Why presentations don’t meet those criteria. When does it make sense to use design templates? This surprises a lot of people, which is why I finally decided to write a detailed blog post about this topic. And the first step towards that goal is to stop using PowerPoint design templates in your presentations. I know it’s not the answer you wanted, but I’m here to help you create engaging and effective presentations. “I have an important presentation coming up (e.g., job talk, conference presentation), what’s the best PowerPoint template I should use?”Įxcept, it’s also the wrong question to ask.īecause the answer is: the best PowerPoint template is the one you make for yourself.
I’m often tagged into threads on Twitter where someone asks something like: It’s time stop using slide design templates: Here’s why.Ĭhances are you found this blog post because you are an academic, scientist, researcher, or evaluator who has a simple question: what is the best PowerPoint template to use?
