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How to easily make an AWESOME first slide in PowerPoint?

By: Author Shrot Katewa

A good first impression can have a lasting impact. Thus, having a good design for your first slide is important. We’ve seen that people often simply put the title of the presentation as a first slide. I personally dislike this the most. It just shows that the person creating the presentation was simply not interested in it (even though that may not necessarily be true).

Thus, knowing how to create a good first slide is as important if not more as knowing how to create the rest of the presentation. The best part is – you can easily create an awesome first slide for your presentation in minutes in a few quick and easy steps. Obviously, if you have the time at hand, you can easily spend an hour or two making that perfect first slide! In this post, we take a look at how to easily create a first slide with a few examples of actual designs that we have created for our clients.

1. What is the first slide of a PPT presentation called?

The first slide of a presentation is called a “Title slide” or a “Cover slide” . This slide often contains the title of the presentation and hence the name title slide. It is also often referred to as the “Opening slide” of the presentation. The title slide is often the slide that is displayed on the screen before you start your presentation. Thus, it is important to have a title slide that not only looks good but also shares relevant information about your presentation.

2. What content should be included on the first slide of the PPT presentation?

A title slide or the cover slide does not need too much content. The purpose of the title slide is really to give an indication of what the presentation is all about. Thus, an ideal title slide should contain nothing more than –

• Presentation title
• Date of the presentation
• Presenter’s name and designation

It is not necessary to have all the above three pieces of information on a cover slide. Do keep in mind that not all cover slides are the same and what content is displayed on the cover slide can be organisation specific. An organisation may have a preference or a fixed structure for the content that needs to be put on a cover slide. This may vary from the above structure.

3. How to easily design a beautiful first slide in minutes?

As I mentioned earlier, having a good first slide can have a lasting positive impact on your audience. Thus, it is important to create a good design for your first slide. There are several ways you can design the cover slide. Let’s look at some of the easiest ways you can create a beautiful cover slide –

Method 1 – Using PowerPoint’s “Design Ideas” functionality (for beginners)

I must admit, PowerPoint’s “Design Ideas” functionality has great potential. In fact, we at OwlScape were planning on creating a similar plugin for PowerPoint users before Microsoft introduced this feature. This functionality is not just great for beginners, but also at least a must try for intermediate level users too. Designers from OwlScape also at least check out the functionality every once in a while especially when we hit a creative bloq.

It is really easy to work with. In just a couple of clicks and a few minutes, you can make your title slide look completely different –

To do this, all you need to do is put some text on your cover slide and use the “Design Ideas” functionality of PowerPoint. For example, you can write the title and subtitle of your presentation.

Next, click on the “Design” tab on your Menu bar. On the ribbon under the design tab, look for “Design Ideas” feature. It is normally on the far right of the screen on the ribbon. Click on it, and wait for a bit.

In a few seconds, PowerPoint will automatically throw a few ways in which you can design your title slide. You can choose the design you like, and repeat the process to get more results.

If you are unable to see any design ideas or you get an error, you could close the error result by clicking on the close button marked with “X” next to Design Ideas. Then, try clicking in any of the text box on the slide and click on “Design Ideas” again. A few attempts will surely give you some interesting results.

There are a few drawbacks though. These are as follows –

• The results are not consistent . If you happen to delete the slide and try to recreate using the exact same process, the result may be different. This can be both good and bad 🙂
• Editing the design of the suggested slide may not be easy for beginners – when you need to make some changes to the chosen design option, it doesn’t happen directly. You will need to work with the master slides in order to make the design changes. This may seem daunting especially if you are a beginner.
• Sometimes, it just doesn’t work – Even though you may have created a slide using the same content before, sometimes when you try to recreate using the same content, it may simply fail to showcase any ideas. In such an event, we would advise you to click on the text box or an image on your slide and try again by clicking on the Design Ideas option.
• Available for Office 2016 onwards – If you are a PowerPoint user using an older version of Microsoft Office, you may not be able to easily access this functionality. Having the latest PowerPoint version can be of great help!

One thing to note is that the “Design Ideas” option can be used not just for the cover slide, but also for other slides. However, I would advise resisting the temptation of using it for every single slide. 🙂

Method 2 – Using shapes to create an interesting cover slide (for intermediate users)

One other way of having an interesting cover slide is by using the shapes in PowerPoint. Let’s look at the following example –

If you look at the above example carefully, you’ll notice that we’ve only added a shape to the already existing title and the subtitle in the “After” slide. Simply adding a shape, a logo and aligning the text can alter the look of the slide drastically.

There are many ways you can add a shape to the slide. My favourite method is to add a horizontal or a vertical “Trapezoid/ trapezium” (a quadrilateral shape with one pair of parallel sides). A trapezoid shape allows me to have enough space to write the title of the slide and some more content.

To create this shape, you can follow the below steps –

On the menu bar, click on “Insert” and then click on “Shapes”. Under the basic shapes option, select the trapezium shape. Next, create the shape on your slide.

Make sure that the size of the trapezium is good enough to cover about ⅔ parts of the slide. Also ensure that the parallel sides of the trapezium touch the top and bottom part of the slide. Now all you need to do is add the title and subtitle, along with the logo to create your cover slide.

Similarly, you can also use the trapezium vertically. You can also use various types of shapes on your cover slide. The possibilities are literally endless!

Method 3 – Using shapes with images to create an awesome cover slide! (for advanced users)

If you are still not satisfied with your cover slide, there are several other ways you can make it look even more impressive. The easiest way to take it to the next level is to use images in combination with the shapes.

Let’s look at a few examples –

Combination cover slide design example – 1

In the above design, a shape has been created in the background using a freeform tool. Next, two appropriate images have been identified and put in front of the shape. All this has been kept predominantly to the right side of the slide allowing space to write the title, subtitle and the other relevant information on the left.

Combination cover slide design example – 2

In this example, we’ve used one corner of curved rectangle shape to create an interesting design. Two copies of the same shape have been considered. The one below is filled with a colour and tilted at a slight angle. The one above has an image inserted in the shape.

Combination cover slide design example – 3

In the above example, a combination of several shapes and images are used to create a visually pleasing design. Obviously, this may not be something that a beginner can create right of the bat. But the reason we put this design as an example is because barring the design skills (knowing what shape to include and where), creating this slide is not as advanced as you might think. This slide has been created by only using shapes and image elements along with the logo and text. The purpose of using this as an example was to showcase the endless possibilities on how a seemingly complex cover slide can be made by merely using basic shapes and images.

4. How to find images for the first slide of your presentation?

Whether you are using a combination of images and shapes or simply using an image on your title slide, it is important to identify a good image that resembles the topic of your presentation. Consider the following example –

If you’ve been following along, I’m sure you would have noticed by now that the above title slide has been created using a combination of images and shapes. Again, the design can be easily created using shapes and image elements. However, part of the reason that makes this slide look good and relevant to the presentation is the choice of image. Since the presentation is for a corporate organisation, choosing an image that resembles a corporate environment would be relevant.

Take a moment to scroll up and notice the other cover slide examples that I shared above.

The cover slide example 1 was designed for a presentation on education. Thus, choosing an image that represents education effectively communicates to the audience that the presentation is something to do with education even without the word “education” in the title or the subtitle or anywhere on the slide (Don’t resist, go ahead and have a look at the slide again! 🙂 )

Likewise, example 3 uses a mobile device in the title slide giving an indication that the product being talked about in the presentation is likely going to be an app.

Thus, choosing an appropriate image is important as it subtly communicates the message to the audience.

Finding the images for your presentation can take some time. You can use Google to see a few references on what type of images can be used. Avoid the temptation of using Google images directly on your presentation as this can violate copyright laws. We wrote a detailed post on where to find and how to use images for your presentation (link – https://owlscape.in/can-i-use-google-images-for-my-presentation/ ). Be sure to check it out!

I’m sure by now you’ve noticed a few different ways you can create a good title slide for your presentation. I hope this post helps you to think out of the box while creating the title slide of your next presentation. I also hope that going forward you will surely give enough focus on creating an impressive first slide even if you only have a few minutes.

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10 Strong Opening Slides to Start A Presentation (With Examples!)

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It is weird how now that we all live on our laptops and depend on them for entertainment and livelihood, things that shock us aren’t that many. This is a big itchy spot when it comes to engaging audiences and having a killer opening.

Lets focus on getting that perfect first slide in your presentation to help you kick off on the right foot.

How to open presentations

Opening presentations is an extremely daunting task. The worry of putting your best foot forward but at the same time not coming across as arrogant and the whole issue with fanning your armpits just before you step on the stage.

Yeah, I know. I relate, I think most of us do. We have braved those sweat patches and we have conquered.

It is time to up our opening game and while I will be getting to the ways we can do that, you can also check out this video for a quick idea.

What should be the first slide of a presentation?

Your first slide, needs to be impactful, with minimal content. An extremely difficult balance to maintain, but! Not impossible.

Your first slide, traditionally, is your name, the topic you are going to speak on and maybe on or two other details with MAYBE an image or some other graphics.

Gone are the days when we open speeches or presentations the traditional way, nothing wrong with it, but doing something “not normal” often helps us get people’s attention and that is the easiest way to get your points across and have them received positively.

Let’s check out a few ways you can open slides for a strong opening!

Strong Opening Slide Ideas

We’ve got our thinking cap on, let’s get cracking!

There are so many ways we can have a strong opening, even when you think presentations limit you.

Think of it this way, because people know you’re going to presenting something, they are going to give you full control of a projector. A big ass screen for all to see. If that isn’t filled with potential, I don’t know what is.

Well, with great power comes great responsibility, so let’s check out a few ways we can have killer opening slides , while of course being responsible… ish.

Idea 1: Introduction

There is no better way to get the audience to remember you than putting a giant photo of yourself on the screen and going, this is me, – an extremely edited version of me, but still, me. 🙂

Buddy. No. That was an attempt at being the funny – clever person. Clearly it didn’t work.

Don’t get me wrong, talking about yourself is good, important even to some extent, but that is it you see, it isn’t the fact that you’re talking about yourself that is the problem but what are you talking about that is.

The usual go to is to list out your biodata for the audience to read on the screen, while you speak the exact same thing off of the presentation. This is where we go wrong, no one wants to know about all your seven Ph.Ds. Bruce. (get the reference please)

Be proud of your qualifications, you earned them, but know when and where which qualification might be useful.

For example, you are a certified chartered accountant and have written plays that were on Broadway. In a screenwriting workshop / panel / seminar, as great as getting your chartered accountancy is, your experience as a writer holds way more value and is what will help you get the audience’s attention.

Let’s create an opening slide with the above example.

I used these polaroid photo ideas because for a play on Broadway, we’d love to see pictures! You can use tasteful pictures and even stock photos to help your audience get the right idea of your background.

Of course, I used these random paper elements to give it a more “writer” feel and also because this is my aesthetic, but you need to remember that this is your presentation and no cookie cutter mould will work. Even templates are meant to be edited to suit your needs.

Idea 2: Quiz

Is this to make your audience feel dumb? As much as that chaotic evil side of you may want to. Never do that. Respect their experiences as much as you would want them to respect yours.

Starting off with a quiz is a great way to warm up the crowd and get them involved in your presentation. Give them something to think about and it honestly doesn’t matter if they get it right or wrong, what matters is that they are trying to answer and interact!

Quizzes are a great ice breaker and also a great tool to get the audience going, you can also try to have a one off question or a series of questions.

Lets take the slide as an example, it could be for a presentation on a film industry and the question could be, guess the film from these three pictures, or they could be three different questions.

Remember as an opening slide, it should neither be text nor image heavy, just the right amount.

You could even create a game out of those quizzes and have checked off your list and even use these as a starting off point and come back to the topics (which could be your answers) while using this quiz as a reference point. The possibilities are endless!

Idea 3: Stimulation of Imagination

It always great to know what your audience is thinking, or in the least get them thinking!

You see, once they start thinking, they begin forming an opinion about the topic, which gets them invested and since you are the person addressing the topic, they will begin comparing their point of view / opinion with what they are saying.

There will always be different perspectives, what matters here is that they are invested enough to pay attention to you.

A really easy way to help them get started with forming an opinion is, asking them to take a minute to think about something.

For example: Think about a dancing monkey.

Can some of you describe the monkey you imagined, in the comment section? Was it wearing tap shoes and a top hat? Was it wearing a marching band uniform? Did it have your best friend’s face on it? Mine did!

Each of you had your own Dancing Monkey, and if thinking about it for a few seconds made it your own, imagine the attachment you can build by just spending a few minutes or even the duration of a presentation on it!

For example, you’re taking a presentation on perspectives or psychology. You can display this image and ask them what they think of it. Some may think about freedom, some loneliness and some people’s thoughts may be so profound that we could’ve never thought of it!

Idea 4: Video

This could work just as marvellous as sharing an image and opening a short discussion on its interpretations. You could even start with a video and use it as a segue into your presentation.

For example this video could be used as a great example for a marketing strategy by the brand and could be a great way to get the audience interested given the emotional quotient and relatable sibling content.

Idea 5: Image

Using an image might not necessarily mean that you can only invite the audience to imagine and think on their own. You can use an image to start your presentation and help get your point across.

You see that how the image is the hero of the slide? There is text, definitely, but much smaller, it looks as a complementary to the image instead of the other way around.

In this slide for example, assume poverty is the topic, a very telling image of poverty could help get the conversation started and make the audience more receptive of the topic.

An image in a way helps them “put a face” to the issue and that makes is easier for you to hold their attention and keep it.

Idea 6: Quote

It is well known and understood how impactful the right quote at the right time can be.

Lets focus on some things that people can often get wrong when using quotes.

Firstly, using long quotes, this is a no no when it comes to presentations because, then the audience will be in a rush to read the whole quote and if your point is made before then, well, we won’t get the desired effect will we?

Another thing to keep in mind is to not have a quote just to use it as a quote, pretty cryptic, honestly it is simple, if you are giving a presentation on a person and using their quote or you are using a random quote, make sure to have something to add to it.

It could be something simple. For example when talking about a person’s life:

“When this person said this, they were on their death bed, but they had lead a vivacious life until then to say the least, let’s start at the very beginning…”

Notice how despite there being a background picture, a text box, a bird in the corner, and all that, the text is what is the hero of the slide. You could even add a picture of the person whom you are quoting if it seems relevant.

Remember to always give credit where it is due. It never hurts.

Idea 7: Story

Who doesn’t love a good story? Storytelling is a major part of public speaking where animation, emotion and gestures and tones play a huge role in delivering your point.

With presentations, you need to remember to not just select any story, you need find / write a story that connects well to your topic, for example, if we are speaking about technology, a story about Alice and her looking glass don’t really give you much room to work in a segue.

Storytelling is a whole other conversation, check out this article to learn more about public speaking and how storytelling factors into it: Public Speech Into Story: 3 Steps To Telling A Captivating Story

Here the pictures are the heroes, and while words are important, make them complementary to what you are speaking.

Starting off with a joke is also a very popular trick and I think why should it be this or that, why should it be a joke or a story, why can’t it be a humorous story?

Now don’t go fretting about because it doesn’t have to be fictional, it could even be an anecdote from your experiences or maybe one comic strip you found online.

When it comes to humorous speeches, it can be quite intimidating, but here is an article I think will help you wade through these waters: A Guide To Using Humour In Your Speech

Idea 8: Examples

This is a great way to introduce your topic to a crowd that doesn’t know your topic well. Create examples or situations to help your audience gain a smooth entry into your presentation.

It is like math, it is fun when you understand, and that means you care and give attention to it.

You can also use case studies or make your examples into stories to make it more subtle and seamless.

Here is where a traditional topic, sentence and image layout of an opening slide is best suggested. You can build this in any direction and still be able to relate to your slide.

Idea 9: Hard Facts

Facing facts instances that are always either pleasantly welcomed or hard to swallow. Hitting the audience with hard facts works really well, especially if what you are going to talk about is a difficult or sensitive issue.

An astonishing fact is bound to catch people’s attention and you can always use it to your advantage!

According to Femme International, over the last 20 years, the sanitary pad sector has bloomed and advanced; they have taken over the industry and 85% of menstruating women in the country use napkins. As society progressed and the taboo on periods were lifted from many regions, a new problem came up. One which is really harmful. We all know that the blood that comes out during our periods is harmful and full of bacteria. Now include this bacteria filled blood with a pad which takes 500-800 years to decompose. That’s right, 500-800 years of a used sanitary napkin breeding bacteria in rivers, drains, soil and the sea. A menstruating woman uses 15-20 pads for one cycle. Which sums up to 7,200-9,600 pads over an average period of 40 years. This is just for one woman. According to UNICEF roughly 26% of the world’s population are menstruating women. This means that 2.28 BILLION women are going to use over 9,000 pads EACH during their menstruating years.

Always try to not keep your introductory slides text heavy, but when starting with facts, try to highlight them, notice how the topic and the image are not very prominent but play their part in bringing together the entire slide while the first thing you read is the fact, underlined and set in the middle.

Try to play around with the layouts, figure out what suits your needs the best.

Idea 10: Controversial Statements

Who doesn’t love controversies?

Even if we know something is clickbait, it still catches our eye. Even if we know something to not be possible, when someone says it – with conviction, our ears do perk up.

It doesn’t have to be something extraordinary, just not ordinary enough that it catches people’s attention and in the end, you can always use it to connect your conclusion to your introduction.

Here is a great TEDTalk that would help you understand what I am talking about.

If you plan to use this method, it is easier to dive into your slides after you’ve made the statement and start elaborating on it instead of right at the beginning, it could start with your topic or some proof or where ever your presentation takes you!

Final Thoughts

A presentation carries as much personality as its maker, if you want the right impact you need to use the templates, infographics and tools available to you to the fullest, but remember, there is a thing called “too much” as well.

The easiest way to kill it with your presentations is to keep it neat, in your aesthetic and to the point. Make it engaging, make it colourful, make it black and white. It would work perfectly if it bounces off your personality on stage.

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What should be the first slide of a presentation?

The first page of ppt should act like the cover of a book. It should give the would-be reader or audience a clear idea of what’s inside.

A PowerPoint first slide is commonly called a title slide or a cover slide, and it should include 3 main elements: (1) a title detailing the topic of the presentation, (2) An image that visually supports the title by adding more clarity to the topic, and (3) the reading time required to consume the presentation.

What is the best ppt first-page design?

The best first-page design for a ppt presentation or other more modern presentations is a mix of text and visuals that work together to provide the audience with a clear sense that the presentation is relevant, interesting, and worth reading. The best design choice is using a video with a short title text and tagline. A video will be effective in grabbing attention and a well-crafted title will make clear what the benefit of reading the presentation will be.

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A first impression is important and creating one should never be taken lightly. It’s no surprise then, that people often simply put their title on the slides as an attention-grabbing feature for viewers – but I am personally opposed to this most common method because it just shows a lack of interest in what you’re presenting (even though again maybe not necessarily true).

First, you’ll need to decide what your presentation will be about. Do we want it to focus on one subject or do a wide-ranging overview of many topics? Once that’s clear in mind then the next step is choosing an appropriate design for each slide – don’t worry though because this can easily happen all at once using our quick and easy steps! So let’s get started by deciding how big should my slideshows be. Should they only contain pictures OR videos too?! Lastly, put together everything into actually creating these amazing.

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What is the first slide of a PPT presentation?

The first slide of any presentation is called a “Title Slide” or sometimes just simply referred to as the cover. This main title often contains key information about what you will be presenting and how it pertains back to our topic at hand, making this crucial for getting started on time!

How to easily design a beautiful first slide in minutes?

Now that you’ve seen some of the simplest ways to create a great-looking first slide, let’s dive into more detail. There are plenty out there for designers who want their work looked at by as many people as possible – but these will only get your audience so far! To really wow ’em and leave an impression on them long after they’ve finished scrolling through all available information online or reading through this article…you need something special: A killer design made just for them with personalization built right in from start to finish.

Method 1 – Using PowerPoint’s “Design Ideas” functionality 

PowerPoint’s “Design Ideas” functionality offers great potential for creativity and design, with many possibilities. This feature is not just good enough to try out on beginners; intermediates will also benefit from using this tool in their work too! We at OwlScape like getting inspired by creative blogs when we need some fresh ideas—so it’s always worth checking yours out if you have access or time.”

To give your presentation an edge, all you need to do is put some text on the cover slide and use PowerPoint’s “Design Ideas” feature. For example, You can write titles or subtitles for each section of information that they are presenting

Why not set out what belongs where with these simple steps? This will help keep viewers organized while giving them more clarity about how much time has passed since beginning watching!

Next, click on the “Design” tab located in your Menu bar. On this menu’s ribbon under Design Ideas, you will find a feature called “design ideas.” Click it and wait for just about 2 minutes before seeing anything!

Designing a logo is all about finding your unique style. It’s not always easy, but with some creativity and elbow grease, you can turn those generic designs into something that will befit any company or business!

that has an idea for how they would like their brand identity represented in terms of colors/fonts used on social media platforms such as Twitter etc., then it might help them if we started there first instead of trying to come up propose abstract ideas from scratch which could lead nowhere fast due lack meaningful input.

• Don’t let PowerPoint decide how you use PowerPoint.

With all these features, it can be hard to decide what is worth using and when. But don’t worry! We’ve got your back with this list of must-haves for any PowerPoint user and those on the fence (or looking forward) will want to see them too.

Make sure to check out our pre-made themes before you adopt them. You can try different typefaces and formatting from other programs like Adobe Illustrator or Apple Pages if Calibri & Cambria aren’t cutting it for your needs! Try making the presentation more interesting by changing up colors too – this will help keep attention on what’s important in any given moment rather than being distracted constantly by something blue (like their default tone).

• Create custom slide sizes.

When you’re creating a presentation, keep in mind that the default slide size may not work well on weirdly sized displays. If your screen is too small or large for what’s expected of it and needs to be resized accordingly before printing out copies so they’ll fit properly onto sheets of paper – here’s how!

• Edit your slide template design.

It’s common to design each slide by hand, but it can be easier and faster if you edit your PowerPoint template beforehand. Here are some tips for getting started with this process!

To start editing a pre-made presentation or charting out new ideas on what will ultimately become an empty canvas – let’s take advantage of our free time while still being mindful about saving every last minute possible during these busy work days so we don’t end up feeling overwhelmed at the end o the week wondering where everything went wrong because there wasn”t enough hours in one day (or weeks) spent putting together correctly aligned content across various medium.

• Make sure all of your objects are properly aligned.

The key to making a presentation look polished and professional is having properly aligned objects on your slide. You can manually try aligning them yourself, but we all know how that typically works out – you’re trying hard enough as it is without throwing some guesswork into the mix! Get rid of those worries by letting PowerPoint do its magic for you with this trick-it’ll line up everything perfectly every time so there’s nothing left guessing when viewers go through minutes or hours worth of content at one time over several days/weeks.

• Use “Format Object” to better control your objects’ designs.

When you right-click on an object and select ‘format’, the menu will pop up with all sorts of options to adjust it just how your heart desires. You can change shadows, and measurements or even create reflections–whatever looks best!

• Take advantage of PowerPoint’s shapes.

With the release of Microsoft’s expanded format options, PowerPoint provides more design potential with shapes. The user can now create better designs by using their flexible toolkit and incorporating different types or patterns into each slide’s layout!

PowerPoint is the ultimate tool for making presentations that get your message across. With Smart shapes, you can create diagrams and flow charts in no time! The best part? You don’t even need creativity because they’re pre-made – just choose what kind of shape it should be then fill out any borders or titles as desired to make them look interesting enough until next month’s meeting.

The new version has some cool features including one where users can apply different typesets based on their needs at every stage throughout the production process so there won’t ever again.

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How to Create a Stunning Presentation Cover Page [+ Examples]

Published: January 06, 2021

When you're focused on creating a meaningful, persuasive presentation, it's easy to overlook the cover page. But giving that first page of your deck a little more love can actually go a long way towards grabbing your audience's attention early on and setting the tone for the rest of your presentation.

A stunning presentation cover page can intrigue your audience into wanting to know more and increase engagement with the information you’re presenting. On the other hand, a lackluster slide, or even the lack of one, can dampen audience enthusiasm for your presentation, and maybe even your own.

You've put so much work into your presentation -- why waste that valuable real estate on the first slide of your deck?

In this post, we'll cover the basics of creating a presentation cover page that's informative and attention-grabbing. Let's dive in.

What's included in a presentation cover page?

A good presentation cover page accomplishes three simple things:

• It introduces the topic with a straightforward title.
• It introduces you (and your organization, if applicable)
• It sets the tone of your presentation.

We probably don't need to tell you this one, but your presentation cover page should be centered around a title. And ideally, a title that's straightforward, descriptive, and simple. If you're finding it hard to keep your title short, add a subtitle (in smaller print) to clarify what you'll be speaking about.

Next, identify the person (or group) who will be giving the presentation. In some cases, this will be as simple as including your own name, and in others, you'll want to include your company name, logo, department, or other identifying information. As a general guideline, you'll need less identifying information if you're giving an internal presentation.

If your audience is mainly folks outside of your company (or there are plans to distribute your deck externally) you'll typically want to include more information to identify your company clearly.

A successful cover page sets the "tone" of your deck -- but what does that really mean? The colors, imagery, fonts, and placements of different elements on your cover page all create a specific visual style that the rest of your deck should follow.

A well-designed page conveys a sense of professionalism and preparedness that a simple monochrome text slide simply cannot. Even if you're not a design expert, you need to pay attention to the aesthetics of your cover page. Fortunately, it's easier than ever to find free, professional-looking presentation templates without needing a degree in graphic design. Whatever you choose, it's important to remain relevant to your presentation (and, if applicable, your company's branding).

We'll explore a few examples of cover pages below so you can see how different elements converge to set the tone for a variety of different presentations.

Presentation Cover Page Examples

Below, we've compiled a number of presentation cover pages that succeed in different areas. Remember: there's no single perfect format for a presentation cover page, but hopefully, you get some inspiration from this list.

Setting An Emotional Tone

The right presentation page can set an emotional tone as well as a visual one. This presentation cover page for a nonprofit conveys a mission-driven approach to protecting nature, with a well-selected, relevant image, and a call-to-action directly in the subtitle. (Photo by Andy Køgl on Unsplash )

Focusing on a Photo

You don't need to overcomplicate the format of your cover page, especially if you have a great photo to use as a full background image. A simple stock photo here provides a clean backdrop for this presentation on remote work. Just make sure your title text is legible over any background photo you decide to use. (Photo by Corinne Kutz on Unsplash )

Leading With Your Brand

Even if you're the central speaker for a presentation, it might make more sense to highlight your team or brand on your cover page, instead of including your own personal information (you can always include your own contact info at the end of your deck for follow-up questions). Context (if you're speaking at a particular event or annual meeting) can be important to highlight as well on your cover page.

There's a big difference between a cover slide you didn't put much thought into and a slide that makes good use of whitespace and leans on strong copy. Sometimes, the best way to lead an audience into your presentation is to create space for a little mystery.

If you're giving a more casual presentation or a pitch that doesn't need to follow a particular format, consider going the minimal route and opening with a simple cover page slide that asks your audience a question (one that you of course plan to answer).

Set a Purpose

Many presentations include an agenda slide directly after your cover slide, but that doesn't mean you can use your cover slide to set a clear purpose upfront. Consider using your subtitle to explain a more robust (but still simple!) description of what you'll cover.

Presentation Cover Page Templates

Instead of creating your presentation cover page from scratch, using a template can take much of the work out of the process. Check out these websites for templates that you can use for your presentation or for inspiration to create your own designs.

A tried-and-true favorite of many marketing teams, Canva offers up a wide selection of modern, drag-and-drop presentation templates with truly unique cover pages. If you're on the hunt for a cover page that looks like you hired a graphic designer to create it just for you, Canva is a good place to start your search. Canva offers both free and paid options.

Beautiful.ai

Beautiful.ai has an intuitive, highly-customizable presentation builder that allows you to import your own visual elements directly from your computer or a Dropbox folder. Like Canva, they offer a number of free and paid template options (with great cover pages). Their biggest differentiating feature is their (frankly, very cool) adaptive AI technology, which intuits how you're trying to design a slide and makes changes automatically to suit the direction of your project.

For a completely free option with cover page starter template to suit a wide range of different projects across different formats, check out EDIT. Their online tool is specifically designed to create cover pages in a simple, easy-to-use interface.

Another highly-customizable template source is Visme, which gives users the ability to select a starting template from their (expansive) library and customize elements in a simple web editor.

VectorStock ®

VectorStock® has a massive selection of PowerPoint presentation cover page templates for purchase if you're looking for something that's ready to plug and go without the need for customization (beyond adding your own name and title, of course).

First Impressions Matter

For better or worse, audiences will judge a presentation by its cover page. Because of this, it’s vital that you give your cover page the care and attention that it deserves. Ultimately, a cover page isn't simply a placeholder, it’s a vital component that can drum up interest for your presentation. The best part is that with the tools available online, you don’t have to be an artist to create a stunning presentation cover page.

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16 Best Free PowerPoint PPT Cover Page Design Templates to Download 2024

Creating an attractive presentation cover page for PPT can be challenging.

Create stylish and eye-catching PowerPoint cover slides for your next presentation. Use a professionally designed PowerPoint template.

Having the cover page pop is the first step in creating a memorable presentation. 

PowerPoint templates help you focus on the actual content. Creating a template that can compete with other high-quality designs may be hard.

Envato Elements offers a marketplace full of PowerPoint templates. They can all be downloaded with a low monthly cost .

5 Best Top Trending Premium PowerPoint PPT Cover Page Design Templates (From Envato Elements - For (2024)

Now let’s look at a few of the top premium printable flyer templates from Envato. We’ll first explore five of the  best cool flyer designs from Envato Elements.

Take a look at these PowerPoint cover page ideas:

1.  Minimal PPT Cover Pages

Here's an all-in-one PowerPoint presentation template. The creators made its cover slide for PPT with a minimal look. The template has tons of white space and subtle colors to focus primarily on the information.

A few notable features include:

• 32 animated unique PowerPoint cover slides
• 4000+ vector icons
• drag and drop photo replace
• full HD 16:9 ratio
• background covers for PPT

2. The X Note PowerPoint Presentation Cover Page

This effective, modern, and easy-to-customize presentation helps you turn your ideas into persuasive presentations. It features one of the best PowerPoint covers. If you've got a product design coming up, this presentation lets your ideas shine. 

Here are a few notable features for this PowerPoint cover page template:

• 4:3 and 16:9 screen layouts
• PowerPoint cover slide templates with transition animations
• 40+ unique PowerPoint cover slide template
• 4 pre-made themes 

3. Be. - Minimal PowerPoint Cover Pages

Be. focuses on the creatives. The clean and minimalist layout gives you plenty of options to showcase any type of business or personal presentation. The PowerPoint title page is divided into two. One half of the cover page PowerPoint features a place for an image. The other side for the title of your presentation.

Here's what you can expect from this template:

• 125+ unique and creative PowerPoint cover slide templates 
• 550+ free font icons 
• all objects are vector and fully editable
• Easy drag and drop to change images

4. Expert - PowerPoint Cover Pages for Presentations

This high-quality PowerPoint cover page introduces a whopping 620 unique slides. The welcome slide for PPT has five triangle shapes that allow you to add images to, a title, and a section to add around three sentences. 

There are plenty of features that come with this template, including: 

• 100 theme colors 
• white & dark versions
• 620 unique PowerPoint cover slide templates
• fully animated
• 16:9 full HD quality presentation

5.  PPT Presentation With Cover Pages & Infographics

This is a powerful PowerPoint template presentation with front page designs that let you build whatever you like. The presentation cover page for PowerPoint is full of vibrant and colorful elements. It'll help you deliver PowerPoint cover page designs that'll catch your audience's attention. 

Features for these PowerPoint presentation cover pages include:

• 11 modern and unique PowerPoint covers with slides
• widescreen (16:9)
• handmade infographics for your PPT cover pages
• free icon pack
• fully customizable 

Now let's look at the best PPT free presentation cover templates with high-quality PowerPoint cover slides.

5 Free Elements PowerPoint Templates With Amazing PowerPoint Covers

Are you on a tight budget, but aiming for the highest quality? Envato Elements is here for you! 

Here you have 5 free amazing templates with the perfect cover page for PowerPoint.

1. LIABLE - Multipurpose PowerPoint Template

Get this premium template for free! It offers a PowerPoint title page with room for a large landscape image, as well as:

• free font used
• editable graphics
• Master Slides for quick edits
• drag-and-drop image placeholders

2. Remaria - Minimalist PowerPoint Template

Here’s a template with a cute presentation cover page for PowerPoint. With this template PPT free download, you’ll get:

• a flowery welcome slide for PPT
• 5 different color schemes
• fully editable layout
• vector-based icons
• 30 modern slides

3. Genius - Multipurpose PowerPoint Template

With Genius, you get so much more than just a PowerPoint title page – and for free! This template PPT free download includes: 

• used free font
• 5 color schemes
• device mockups
• resizable graphics
• 30 slides per palette

4. Delusi Earth Tone PowerPoint Template

This is the most modern and elegant PowerPoint cover page that you can get for free! This template PPT free download offers:

• 40 total slides
• easily editable design
• quick edits with Master Slides
• drag-and-drop picture placeholders
• used and recommended free web fonts

5. Retrobox Multipurpose Presentation

Retrobox might as well have the most eye-catching cover slide for PPT. On top of that, this free premium presentation features:

• modern layout
• used Google Fonts
• 16:9 widescreen ratio
• easy to customize design

16 Top Free PowerPoint PPT Cover Page Design Templates to Download for 2024

One thing before looking for a free PowerPoint cover page template on the web. Check Envato's free offerings first.

Try out premium template files (not always Microsoft cover page downloads) at no cost to you!

Here's the deal:

• Every month Envato Elements offers 12 different hand-selected files, (fonts, presentations, videos, and more). Create a free account to download this month's free premium files now.

Do you need some more options for free PowerPoint cover page templates? Take a look at these free PPT cover page ideas:

1.  Global Education Solution - PPT Free PowerPoint Cover Pages

This free PowerPoint cover page template features an abstract image, This is to highlight the importance of education. You can include a title and subtitle for the presentation. This Microsoft cover page download as well. 

2. Simple & Professional Free PowerPoint Title Page Template

These free PPT slides offer an abstract and modern cover page. It features a neutral background with a yellow circle shape. You can add a double title for a shade effect.

3. Creative Idea Bulb - Free PPT Cover Page

Creative Idea Bulb PowerPoint cover slide combines a pencil and a light bulb to express creative learning. Use this template for teaching and creative presentations.

4. Free Abstract PowerPoint Presentation Cover & Backgrounds

You can expect several free PPT slides that work as background images for your cover page. There are different abstract and colorful designs to choose from. This is a flexible template that can work for business or personal use.

5. My Portfolio - Free Presentation Cover Page in PowerPoint

This template for PPT free to download features an aesthetic PowerPoint cover page. It’s a beige background with black spark shapes and room to add an image. It’s ideal for a business presentation or a portfolio slideshow.

6. City of Business Man - Free First Page of Presentation

City of Business Man PowerPoint cover page template has a cityscape background overlaid in red. The title is in the center of the page with a circle around it. 

7. Analysis Consultant - Free Cover Page for Your Presentation

This template is ideal for any business presentation. The cover for PPT has a businessman background image with futuristic icon graphics overlaying the image. 

8. Free Brush Stroke PowerPoint Covers & Backgrounds

Here’s another template for PPT free to download. Try any of the free PPT slides as a PowerPoint cover page. Their abstract designs look like they were painted with brush strokes. 

9. Free Presentation Title Page With Businessman Cityscape

This cover template for PPT contains a confident businessman against the backdrop of an urban landscape. The template is fully editable and has 135 different icons to choose from.

10. Newspaper Style PowerPoint Cover Page and Slides

This template is great for school presentations and features a newspaper cover page design. You can expect around 20 different slides with this template for PPT free to download.

11. PPT Free Annual Report

This Microsoft cover page download comes with a business graphic on the front. It's best used for economic-type presentations. You could also use this for any type of personal finance presentation. 

12. Business Pitch Deck - PPT Free PowerPoint Covers

The PPT cover page design download features an abstract, blue-colored shape, some rows for titles, and a row for graphics. Just like the title says, this presentation cover page is best used for pitch decks.

13. Free Classroom Cover Slide for PPT & Backgrounds

Any type of school presentation can benefit from these free PPT slides. Use any of these as a cover page for PowerPoint. There are several different designs with classroom-related shapes and drawings. 

14. PPT Free Business Plan

This simple cover page template has a dark-colored background with abstract shapes. The simplicity of the template allows it to be used for all types of business and personal presentations.

15. Data Analysis - Free PPT Cover Page Ideas

This template design is suitable for the presentations crafted for graphical representation of businesses and economics. The cover page features an abstract spherical shape with a gray-colored background.

16. Simple Retro Interface Free PPT Template

The design of this PowerPoint presentation cover page consists of a squared background with figure icons and pastel colors. There’s room for a large title and a subheading in this welcome slide for PPT. It’s a template for PPT free to download that comes with 20 slides in total.

How to Quickly Customize PowerPoint PPT Cover Page Templates (For 2024)

We’ve explored some of the very best PPT cover page templates from around the web. Once you download cover PPT templates, it’s time to customize them.

Fortunately, with premium Envato Elements templates, this is easy to do. You can customize these cover page templates in just five quick steps! Let’s learn how.

Want to follow along with this mini-tutorial? Head over to Envato Elements. Download the stunning premium Chime Presentation Template  today!

Let's get started:

1. Add Title Text to Your PPT Front Page

Once you download cover PPT templates, the first step is to add custom text. Remember, this is the first thing that audiences see. The text that sits on a premium template slide is a placeholder. You can type over it with your own words.

To do this, click into the text box like the one on the first slide here. Select the text inside and replace it with your own text. You can repeat this with any other text until you've got the slide customized to your own needs.

2. Add Font Effects to Your Background Cover PPT

Once you’ve added text, remember that it’s an important part of your style. Download cover PPT templates deserve the use of custom font effects too.

These effects live up on the Home tab, found on PowerPoint’s ribbon. With text selected, you can change the font size and style on the dropdown menus. Plus, you can add effects like italics, underlines, and more. Those options are found on the series of buttons in the Font group.

3. Insert Photos in Your PowerPoint Covers

Your cover PowerPoint slide should capture attention in an instant. One of the best ways to do this is with an image. Photos naturally grab focus, and it pays to include them on your cover slide.

To add a photo, go to the Insert tab, again found on the ribbon. From the Pictures dropdown, choose Picture from File. Browse to an image file stored on your computer and click to insert it. Watch as it appears on your slide.

4. Rearrange the Content of Your  Presentation Front Page Design

When you add photos to a slide, PowerPoint places them in a random position. Chances are, you’ll want to move the objects around. To do so, click and drag to move them to a new place on your slide. Release the cursor when you’re finished.

You can also resize content on your slides. Pull on the adjustment sliders found in each corner. This is the fastest way to resize images and objects to fit into place perfectly.

5. Change Shape Colors of Your Presentation Title Page

Notice that this slide has colorful shapes on it. While the default colors are beautiful, you may want to change them. To do so, click on one of the colorful shapes. Notice a new tab on the ribbon: Shape Format . Click Shape Format , then open up the Shape Fill dropdown.

You’ll see a color chooser menu, from which you can apply an array of new shades. Click on one of the color thumbnails to apply it to your selected shape. You can repeat these steps with other shapes to add your own custom colors to your download cover PPT.

5 Quick PowerPoint Cover Page Slide Design Tips for 2024

You're looking for the right PowerPoint cover page. Use these quick tips to get the most from your cover page presentation design:

1. Split in Half Your Presentation Title Page

The half and half cover page design works great for all types of presentations. Include an image on one half and the title and short sentences on the other half of the slide to create this type of cover page design. 

2. Feature a Center Design in Your PPT Welcome Page

Using a centered design for your slides can help your presentation by making the elements on the slides seem more important. When elements are centered, they're perceived as being crucial to the slide. The audience subconsciously views your text and images as all being important. 

3. Include Graphics in Your PowerPoint Covers

While this may be an obvious tip, it's often overlooked. Adding graphics sparingly throughout your presentation gives your slides a professional touch. It makes the presentation more engaging. Be sure to include graphics that fit what you're presenting. 

4. Give a Simplicity Look to the First Page of Your Presentation

While your cover page for PPT can work great with many different elements on it, you can still never go wrong with having a very simple cover page design. Including a graphic and title of your presentation in the center of your cover page is more than enough to set the stage for your presentation. 

5. Include Skill Bars to Your PowerPoint Cover Slide Templates

Including skill bars in your presentations helps make it much more engaging and memorable. Whether you're giving a pitch deck, creating a project proposal, or showcasing an annual report, skill bars can be used in the presentation.

Still looking for more high-quality PowerPoint templates? Let's look at even more template options for you to choose from. 

5 Top Design Trends for Your PowerPoint Cover Pages (For 2024 Presentations)

You’ve seen the very best PowerPoint cover page templates available today. And you’ve learned how to customize them in five easy steps. But you still need to ensure that you’ll make that winning first impression.

To do this, you must embrace the very latest trends for 2024. These five ideas feature in the best PowerPoint cover page designs today. Use them and prepare to wow even the toughest audiences.

Here are some PPT cover page ideas and trends:

1. Give a Minimalist Styling to Your PowerPoint Covers

In 2024, minimalist designs are in style. These layouts help your content shine. Minimalism is an aesthetic that embraces the idea of “less is more.”

By using a minimalist design, audience focus shifts to your message. They won’t be distracted by flashy design elements that add no value. Not only are these designs trendy for 2024. But they also help ensure your success as you present.

2. Add Subtle Animations to the First Page of Your Presentation

Static presentations are falling out of style, and with good reason. They’re dull, flat, and boring. Audiences expect more in 2024. An easy fix is to embrace the trend of animation. Animated slides control the flow of your slides, and they hold the audience's attention.

Try to use basic effects that support, rather than detract from, your message. For more on PowerPoint animations, check out our full tutorial:

3. Add Bold Fonts to Your Background Cover PPT

As you saw in the tutorial section, fonts are a key part of your download cover PPT design. What better way to embrace this than to choose a template with bold, stylish fonts built in? These are the trendiest font effects for 2024.

Bold fonts help your slide cover titles stand out. Audiences will have no doubt about what your presentation is about. With a premium template with built-in fonts, you’ll save time by having some work done for you.

4. Add Stylish Designer Background Covers to Your PPT

You may think of cover slide backgrounds as empty space. But in 2024, they’re something more. Stylish designer backgrounds are in style this year.

By adding a pattern or contrast to the background of your slide, you make every part of your cover page stand out. It makes the most of a single slide, which is always the goal to help you succeed.

Learn more about customizing PPT slide backgrounds with our helpful tutorial:

5. Give The First Pages of Your Presentations Layouts With Contrast

Like the idea of designer backgrounds, contrast-heavy layouts are popular in 2024. Gone are the days when basic two-tone layouts impressed audiences.

By using layouts with contrast, you can transform a PPT cover page into a work of art. Viewers will admire your design skills. These designs, found in premium templates, help your intro slide look its very best.

Discover More PowerPoint Top Cover Pages for Presentations 

Still haven't found the right PowerPoint template for your latest presentation? There are plenty of more high-quality and feature-rich PowerPoint templates with stunning-looking cover pages available on Envato Elements. 

Continue with your search for more of these templates. Feel free to check out a few more of our roundup articles below:

5 Benefits of Using the Best PowerPoint Covers With Pro Designs

Still unsure about going for the premium PowerPoint cover page options? The professionally designed  templates can really make a difference in your presentation. Here are five reasons why:

• Save time. This is the first and most common reason to go for a premium presentation cover page. You don’t need to spend hours thinking about the design nor creating it. A pro does this for you!
• Focus on the content. As the design is in the hands of the pros, you can put more thought into the information. Make sure every word and number is precise. That’s your only job.
• Make an impact. As creative and talented as you can be, most of these presentations were designs with a lot of eye to detail. The balance between the shapes, fonts, and color palette is not a coincidence. It’s all meant to make your presentation cover page (and the rest of it) shine.
• Add your own touch. If there’s anything that doesn’t convince you about the design, or if you want to add your brand’s identity, you can still do it! A premium cover slide for PPT will allow you to change the colors, rearrange the shapes, and more.
• Keep the pace. The perfect welcome slide for PPT, as well as the rest of the slides, won’t have too much text. Professionally designed presentations tend to give you just enough room for text. This way, you make sure to keep things concise.

Benefits of Envato Elements (The Power of Unlimited Use)

Envato Elements is a unique service. The subscription includes thousands of great PPT templates for a single flat-rate price.

Sign up for Envato Elements. You'll get access to thousands of unlimited use graphics and templates. Choose from web themes to  presentation templates , and more — all for one low price. 

Common PowerPoint Questions Answered (FAQ)

When you think about using cover page templates, you might have a few questions. You may be wondering about the value PowerPoint can bring to the table.

Or, you may not know which presentation app to use. Here, we’ve provided answers to five common PowerPoint questions to help you:

1. Can I Share PowerPoints on Zoom?

Yes! In today’s global world, this ability is more important than ever. By building slides that look great on Zoom, you can be ready to share with the world.

Want to learn more? We built a handy tutorial to help you start building and sharing PPT cover page slides on Zoom today:

2. How Do I Make PowerPoint Presentations More Diverse?

There are many ways! This is the most important concept in slide design today. It means using diverse imagery. It also includes making slides more accessible to those with disabilities.

Be sure to read up on these ideas and incorporate them in your next PPT design:

3. How Do I Get Design Ideas for PowerPoint?

Design inspiration comes from studying the successful PowerPoint designs of expert creatives. It’s also a feature of premium Envato Elements templates.

Pre-built slide layouts provide plenty of inspiration. You don’t have to invent layouts from scratch. Instead, you can fill in the blanks left for you by creative experts.

4. Can I Make Interactive Quizzes in PowerPoint?

Absolutely! These are great to include very early in your download cover PPT presentations. They help you engage with audiences by making your slides interactive. This is crucial because a focused audience is an interested audience.

For all the details, read our full tutorial:

5. How Do I Avoid Boring Presentations?

Be focused, be direct, and be engaging. Those are some of the key concepts that help you avoid giving a boring presentation. If you lose your audience because of dull slides, there’s no chance that they’ll connect with your message.

For more, visit our guide to building engaging (not boring) PowerPoint slides:

Learn More About Making Great PowerPoint Presentations in 2024

You've got your PowerPoint presentation picked out. Now it's time to edit the template and customize it to fit your particular presentation. A basic knowledge of PowerPoint can take you a long way in the editing process. 

For more help with understanding how you can edit templates in Microsoft PowerPoint, go to our  PowerPoint tutorial guide . Or take a look at the articles below:

Modern Templates for PowerPoint Presentation Cover Pages on Envato Elements (With Unlimited Use)

Free PowerPoint templates can help kickstart the presentation creation process. But using a professionally designed template helps you stand out from the competition. 

Envato Elements has thousands of the best premium PowerPoint templates with high-quality cover slides available on the web!

For a low monthly cost, you can access this massive library of templates and bring your presentations to life .

Modern PPT Front Pages

Plus, now Envato Elements has introduced an AI-powered search feature ! This new tool allows you to input a description of your project to effortlessly locate the finest human-crafted resources. 

Start experimenting with this enhanced search tool! Discover the ideal PowerPoint templates for your presentations in 2024.

Get Your PowerPoint PPT Cover Page Design Templates Today!

The templates featured in this article have incredible designs and feature eye-catching cover slides. Whether you're creating a resume, have a project proposal coming up, or need to showcase your portfolio, these PowerPoint templates can help you take your presentation to the next level.

Envato Elements offers you access to a massive library of high-quality PowerPoint templates. Plus, get access to thousands of other creative assets that can help you with your upcoming projects. 

What are you waiting for? Get started on your next PowerPoint presentation with a premium PowerPoint presentation cover page template right now!

Editorial Note: This post has been updated with contributions from Andrew Childress , Gonzalo Angulo , and Renata Martín Intriago . Andrew is a freelance instructor for Envato Tuts+. Gonzalo is the Associate Editor of the Tuts+ Video channel. Renata is a staff writer with Envato Tuts+.

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One Slide PPT Presentation Templates & Google Slides Themes

If you are looking for a way to create presentations that are concise and memorable, then our single slide (one slide) presentation ppt templates are a great option. it can help you summarize your ideas or key points in a way that is easy to understand and remember by your target audience. it is a more effective way to present your message to a small group or when you have limited time . it is possible to convey your message effectively and create a powerful presentation in mere minutes by using these one-page slides. try now.

• They are more concise and impactful. One-slide presentations will help you focus on your key message and avoid unnecessary mess-ups. This makes your presentation more impactful and easier for your audience to remember.
• One slide presentation ideas are more engaging than traditional presentations, because they are an interesting way to present your information. You can use them to grab your audience's attention and keep them engaged.
• They are more versatile. One-slide presentations can be used in a variety of different settings, from business meetings and sales pitches to classroom lectures. They are also easy to share and distribute, which makes them a great tool for reaching a wide audience.
• Start with a strong impression: It is the first thing your audience will see, so make sure it will grab their attention. You can use a bold statement, a question, or a powerful image to get your audience hooked.
• Focus on your key message: Make sure that your key message is clear and concise, and that it is supported by the rest of your slide.
• Use visuals to support your message: Visuals can help to make your presentation easily memorable. Use images, graphs , and charts to illustrate your details and make your message more productive.
• Tell a story: Information presented in a narrative format tends to be more memorable and engaging. Try to incorporate storytelling into a single page to make them memorable.
• End with a call to action: What's the next step after your presentation? Let your audience know, and guide them towards it.
• Elevator pitch: You can summarize your business or idea in a clear way.
• Product overview: It will help you outline the key features and benefits of your product.
• Project summary: It will help you recap the progress of your project and highlight any key achievements.
• Company overview: Using this slide, you can summarize your company's mission, vision, values, and key products or services.
• Executive Summary
• 30-60-90 Day Plans
• Brainstorming
• Business Plan
• Business Proposals
• Business Analysis
• Case Studies
• Corporate Slides
• Birthday Slides
• School Theme ,etc.

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What is a single slide presentation template.

A single slide presentation template is a PowerPoint template or Google Slides theme that is designed to be used for a presentation with only one slide. They are often used to communicate a single key message or idea in a clear and concise way.

What are the benefits of using a one slide presentation template?

There are many benefits to using a one slide presentation template, including saving time and effort, ensuring a professional and polished look, providing a clear and concise structure for your content, easy to communicate your message in a way that is easy for your audience to understand.

What types of single slide templates do you offer?

We offer a wide variety of single slide templates, including templates for business presentations, educational presentations , marketing presentations , sales presentations , product demos, pitch decks , and more!

How can I find the right single slide presentation template for my presentation?

To find the right single slide presentation template for your presentation, you can browse our collection by category or niche. You can also use our search bar to search for templates by keyword.

How can I customize a one slide presentation template to fit my needs?

All of our one slide presentation templates are fully customizable. You can easily change the colors, fonts, images, layout, and text to fit your specific needs. You can also add or remove elements from the template, as needed.

How can I use a single slide presentation to effectively communicate my message?

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10 creative Ideas for your Title- and End-Slides in Presentations

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Of all the slides in a PowerPoint presentation, the ones that are without a doubt the most important ones are the first and the last one. It makes perfect sense – the title slide sets the general tone. Make it boring and you’ll loose your audience’s attention within the first few minutes. If you’re making it exciting and innovative on the other hand, you’re taking a big step towards giving an amazing presentation and having an engaged audience. It is very similar with the final slide. It will be the one that people are going to remember most, the one that is supposed to make people leave the room thinking ‘Wow! What a great presentation!’ A bad ending could even mess up what would otherwise be a good performance overall (just think of a good TV show with a bad ending…).

The most common mistakes for title and final slides

If you asked 100 people what belongs on your PowerPoint’s title slide, the majority would answer ‘The title, maybe a subtitle, the presenter’s name and company, the date’. That kind of title slide is alright, but you usually say all of these things in the beginning of a presentation anyway. Also, it is very likely that most of your attendees know these things – they usually signed up for it after all. So what’s the point in listing all of that information on your title slide, when you could also use it for making a stunning first impression? Not only the title slide is commonly designed in an uncreative and conventional way. Too often, you can see PowerPoint presentations ending with the ‘Any Questions?’ or even worse – the ‘Thank you for your attention’ slide. ‘Thank you for your attention’ is a set phrase that has been said so many times it can’t possibly be delivered in an authentic way anymore. Therefore, it’s better to think of something else for your grand final. Finding an unconventional ending that suits your presentation style makes you seem much more charismatic and authentic than using an empty phrase.

1. An inspiring quote

An inspiring quote on your slide is a perfect way to both start and finish your presentation. Well, it does not have to be inspiring. It could be any quote that is somehow connected to your presented topic. Just have fun looking through books and the internet to find interesting quotes that you want your audience to hear. Good pages to look at for inspiration are goodreads and brainyquotes.com .

2. A blank slide

This might seem strange to some people, but a blank slide can be really powerful if you want to have your audience’s full attention. You can use the advantage of blank slides by incorporating them at the beginning, in the end or even in between your regular slides. You can either use a blank slide of your regular template (so there will still be some design elements on it) or go all in and make the slide completely black (or white).

3. A call to action

If the goal of your presentation is to really make your audience act in some kind of way, there is no better way to start – or better yet end your presentation than with a call to action. This can be literally anything from little trivial things like “Drink enough water during the presentation so your brain stays intact!” – which will lighten up the mood – to more serious calls like “Help reducing waste by recycling whenever possible!”.

4. A question

Usually, it is the audience that asks questions after a presentation. However, you can also turn that around and ask your attendees instead. However, it’s important to ask a question that can be answered easily and individually – the best questions involve previous experiences and personal opinions (asking about facts or questions that are hard to understand can often lead to silence and no one wanting to answer).

5. An interactive poll

Nothing engages the audience like a live poll. Conduct one right at the beginning to get everybody envolved, and/or wait until the end to get your audience’s opinion on something. Icebreaker polls are the perfect way to start, as they lighten the mood. You can easily create polls for free with interactive software tools such as SlideLizard .

6. A funny picture, meme, or quote

I’m pretty sure that every student nowadays has that teacher that just tries a little too hard to be cool by throwing in a meme on literally every single slide. That may be a bit too much. But just a little comedy at the beginning or in the end can make you seem very charismatic and entertaining and catch the attention of your listeners. Open (or close) with a joke, a funny picture or a quote – whichever you feel comfortable with. It is usually best if it has something to do with the topic you’re presenting.

7. An interesting fact

Catch the audience’s attention by putting an interesting fact concerning the topic on one of your slides – ideally at the beginning, but maybe also in the end (to keep up the audience’s interest even after the presentation is done).

8. The title, but with a twist

If you feel like you need to put the presentations name/topic on the front slide, but still want that little creative twist, just change the title slightly. According to what I’m proposing, rather dull presentation titles like e.g. “Marine Biology – An Introduction to Organisms in the sea” can be transformed to “Marine Biology – Diving Deep” (or something less cheesy if you prefer). Make it either funny or over-the-top spectacular and catch the audience’s attention!

9. A bold statement, opinion, or piece of information

This is probably the best way to capture your audience from the beginning on. Start with a radical, crazy opinion or statement and then get your attendees hooked by telling them that during the presentation, they will learn why you’re right. It could be anything, really, as long as it goes well with your presented topic – from the statement “Everybody has the time to read 5 books a month” to “Going to college is a waste of time” or “The human species is not the most intelligent on earth” – Take whatever crazy, unpopular theory or opinion you have, throw it out there and (very important!) explain why you’re right. You’ll have your audience’s attention for sure and might even change some of their opinions about certain things.

10. No title and end slide at all

Yes, that’s a possibility as well. If you absolutely can’t think of any creative or otherwise good way to start and end your presentation – even after reading the tips mentioned above – then simply don’t. That’s right - no title and end slide at all. You can pull that of by simply introducing yourself in the beginning, then getting right into the topic (which makes a good impression, long introductions are usually rather tedious) and when you’re at your last slide just saying a simple ‘Goodbye, thank you and feel free to ask questions’.

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Top 31 PowerPoint Design Ideas, Examples & Tips

Written by: Sara McGuire May 03, 2023

What’s worse than sitting through a boring presentation? Being the one to deliver a boring presentation. Presentation templates to the rescue!

Say goodbye to typical, boring PowerPoint slides, too. Instead,  create a presentation that will make a lasting impression with presentation templates like this one to engage your audience. You can also use them for inspiration for PowerPoint layout ideas:

Just so you know, some of our templates are free and some require a small monthly fee to use. Signing up to Venngage is always free.

In this post, I’ll show you how to create a presentation that will not only grab the attention of your audience but hold onto it as well.

This post will offer tips for creating different types of presentations , including:

• Pitch decks
• E-learning slides
• Class presentations
• Webinar presentations
• Marketing presentations

I’ll also give you design tips to customize our presentation templates and share ppt design ideas.

Click to jump ahead:

• Start with presentation templates
• Pick a visual motif to use consistently
• Highlight important information using text
• Dedicate each slide to only one topic
• Don’t overburden your slides with text
• Establish a visual hierarchy on your slides
• Visualize data using charts and infographics
• Create custom illustrations using icons
• Change slide layouts to keep your audience engaged
• Add a progress tracker to your presentation slides
• Download your presentation as a PDF

Design a presentation that engages your audience

Think about the last boring presentation you sat through:

• What did the slides look like?
• Did they have a bland color scheme?
• Were there too many points (or worse, paragraphs) crammed onto one slide?
• Were the charts and diagrams clunky and hard to understand?

When people see the same old boring PowerPoint layouts and themes, there’s a good chance they’re going to lose focus.

Rich media, like video, matters more than ever and there’s no better way to stand out than by creating creative and engaging visual content . If you want to really capture your audience’s attention, you need to design creative presentations , like this one:

That means incorporating eye-catching images, effective data visualizations, and bold typography into your slide decks.

This onboarding presentation, for example, strategically uses bright icons and illustrations to make the material more engaging. This is especially important when presenting to new hires, who are likely dealing with information overload on their first day. 

In this particular case, a more visual approach is not necessarily a matter of aesthetic preference, but a decision that can make your presentations more likely to stick. Pro Tip: Venngage has over 40,000 icons and illustrations you can use to spice up your presentations!

Need something more geared towards speaking? Our keynote presentation templates are all the rage.

Tips to hold your audience’s attention

Many Venngage users have mentioned that they’re always looking for ways to make presentations more engaging. But most of them don’t have any formal design experience.

If you’re in the same boat, don’t worry–this guide is for you. You can also check out this video for all the highlights:

Here are my top tips for designing a presentation with impact:

1. Start with presentation templates

Before jumping into the other tips, let’s set the foundation.

You’ve decided to create something a little more interesting than a standard PowerPoint theme–good on you! But that doesn’t mean you have to start completely from scratch.

Instead, you can give yourself a head start by using creative presentation templates, like this one:

Or this one:

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While most PowerPoint themes are fairly limited in how much you can customize them, freeform presentation templates will give you the freedom to alter the design as much as you want.

For example, let’s take this template:

I used Venngage’s My Brand Kit tool to efficiently apply our brand color palette to the Uber template in one click:

There are a ton of creative presentation templates. You can take a look at them in our presentations templates library .

Cool? Now let’s talk presentation design.

2. Pick a visual motif to use consistently in your presentation

You can use visuals to pull your presentation design together and make it cohesive. Picking a visual motif will allow you to use consistent visuals throughout your presentation.

A visual motif is a repeated pattern, design, or image. In your presentation design, a motif can take many forms.

When it comes to infographic color selection , one of the simplest approaches is to use a consistent color motif (or color scheme). That could mean using one or two colors for all of your headers, background and borders.

For example, this presentation template uses two shades of purple for a modern design:

But combining different colors and patterns can also make for a more interesting design. For example, this presentation template uses a blue stripe motif to link the slides together visually:

You could also use a recurring shape or image, like the circle image frames in this presentation template:

Or you could use a motif that reflects the theme of your presentation. For this presentation, the template uses a recurring cloud motif throughout the presentation to reflect the “dream” theme of the brand. This presentation example demonstrates the power of maintaining a consistent theme to reinforce brand image.

This is a case where starting with a presentation template can really come in handy, because the template will already have a motif. Look for presentation templates with a motif that fits your topic and brand.

3. Highlight important information using text

Returning to the idea or focal points on your slide: emphasize a key number or phrase when creating a persuasive presentation using big, bold text in a contrasting color.

This will communicate to your audience that if they take away one thing from your slide, it should be that piece of information.

For example, this presentation template uses bright colored font in several sizes larger than the rest of the text to emphasize important numbers on each slide:

But you could also pick one color to emphasize key information with. That way, your audience will catch on to the pattern and look for that color in upcoming slides.

Take a look at how this presentation uses teal to contrast with the other text and emphasize information:

4. Dedicate each slide to only one topic

Just as it’s important for your slides to not be cluttered, it’s also important for your slides to be cohesive.

Keep each slide focused on just one topic. The topic of each slide should be clearly stated in the slide title.

For example, this presentation example, shows a template which covers different ways to be creative. Each individual slide covers one approach:

This simple, straightforward slide pattern will help the audience follow along without any confusion.

Or take this presentation template that introduces some of this year’s biggest business trends. Rather than listing multiple trends on one slide, each trend is fleshed out in its own slide:

As a presenter, keeping your slide topics organized will help you organize your thoughts as well. Each new slide will signal a new topic.

5. Don’t overburden your slides with text

Even if you decide to ignore most of the other tips in this guide, don’t skip over this one. This is presentation design 101.

When you flip to a slide covered wall-to-wall with text, there’s a good chance your audience is going to think:

• I don’t want to read all of that.
• This presenter isn’t well-prepared.

In fact, a study published in Business and Professional Communication Quarterly found that anxious presenters tended to use more text on their slides, usually because they used their slides as speaking notes.

Instead of using a bunch of text, look for ways to present information visually charts and infographics .

For example, this slide template uses brief text and some simple icons to summarize the presentation :

This startup pitch deck makes use of evocative images, icons and big text to help present its ideas:

6. Establish a visual hierarchy on your slides

When you flip to a new slide, your audience will be seeing it for the first time. Their eyes are going to naturally be drawn whatever the focal point on the page is.

The focal point is the most dominant area on your slide–the point that draws the most attention.

You can create a hierarchy of information on your slide by making the most important information the focal point of your slide. In most cases, the focal point will be the slide title, or a particular visual, or an important phrase or number.

There are a few ways you can create a visual hierarchy on your slides.

You can bold important phrases, like the word “Facebook” in this slide:

Icons also help to establish a reading order. They draw your eye from point to point. Placing icons beside headers and important points will make them stand out from the other information on the slide.

Icons can also be used to indicate where a new point begins:

Color selection can also be used to establish a visual hierarchy. Take a look at how the colorful blocks in this slide help to make the slide titles pop:

Your eyes are drawn first to the title text, then to the supporting information beside it.

7. Visualize data using charts and infographics

Replacing text with visuals is one of the best ways to prevent your slide design from becoming cluttered. Charts and infographics present information in an engaging, digestible way.

I won’t go into too much detail here about what types of charts you should use for what data. We’ve got an in-depth guide to picking charts for that.

But I’ll give you a few ideas for some types of charts and infographics that work well in presentations.

Related : How to Make Better Infographics for PowerPoint

If you want to visualize steps in a process, the history of something, or a roadmap, use a timeline.

This slide template uses a simple timeline with complementary icons to emphasize each date:

To compare amounts or sizes, a bubble chart can help drive the point home:

Learn how to customize this template:

To create an infographic for geographic and demographic information , a map can make a big impact on your audience:

A classic pie chart or bar graph should be easily understood by your audience, provided you’re following  chart best practices .

This presentation template uses a bar graph, a pie chart and a line graph to show different metrics:

If you can, mix up the types of data visualizations you use. This will help prevent your audience from getting bored.

Those are just a few different ways you can use charts to visualize. For more ideas, check out our guide to picking the best charts for your data .

8. Create custom illustrations using icons

Custom illustrations are one of this year’s  biggest graphic design trends . They’re fun, quirky, and more exciting than a boring old stock photo.

Creating your own illustrations for social media graphics might seem like a costly and time-consuming undertaking. And it can be. But I’m going to offer you a hack:

Use icons to create illustrations.

You can arrange icons together to create a scene–like the pieces of a puzzle. (Venngage offers over 40,000 icons, so finding an image shouldn’t be too hard!) 

For example, this real estate presentation template uses icons to illustrate each real estate hack:

When picking ico ns or symbols for your illustrations , make sure that the icon style you use is consistent. For example, this presentation template uses line art icons for a scribbly youthful look:

For more ideas, read our guide to creating icon illustrations .

9.  Change slide layouts to keep your audience engaged

You may be tempted to use the same slide layout throughout your entire presentation–either for consistency or because you’re not sure how else to design your slide.

The problem is, using the same slide layout over and over again won’t do much to excite your audience.

There are other ways you can create consistency throughout your presentation, while also using different slide layouts–like through a visual motif.

For example, this presentation template uses five different slide layouts. The consistent color scheme, image style and font style pull the presentation together.

To come up with different slide layouts, try dividing your slide into columns. This can make it easier to arrange the elements in your slide.

This can make it easier to arrange the elements in your slide.

10. Add a progress tracker to your presentation slides

Creating a sense of forward movement will help keep your audience engaged.

Similar to how you would put the chapter title at the top of the pages in a book, you can track the progress of your presentations in your slides. This will let your audience know what stage you’re at in your presentation. Your audience will also be able to refer to the sections in your presentation more easily afterward.

That said, pacing your presentation thoughtfully with well-designed presentation slides also adds brownie points to your presentation. Check out the top qualities of awesome presentations and learn all about how to make a good presentation to help you nail that captivating delivery.

A simple progress bar at the bottom of your slide shouldn’t distract too much from the rest of your information.

11. Download your presentation as a PDF

It’s common for audience members to request a copy of your presentation for their reference. Make sharing your presentation easy by exporting it as a PDF or zipped file.

Now that you’re equipped with some fundamentals of presentation design, the best way to learn is by doing. It’s also the perfect time to upgrade your presentation skills  while you’re thinking about it too!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to leave a comment below.

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Thank You Slides For Your Presentation

A well-designed thank you slide is more than just a polite formality—it’s a powerful way to leave a lasting impression on your audience. The thank you slide is typically the last visual element your audience will see, making it a critical part of your presentation. Whether you’re closing a sales pitch, delivering a keynote speech, or wrapping up a training session, a well-crafted thank you slide can reinforce your message, provide contact information, and create a smooth transition to a Q&A session.

In this blog post, we’ll dive into the importance of a thank you slide, how to design one effectively, and present examples for different types of presentations.

Why the Thank You Slide Matters

The thank you slide plays several important roles:

• Gratitude and Professionalism: It’s an opportunity to express appreciation for your audience’s time and attention.
• Brand Reinforcement: It offers a final chance to showcase your brand or message.
• Contact Information: It can include key details like your email, phone number, website, or social media handles, making it easy for your audience to reach out.
• Transition to Q&A: It serves as a visual cue that you’re concluding the formal part of your presentation and are open to questions or discussion.

The thank-you slide is your final opportunity to leave a lasting impression on your audience. A well-crafted thank-you slide can reinforce your message, encourage further engagement, and show genuine appreciation.

To maximize its impact, it's crucial to consider various aspects, from the visual design to the message's tone. Here’s a comprehensive guide on creating a thank-you slide that stands out and enhances the overall effectiveness of your presentation.

1. Craft a Sincere Expression of Gratitude

A heartfelt thank you goes beyond mere politeness; it demonstrates your appreciation for the audience’s time and attention. A genuine message can help build rapport and leave a positive final impression.

Key Considerations:

• Authenticity: Your gratitude should feel genuine and reflect your appreciation for the audience's engagement.
• Personalization: Tailor your message to the specific event or audience to make it more meaningful.

Enhanced Example:

• Text: “I want to extend my sincere thanks to each of you for joining me today. Your enthusiasm and participation have made this session truly engaging. I’m grateful for your time and hope the insights shared will be valuable to you moving forward.”

Visual Tip: Use a warm and approachable design, such as a soft color palette or an image of a handshake or group, to convey a personal touch.

2. Reinforce Key Takeaways with Clarity

Summarizing key points on the thank-you slide helps reinforce your main messages and ensures that the audience leaves with a clear understanding of your content.

• Conciseness: Focus on the most critical points without overwhelming the audience with too much information.
• Visual Aids: Incorporate infographics, charts, or icons to visually reinforce the summary.
• Text: “Key Takeaways: 1. Understanding the core features of our product. 2. Recognizing the market opportunities we’re targeting. 3. Next steps for implementation and engagement.”

Visual Tip: Use bullet points or a summary diagram to present the key takeaways clearly and succinctly.

3. Facilitate Easy Follow-Up with Contact Information

Providing your contact details encourages continued dialogue and networking. Make it easy for your audience to reach out for further questions or opportunities.

• Comprehensive Contact Info: Include multiple ways for the audience to connect, such as email, phone, and social media.
• Call to Action: Encourage the audience to reach out for further information or discussions.
• Text: “I’d love to continue this conversation. Feel free to contact me at [Email Address] or connect with me on LinkedIn [LinkedIn Profile]. Let’s keep the dialogue going!”

Visual Tip: Include icons for email, phone, and LinkedIn to make the contact information easily recognizable and accessible.

4. Encourage Feedback for Improvement

Inviting feedback shows that you value the audience’s opinions and provides you with constructive insights to refine future presentations.

• Clear Feedback Request: Politely ask for feedback and explain how it will be used.
• ‍ Accessible Feedback Mechanism: Provide a direct link or QR code to a feedback form or survey.

Enhanced Example :

• Text: “Your feedback is crucial for us! Please take a moment to share your thoughts via our feedback form [link/QR code]. Your insights will help us improve our future sessions.

” Visual Tip: Use a QR code or clickable link in a prominent location on the slide, and consider adding a visual element like a feedback icon or form image to make the request more engaging.

5. End with a Powerful Closing Remark or Inspirational Quote

A closing remark or quote can leave a lasting impact and resonate with your audience, reinforcing the overall message of your presentation.

• Relevance: Choose a quote or remark that aligns with the presentation’s theme or the audience’s interests.
• Emotional Impact: Aim for a statement that inspires, motivates, or provides a final thought that echoes the presentation’s key message.
• Text: “As we conclude, remember: ‘The only way to do great work is to love what you do.’ Thank you for your time and enthusiasm today. Let’s continue to strive for excellence together.”

Visual Tip: Incorporate an inspirational background image or a stylish font for the quote to make it visually impactful.

6. Design for Simplicity and Professionalism

A clean, professional design ensures that your thank-you slide is effective and aesthetically pleasing. Avoid clutter and focus on a streamlined presentation.

• Minimalist Design: Use a simple background and limit text to key elements. Ensure that the font is readable and the design is cohesive.
• Consistency: Match the thank-you slide’s design with the overall presentation style for a seamless experience.
• Text: “Thank you for being an engaged audience. For further questions, please contact me at [Email Address].”

Visual Tip: Use a clean layout with ample white space, and incorporate consistent branding elements from your presentation to maintain a professional look.

7. Tailor the Thank-You Slide to the Presentation Context

Customize your thank-you slide to fit the specific event or audience. Consider the presentation’s tone, purpose, and the audience’s expectations when designing your slide.

• Context Appropriateness: Adapt the message and visuals to align with the event type (e.g., formal, casual, educational).
• Audience Focus: Reflect the interests and preferences of your audience in your thank-you message and design.
• Text for a Corporate Meeting: “Thank you for your attention and valuable contributions. We look forward to collaborating on these initiatives and achieving our goals together.”
• Text for a Workshop: “Thank you for your participation today. We hope you found the workshop insightful and look forward to your continued engagement.”

Visual Tip: Use design elements that match the event’s branding or theme to ensure the slide feels integrated and relevant.

Crafting the Perfect Thank-You Slide: Examples for Different Presentation Types

The thank-you slide is more than just a polite conclusion; it’s a chance to solidify your message, encourage further engagement, and leave a lasting impression. Here’s a detailed look at how to create impactful thank-you slides tailored to different types of presentations, complete with specific examples and design tips.

1. Sales Pitch Thank-You Slide Example: Drive Home the Value

In a sales presentation, your thank-you slide should echo the confidence and professionalism you’ve demonstrated throughout your pitch. It’s crucial to make it easy for the audience to take the next steps and engage with you further.

Key Components:

• Brief Thank You Message: Acknowledge the audience’s time with a concise and professional message.
• Contact Information: Provide clear contact details to facilitate follow-up.
• Call to Action (CTA): Direct the audience on the next steps, such as scheduling a demo or signing a contract.

Design Tips:

• Branding: Incorporate your brand colors and logo to maintain a polished and cohesive look.

Slide Content:

• Text: “Thank you for your time and consideration. Let’s move forward together. Schedule a demo or contact me to discuss how we can drive success for your business.”
• Contact Info: “[Your Name] | [Email Address] | [Phone Number] | [LinkedIn Profile]”
• Design Tip: Use a professional background with your company’s color scheme and include a compelling tagline like, “Empowering Your Business for Growth.”

2. Conference or Keynote Thank-You Slide Example: Inspire and Connect

For a keynote or conference presentation, your thank-you slide should reflect the tone of your speech and inspire your audience. It’s an opportunity to reinforce your key messages and leave a memorable closing note.

• Inspirational Message: Offer a final thought or quote that resonates with the theme of your presentation.
• Contact Information: Provide ways for the audience to connect with you for further discussion or networking.
• Feedback Request: Encourage the audience to share their feedback.
• Visual Appeal: Use engaging visuals or a quote that aligns with the presentation’s theme.
• Professional Design: Maintain a clean and cohesive design that reflects the conference’s branding.
• Engagement: Include a link or QR code for feedback or additional resources.
• Text: “Thank you for being an incredible audience. Remember, ‘The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.’ Stay inspired and keep pushing boundaries.”
• Contact Info: “[Your Name] | [Email Address] | [Twitter Handle]”
• Design Tip: Incorporate a powerful quote on a visually striking background, such as a sunset or a cityscape, with a QR code linking to additional resources or a feedback form.

3. Educational Workshop Thank-You Slide Example: Summarize and Encourage

In an educational workshop, your thank-you slide should summarize the key points and encourage participants to apply what they’ve learned. It’s also an opportunity to provide additional resources and invite further interaction.

• Summary of Key Points: Briefly recap the main takeaways from the workshop.
• Additional Resources: Provide links to resources, materials, or further reading.
• Feedback Invitation: Encourage participants to provide feedback to help improve future workshops.
• Clear Layout: Use bullet points or a summary diagram to present key takeaways clearly.
• Resource Links: Include clickable links or QR codes for easy access to additional materials.
• Interactive Elements: Add a call to action for feedback or follow-up questions.
• Text: “Thank you for participating in today’s workshop! Key Takeaways: 1.  [Main Point 1] 2. [Main Point 2] 3. [Main Point 3] 4. For more resources, visit [Website Link] or scan the QR code.”
• Feedback: “Your feedback is valuable! Please share your thoughts at [Feedback Form Link].”
• Design Tip: Use a clean, organized layout with bullet points for takeaways and include a QR code for easy access to additional resources.

4. Funding Pitch Thank-You Slide Example: Build Anticipation for Follow-Up

When concluding a funding pitch, your thank-you slide should reinforce your excitement about potential collaboration and clearly state the next steps. It’s important to leave a strong impression and provide a clear path for follow-up.

• Expression of Enthusiasm: Show your eagerness to work together and express appreciation for their consideration.
• Contact Information: Ensure your contact details are prominently displayed.
• Next Steps: Outline the steps you’d like the investors to take next, such as arranging a meeting or reviewing a detailed proposal.
• Professional Design: Use a sophisticated design that reflects the seriousness of the pitch.
• Clear CTA: Make sure the next steps are clearly defined and easy to follow.
• Contact Details: Highlight your contact information to facilitate easy communication.
• Text: “Thank you for considering our proposal. We are excited about the opportunity to collaborate and are eager to discuss how we can move forward together. Let’s arrange a follow-up meeting to explore the next steps.”
• Contact Info: “[Your Name] | [Email Address] | [Phone Number]”
• Design Tip: Use a sleek, professional background with a clear, actionable statement like, “Looking forward to our next conversation!”

5. Team Presentation Thank-You Slide Example: Reflect and Motivate

For a team presentation, the thank-you slide should celebrate collective achievements and motivate the team for future efforts. It’s a moment to recognize contributions and reinforce team spirit.

• Recognition: Acknowledge the team’s efforts and contributions.
• Motivational Message: Provide an inspiring note that encourages continued collaboration and enthusiasm.
• Contact Information: Share contact details for further discussion or follow-up.
• Team Imagery: Use team photos or graphics to emphasize collaboration.
• Positive Tone: Incorporate a design and message that reflect the team’s achievements and future goals.
• Text: “Thank you to everyone for your hard work and dedication. Together, we’ve achieved great results and have exciting opportunities ahead. Let’s keep up the momentum and continue striving for excellence!”
• Contact Info: “[Your Name] | [Email Address] | [Internal Communication Platform Link]”
• Design Tip: Include a group photo or team graphic with a motivational quote such as, “Teamwork makes the dream work!”

An effective thank-you slide is more than just a polite conclusion; it’s an opportunity to reinforce your message, facilitate continued engagement, and leave a memorable final impression. By expressing genuine gratitude, summarizing key points, providing contact information, inviting feedback, and incorporating a powerful closing remark, you can craft a thank-you slide that enhances your presentation’s impact. Tailor your design to fit the context and audience to ensure a polished and effective conclusion to your talk.

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