’re not going to change anything last-minute, an artworked PDF will be the best option.

Get the best of both worlds by using artworked slides in a PowerPoint, Prezi, or Keynote presentation. This is especially great if you want to combine Prezi’s unique zooming functionality with well-crafted design.

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