Design-thinking works…even for geeks

You wouldn’t think that a workshop with colored pens, scissors and tape would appeal to the engineering-types. Here’s how Leo Bley from SAP has implemented the sketching and thinking process into his presentation development:
I started with sticky pads, but they were sticky.  They were good for brainstorming on a wall with other people, but they [...]

Topic: Design, Message, Strategy
Tags: brainstorm, index cards, leo bley, PowerPoint, SAP

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Tricks for Getting to the Core of Your Story (Part 1)

So you have a topic for a presentation and you’re ready to start building slides in PowerPoint, right?
Not so fast.
Before you reach for that mouse, you might want to spend some time getting your story straight. After all, presentations are basically just stories. And great presentations always come from great stories.
At Duarte, our clients come [...]

Topic: Message
Tags: brainstorm, messaging, PowerPoint, story, Writing

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Use a Brainstorm Before You Open PowerPoint!

We’ve all heard it before…
“the presentation is due tomorrow, and you have to pull together the content, QUICK!”
Deadlines can make you feel like you have to cut corners and eliminate some very important steps in your creative process, but try to start all projects with at least a quick brainstorm.
Pulling four of your smartest co-workers [...]

Topic: Message
Tags: brainstorm, creative, ideas, messaging, rules

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