The Presentation Podcast
TLC Creative Services, Inc.
The Presentation Podcast is conversations from inside design studios about presentation design, tools, tips and running a presentation agency.
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Jul 30, 2017 • 1h 3min
Software Productivity Tips, Hacks and Apps For The Busy Designer
Episode #35 Everyone has cool tips, apps and ways of doing things. It is part of what makes an experienced designer experienced. Join Troy, Sandy and Nolan as they have fun talking about what apps, hacks and cool tips they use as part of their daily routine. Full Episode Show Notes http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/35 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: info@thepresentationpodcast.com Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month
Jul 18, 2017 • 1h 9min
Yes, PowerPoint Frustrates Us
Episode #34 First, Nolan makes a big announcement! Then, Troy, Sandy and Nolan discuss "Frustration: [fra'-str-ay-shun], the feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of inability to change or achieve something." That is the official definition of Frustration, and it definitely describes the feelings presentation designers experience, often on a daily basis, when working in PowerPoint. Yes, even our favorite presentation software frustrates us, and this afternoon Troy, Nolan and Sandy are just venting a little. Full Episode Show Notes http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/34 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: info@thepresentationpodcast.com Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month
Jul 4, 2017 • 1h 1min
Just Talking About Animation
Episode #33 Join Troy, Sandy and Nolan for a conversation about PowerPoint animation; likes, dislikes, uses, wishes, tips & tricks to adding animation to presentation projects. Full Episode Show Notes http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/33 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: info@thepresentationpodcast.com Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month
Jun 20, 2017 • 1h 14min
How to be a Good Design Client
Episode #31 - Being a good client to your designer has many benefits. Because design projects are not all about the client. They are also not all about the designer. Design projects to be successful require both client and designer interaction to create the final deliverable. A successful project requires both the client and designer to create the final deliverable. Today's conversation is about an often unspoken topic that hopefully designers, and design clients, find valuable. Full Episode Show Notes http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/32 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: info@thepresentationpodcast.com Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month
Jun 6, 2017 • 1h 13min
What Makes a Real PowerPoint Template Real
Episode #31: PowerPoint templates are a real thing, not a collection of slides. A real template is an aide to everyone by establishing styling options, consistency parameters, and presets to make design time faster. Troy, Nolan, Sandy have an in-depth conversation about what makes a template a template, with plenty of tips and best practices, and why a real template has tremendous value. Full Episode Show Notes http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/31 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: info@thepresentationpodcast.com Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month
May 16, 2017 • 24min
Windows 10 Fluent Design and The Future Of Presentation Design
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. Full Episode Show Notes http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/30 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: info@thepresentationpodcast.com Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month
May 2, 2017 • 1h 6min
What Else Do You Use PowerPoint For?
Episode #29 - PowerPoint is an amazingly versatile application. The core focus of the application is on presentation slides, but it is used for so much more, so Troy, Nolan, and Sandy are sharing their top 10 things uses PowerPoint for - outside of presentation slides. Full Episode Show Notes http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/29 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: info@thepresentationpodcast.com Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month
Apr 18, 2017 • 1h 1min
Presentation Project Deposits, Terms, and $
Episode #28 When a new design project comes in, the project billing amount and process needs to be defined. Is there a deposit? What are the payment terms? All very important considerations on the business side of design and the topic of discussion for Troy, Sandy and Nolan this episode. Full Episode Show Notes http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/28 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: info@thepresentationpodcast.com Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month
Apr 4, 2017 • 52min
When Do You Say No to a Project?
Episode #27 It is easy to say Yes. It is polite, and everyone likes to hear "yes." But, in the real world, it is sometimes better to say No to a project. Troy, Nolan, and Sandy talk about their business philosophy of when it is better to say No to a project, or a client, and share many stories of when a Yes should have been a No. Full Episode Show Notes http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/27 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: info@thepresentationpodcast.com Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month
Mar 21, 2017 • 51min
Typography - Part 2
Episode #26: 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. Full Episode Show Notes http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/26 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: info@thepresentationpodcast.com Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month
