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8 Insightful Design Talks & Speeches to Inspire Creative Thinking

Long drives to work can be a real pain, especially if you find yourself caught in traffic (dang rubberneckers) .

When I first started my 45-minute drives to and from work, I listened to the radio - surfing around to find music or an upbeat talk show to keep me up during the drive.

But I quickly became bored. I wasn’t walking into work with ideas and creative knowledge already swirling through my head. Instead, it was the Red Hot Chilli Peppers or some upcoming pop artist, which, didn’t exactly help me at the time.

So I made a switch.

Today, my morning and afternoon drives are filled with creative podcasts , videos, sound bites, talks, and case studies (with some NPR thrown in for good measure). Now, I couldn’t be more mentally prepared to start and end the day.

For those who find themselves in a similar situation, or just want some content to refill their creative minds , I’ve assembled some of my favorite talks from a variety of conferences and sessions.

Take a listen, or pocket them for later, you never know how these will inspire your next project.

1. Raphael DiLuzio: 7 Steps of Creative Thinking

Creative processes can help fuel and nurture ideas into more refined thoughts or solutions. Without it, we may find ourselves running in circles, or struggling to think creatively.

Raphael, a  professor and artist, lost his ability to think creatively, draw, and speak when a accident resulted in a concussive brain injury. During his rehabilitation, Raphael took the time to to reflect on creativity, eventually developing the 7 steps of creative thinking .

His talk goes over the stages he discovered in his own research and how to harness and expand upon the ‘eureka moments’, or, the little ideas you generate that focus on solutions or improvements to current issues.

He believes these steps are critical in the development of creative confidence and the pursuit of critical thinking.

2. Adrian Zumbrunnen: Smart Transitions In User Experience Design

Motion in design helps create feeling, personality, and enhances the story you tell about your brand and product. But many are still stuck creating static experiences while others decide to add in the interactions as an ‘afterthought’.

These approaches are no longer acceptable. Motion, animation and transitions must be assets that are developed from the beginning of a project so they merge naturally with the design.

In this talk from UX Salon 2015, Adrian explains why motion is such a critical part of contemporary design and how it can be used to create more immersive experience for your users .

3. David Kelley: How to Build Your Creative Confidence

Building the confidence to create can be a incredibly difficult hurdle to overcome, especially if you feel afraid to even explore creativity. This fear is perpetuated in the workplace by those who feel that they aren't a 'creative' type, and therefore, simply can't design .

In this TEDTalk, David breaks down those barriers by exploring the step-by-step methodology (called ‘guided mastery’) for working through creativity phobias and shares some interesting studies along the way.

4. Aaron Draplin: Tall Tales from a Large Man

The long and uncertain path of being and independent graphic designer comes with no shortage of highs and lows, and Aaron’s life is no stranger to it.

In this talk, Aaron talk about his journey through the design mind and life experiences have shaped and molded him into the person he is today.

5. Jakob Nielsen: Web UX 2016 vs 2004

From a visual standpoint, the web has come a long way from the early 2000s to what we are seeing today. But what does that mean about website usability , delight, or information architecture?

Jakob from the Nielsen Norman Group compares the company’s 2004 web UX study to one it performed in 2016 and outlines the differences between users interaction and feelings towards the changes and advancements (or setbacks) users believe many sites share.  

6. Don Normal: Living With Complexity

In a vastly complex world that demands tasks be made easier to complete, there is a never ending challenge to create products with an abundance of customization that achieve a simplistic user experience.

Yet the majority of products that attempt to find this balance fail in the process.

Based on his book ' Living with Complexity' , Don suggests that the real issue behind products we find challenging isn’t their complexity, it’s there bad design . In this talk, Don explains how we should embrace complexity and how it creates richness in our lives, so long as design as the ability to tame and control it.

7. William Lidwell: How Great Designers Think

If you’ve always wanted to know how famous artists like Leonardo, Da Vinci, or Picasso thought, then you’ve come to the right video.

William investigates the thinking habits, problem solving techniques, and cognitive strategies successful product, design, and art leaders use when making complex decisions.

The thinking techniques, William titles the ‘Ten Heuristics’, are the core elements that he believes designers should practice and master to find success in solving today’s problems.

8. Tim Harford: How Frustration Can Make Us More Creative

Whether you are a marketer, strategist, or sales person, there comes a time where you are faced with difficult tasks that may stretch and strain your problem solving process. This creates the desire to abandon your search for a solution, leaving you frustrated and burnt out .

In this TedTalk, Tim urges individuals to take advantage of these feelings to help combat your limitations and mold them into a road to success.

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The Top 10 Most Inspiring TED Talks on Design

Stuart Crawford

Design is all around us. From the clothes we wear to the phones we use to the chairs we sit on – someone has designed everything. Good design can uplift, inspire, and enrich our lives. Bad design can frustrate, confuse, and even endanger us.

Designers have an incredible responsibility. Their work shapes how we interact with the world. Great designers can make our lives simpler, safer, and more beautiful. But coming up with creative, practical designs takes much work. It requires empathy, problem-solving skills, and relentless iteration.

Some of the most insightful perspectives on design have been shared in TED talks by the world's leading designers. They've reflected on what makes good design, its role in society, and how design thinking can solve all kinds of problems.

If you're interested in design – whether as a professional designer, entrepreneur, or consumer – these talks offer thought-provoking ideas and inspiration. Here are 10 of the most inspiring TED talks on design:

1 – Alain de Botton: A Kinder, Gentler Philosophy of Success

Alain de Botton is a thinker and writer who applies philosophy to everyday life. In this witty talk, he makes the case that success should be defined by how we contribute to society rather than mere wealth or fame.

Good designers, he argues, see themselves as problem solvers. They have the skills to make people's lives safer, easier, and more beautiful. This talk will motivate you to measure your worth by the value you create for others.

Key quote: “Success … is effectively a placebo. The underlying formula for success derives precisely from the design of the culture as opposed to residing inside of ourselves.”

2 – David Kelley: How to Build Your Creative Confidence

David Kelley is a pioneer of human-centred design and the founder of the global design firm IDEO. In this talk, he shares strategies to boost your creative confidence.

Kelley explains that everyone – not just “creative types” – has untapped creative potential. By practising design techniques like prototyping and getting comfortable with failure, we can unlock our latent creativity and apply it to everyday challenges.

This empathetic talk will inspire you to have the courage to create and build your creative confidence.

Key quote: “You can try to change the outcomes by changing your circumstances. But you can also work on changing your perception of the problem. This turns you into an actor instead of a victim.”

3 – Tim Brown: Designers – Think Big!

Tim Brown, CEO and president of mighty design firm IDEO believes designers are crucial in tackling the world's wicked problems.

In this ambitious talk, Brown calls on designers to set their sights beyond incremental product improvements. Instead of just making “stuff”, designers should focus on making a difference through social innovation.

Brown shares inspiring examples of how human-centred design has improved healthcare , urban planning, and environmental sustainability. This talk will fire up your passion for using design for social good.

Key quote: “Too often [design] is trapped in the form of a shampoo bottle, the action of a door, or the interface of a webpage. But the opportunity for design is much greater than that.”

4 – Erika Hall: Just Enough Research

Design is a journey of discovery and constant questioning. Erika Hall, design strategist and co-founder of Mule Design explains how asking the right questions at the right time unlocks insights and prevents wasted effort.

With wit and wisdom, Hall shares strategies to integrate “just enough” research into the design process . Doing adequate discovery work, and no more, prevents analysis paralysis and keeps projects moving efficiently.

This pragmatic talk offers intelligent tips to focus your research efforts and validate design concepts through experimentation.

Key quote: “Instead of talking about what we think we know, [we should] go out and try to learn something.”

5 – Seth Godin: This is Broken

Seth Godin is a no-nonsense marketing expert who's not afraid to challenge the status quo. In this fiery talk, he explains how everything from boarding passes to health insurance forms are designed to confuse us.

Godin issues a call to action for us to stop accepting broken systems and start fixing them. As consumers, we have the power to demand better-designed, human-centred experiences.

It's an energising perspective on how we can create change through design and refuse to tolerate brokenness.

Key quote: “If you're flying on an aeroplane, and you're eating, watching the movie, and you notice the handle of the bathroom door is broken… You might say to the flight attendant, ‘Hey, this is broken'… And what does she say? ‘I know it's broken.' This is the same as ‘shut up'!”

6 – Joe Gebbia: How Airbnb Designs for Trust

Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia shares the backstory of how he came to embrace design thinking. Having no background in design, Gebbia and his partners learned how to put people first and craft experiences that build user trust.

In this inspirational case study, Gebbia explains Airbnb's design philosophy. Key takeaways include the importance of designing for both hosts and guests, as well as crafting hundreds of subtle design touches that signal trustworthiness.

Key quote: “Design establishes trust between strangers.”

7 – Dev Patnaik: Need to Innovate? Try Spending Some Time in the Field

Innovation has become a buzzword, but where do fresh ideas come from? Dev Patnaik, CEO of innovation firm Jump Associates, says the answer is in the “field” – alongside prospective users experiencing a problem firsthand.

Sharing case studies, Patnaik shows how seemingly mundane observations in the field inspired breakthrough innovations. By watching people struggle to open suitcases, for example, airport carts were born.

Patnaik persuasively makes the case for field research as a critical driver of innovation. The talk provides simple, tactical tips for uncovering surprising insights.

Key quote: “It is not the manager's or the marketer's job to ask people what they want. It's their job to observe what people do and design a system around it.

8 – Michael Bierut: How to Design a Library That Makes Kids Want to Read

Graphic designer Michael Bierut thinks of each new project as a story waiting to be told. In this charming talk, he tells the story behind his pro bono redesign of the New York Public Library's children's section.

Invited by the Library to make the space more appealing to kids, Bierut created an imaginative visual identity that turned the Library into a literal walk-through storybook. This case study is sure to inspire anyone involved in design for children.

Key quote: “Know your audience. … The Children's Library discovery was that kids like what grownups like. They like architecture, they respond to light, they respond to colour, they respond to big graphic forms.”

9 – Debbie Millman: Design Matters

What makes a good design? Why does it matter? What is the designer's role in business and society? Debbie Millman, author and host of the podcast Design Matters, distils 15 years of interviews with the world's top designers into critical insights.

In this illuminating talk, Millman identifies timeless lessons from building client trust to staying curious to dealing with inevitable criticism. Any designer will come away with a renewed sense of purpose.

Key quote: “As designers, we must work hard to recognise our prejudices, our expectations. Only when we see the filter of our own culture … can we begin to see from the other's point of view.”

10 – Paola Antonelli: Design That Speaks to the Senses

MoMA design curator Paola Antonelli pushes the boundaries of her field, exploring design objects that engage the senses and connect us. In this futuristic talk, she tours cutting-edge projects like a vertical farm, interactive music scores, and a reimagined airport security scanner.

Antonelli makes the case that human-centred design means designing for all the senses, not just the visual. Thoughtful interaction design can make us feel wonder, intimacy, and visceral emotions. This boundary-pushing perspective will undoubtedly expand your concept of what format can be.

Key quote: “Often when I've chosen an object that speaks to the senses, especially when it speaks to unusual senses, like prehension, ingestion, or even rejection … I'm amazed at the kind of violent reaction from the public and the critics.”

Key Themes and Takeaways

Immersing yourself in talks by thoughtful design leaders reveals inspiring themes and takeaways that can energise and empower your work. Here are five key ideas worth remembering:

Design is problem-solving.  Good designers don't just make stuff. They make life better by tackling frustrating experiences and creating solutions that put human needs first.

Design for emotions.  Connect with users on a feeling level. Move them, comfort them, and build intimacy and trust. When you design for sentiments, functional benefits follow.

Design thinking for all.  Unleash your creative potential through human-centred design techniques. Prototyping, field research, and embracing failure can unlock creativity, innovation and “design confidence”.

Use the design for good.  Tackle significant challenges facing society like healthcare, sustainability and social justice. Design can and must be a positive force.

Push boundaries.  Seek unconventional responses, engage the senses in new ways, and expand perceptions of what's possible. Good design challenges the status quo.

Turning Inspiration into Action

Watching a design talk or reading an article provides a burst of inspiration. But how do you apply those big ideas once the glow has faded? Here are five ways to keep design inspiration alive:

1. Take notes.  Jot down standout quotes, surprising stats, and key takeaways while talks are fresh. Revisit your notes when you need a boost.

2. Discuss ideas.  Don't just watch talks alone—host “viewing parties” to spark rich conversations around favourite ideas.

3. Look for everyday insights —practice techniques like observation and job shadowing to uncover design insights in daily life.

4. Prototype and experiment.  Stay nimble and action-oriented. Quickly test concepts and learn through doing.

5. Expand your inspiration network.  Follow prominent designers on social media, listen to design podcasts, and attend virtual events to stay motivated.

Topics and Trends to Watch

The world of design keeps evolving. Here are five rising topics and trends that will shape design conversations in the years ahead:

AI-enabled design  – Using artificial intelligence to automate tasks and generate design concepts

Design for trust  – Building trust and transparency through thoughtful UX in areas like privacy and free speech

Design for accessibility  – Making experiences elegant and empowering for those with disabilities

Sustainable design  – Rethinking products, packaging, and processes to eliminate waste

Designing for networks  – Crafting engaging user experiences for social digital platforms

The talks above contain timeless insights. But the design dialogue continues. Keep participating by sharing your perspective and staying tuned to emerging ideas .

The expanding TED talk archive means there's always more to explore and discuss around the design theme. Feel free to dig deeper by searching for talks on related topics like architecture, urban planning, graphic design , inclusive design, biomimicry, and more.

Top 5 Questions about TED Talks on Design

Here are answers to frequent questions about watching TED talks to gain design inspiration and ideas:

Where can I find the most popular TED talks on design?

TED.com organises top talks by theme and popularity. Filtering by the Design topic will showcase especially noteworthy discussions. You can refine by duration, date, etc., to find hidden gems.

Are all TED talks on design worth watching?

The quality varies, but TED is generally highly curated. Look for talks by well-known designers and innovators. Viewer comments often highlight standout talks as well.

How can I get the most value from watching TED talks?

Take notes on key insights, discuss with colleagues, and implement inspiration through quick prototypes. Think critically and focus on applying concepts that excite you.

Are there any disadvantages to relying on TED for design inspiration?

TED talks can lack depth and overly glorify innovation. Combining TED inspiration with rigorous design research/process ensures you tackle problems effectively.

Where can I find more topics related to design on TED?

Beyond the core Design topic, explore talks on Creativity, Business, Technology, Architecture, Environment, etc. Great design insights come from diverse fields.

Conclusion: Design, Disrupted

Design is steadily moving from BACKGROUND to FOREGROUND. Once an obscured activity, design is increasingly recognised as a pivotal business driver and catalyst for positive change.

The most exciting design advancements ahead will likely come from unexpected sources. Biology. Materials science. Virtual worlds. Outer space. By pulling knowledge from diverse disciplines, designers will continue pioneering solutions that push imagination and empathy further.

Meanwhile, the role of designers will keep expanding. Once confined to aesthetics, designers are now embedded in strategic decision-making as organisations embrace human-centred principles. Leading companies will be reshaped by design from within.

But with increased visibility and responsibility comes increased public scrutiny of design's societal impacts (both positive and negative). Designers must reflect deeply on their obligations to society as they shape behaviours at scale. It's an ethical challenge that accompanies design's ascent.

The inspiring ideas from the TED talks above merely hint at what's possible when human creativity is unleashed. Whatever your role, you can learn to think like a designer – to make innovation intuitive, to find beauty in problem-solving. The exponential progress ahead will be led by those who keep asking “what if?” and are persistent in iterating and improving.

So watch these talks. Get inspired. Then, empower people by making something that matters.

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112 Persuasive Speech Topics That Are Actually Engaging

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Writing a stellar persuasive speech requires a carefully crafted argument that will resonate with your audience to sway them to your side. This feat can be challenging to accomplish, but an engaging, thought-provoking speech topic is an excellent place to start.

When it comes time to select a topic for your persuasive speech, you may feel overwhelmed by all the options to choose from—or your brain may be drawing a completely blank slate. If you’re having trouble thinking of the perfect topic, don’t worry. We’re here to help!

In this post, we’re sharing how to choose the perfect persuasive speech topic and tips to prepare for your speech. Plus, you’ll find 112 persuasive speech topics that you can take directly from us or use as creative inspiration for your own ideas!

Choose Something You’re Passionate About

It’s much easier to write, research, and deliver a speech about a cause you care about. Even if it’s challenging to find a topic that completely sparks your interest, try to choose a topic that aligns with your passions.

However, keep in mind that not everyone has the same interests as you. Try to choose a general topic to grab the attention of the majority of your audience, but one that’s specific enough to keep them engaged.

For example, suppose you’re giving a persuasive speech about book censorship. In that case, it’s probably too niche to talk about why “To Kill a Mockingbird” shouldn’t be censored (even if it’s your favorite book), and it’s too broad to talk about media censorship in general.

Steer Clear of Cliches

Have you already heard a persuasive speech topic presented dozens of times? If so, it’s probably not an excellent choice for your speech—even if it’s an issue you’re incredibly passionate about.

Although polarizing topics like abortion and climate control are important to discuss, they aren’t great persuasive speech topics. Most people have already formed an opinion on these topics, which will either cause them to tune out or have a negative impression of your speech.

Instead, choose topics that are fresh, unique, and new. If your audience has never heard your idea presented before, they will be more open to your argument and engaged in your speech.

Have a Clear Side of Opposition

For a persuasive speech to be engaging, there must be a clear side of opposition. To help determine the arguability of your topic, ask yourself: “If I presented my viewpoint on this topic to a group of peers, would someone disagree with me?” If the answer is yes, then you’ve chosen a great topic!

Now that we’ve laid the groundwork for what it takes to choose a great persuasive speech topic, here are over one hundred options for you to choose from.

• Should high school athletes get tested for steroids?
• Should schools be required to have physical education courses?
• Should sports grades in school depend on things like athletic ability?
• What sport should be added to or removed from the Olympics?
• Should college athletes be able to make money off of their merchandise?
• Should sports teams be able to recruit young athletes without a college degree?
• Should we consider video gamers as professional athletes?
• Is cheerleading considered a sport?
• Should parents allow their kids to play contact sports?
• Should professional female athletes be paid the same as professional male athletes?
• Should college be free at the undergraduate level?
• Is the traditional college experience obsolete?
• Should you choose a major based on your interests or your potential salary?
• Should high school students have to meet a required number of service hours before graduating?
• Should teachers earn more or less based on how their students perform on standardized tests?
• Are private high schools more effective than public high schools?
• Should there be a minimum number of attendance days required to graduate?
• Are GPAs harmful or helpful?
• Should schools be required to teach about standardized testing?
• Should Greek Life be banned in the United States?
• Should schools offer science classes explicitly about mental health?
• Should students be able to bring their cell phones to school?
• Should all public restrooms be all-gender?
• Should undocumented immigrants have the same employment and education opportunities as citizens?
• Should everyone be paid a living wage regardless of their employment status?
• Should supremacist groups be able to hold public events?
• Should guns be allowed in public places?
• Should the national drinking age be lowered?
• Should prisoners be allowed to vote?
• Should the government raise or lower the retirement age?
• Should the government be able to control the population?
• Is the death penalty ethical?

Environment

• Should stores charge customers for plastic bags?
• Should breeding animals (dogs, cats, etc.) be illegal?
• Is it okay to have exotic animals as pets?
• Should people be fined for not recycling?
• Should compost bins become mandatory for restaurants?
• Should electric vehicles have their own transportation infrastructure?
• Would heavier fining policies reduce corporations’ emissions?
• Should hunting be encouraged or illegal?
• Should reusable diapers replace disposable diapers?

Science & Technology

• Is paper media more reliable than digital news sources?
• Should automated/self-driving cars be legalized?
• Should schools be required to provide laptops to all students?
• Should software companies be able to have pre-downloaded programs and applications on devices?
• Should drones be allowed in military warfare?
• Should scientists invest more or less money into cancer research?
• Should cloning be illegal?
• Should societies colonize other planets?
• Should there be legal oversight over the development of technology?

Social Media

• Should there be an age limit on social media?
• Should cyberbullying have the same repercussions as in-person bullying?
• Are online relationships as valuable as in-person relationships?
• Does “cancel culture” have a positive or negative impact on societies?
• Are social media platforms reliable information or news sources?
• Should social media be censored?
• Does social media create an unrealistic standard of beauty?
• Is regular social media usage damaging to real-life interactions?
• Is social media distorting democracy?
• How many branches of government should there be?
• Who is the best/worst president of all time?
• How long should judges serve in the U.S. Supreme Court?
• Should a more significant portion of the U.S. budget be contributed towards education?
• Should the government invest in rapid transcontinental transportation infrastructure?
• Should airport screening be more or less stringent?
• Should the electoral college be dismantled?
• Should the U.S. have open borders?
• Should the government spend more or less money on space exploration?
• Should students sing Christmas carols, say the pledge of allegiance, or perform other tangentially religious activities?
• Should nuns and priests become genderless roles?
• Should schools and other public buildings have prayer rooms?
• Should animal sacrifice be legal if it occurs in a religious context?
• Should countries be allowed to impose a national religion on their citizens?
• Should the church be separated from the state?
• Does freedom of religion positively or negatively affect societies?

Parenting & Family

• Is it better to have children at a younger or older age?
• Is it better for children to go to daycare or stay home with their parents?
• Does birth order affect personality?
• Should parents or the school system teach their kids about sex?
• Are family traditions important?
• Should parents smoke or drink around young children?
• Should “spanking” children be illegal?
• Should parents use swear words in front of their children?
• Should parents allow their children to play violent video games?

Entertainment

• Should all actors be paid the same regardless of gender or ethnicity?
• Should all award shows be based on popular vote?
• Who should be responsible for paying taxes on prize money, the game show staff or the contestants?
• Should movies and television shows have ethnicity and gender quotas?
• Should newspapers and magazines move to a completely online format?
• Should streaming services like Netflix and Hulu be free for students?
• Is the movie rating system still effective?
• Should celebrities have more privacy rights?

Arts & Humanities

• Are libraries becoming obsolete?
• Should all schools have mandatory art or music courses in their curriculum?
• Should offensive language be censored from classic literary works?
• Is it ethical for museums to keep indigenous artifacts?
• Should digital designs be considered an art form? 
• Should abstract art be considered an art form?
• Is music therapy effective?
• Should tattoos be regarded as “professional dress” for work?
• Should schools place greater emphasis on the arts programs?
• Should euthanasia be allowed in hospitals and other clinical settings?
• Should the government support and implement universal healthcare?
• Would obesity rates lower if the government intervened to make healthy foods more affordable?
• Should teenagers be given access to birth control pills without parental consent?
• Should food allergies be considered a disease?
• Should health insurance cover homeopathic medicine?
• Is using painkillers healthy?
• Should genetically modified foods be banned?
• Should there be a tax on unhealthy foods?
• Should tobacco products be banned from the country?
• Should the birth control pill be free for everyone?

If you need more help brainstorming topics, especially those that are personalized to your interests, you can  use CollegeVine’s free AI tutor, Ivy . Ivy can help you come up with original persuasive speech ideas, and she can also help with the rest of your homework, from math to languages.

Do Your Research

A great persuasive speech is supported with plenty of well-researched facts and evidence. So before you begin the writing process, research both sides of the topic you’re presenting in-depth to gain a well-rounded perspective of the topic.

Understand Your Audience

It’s critical to understand your audience to deliver a great persuasive speech. After all, you are trying to convince them that your viewpoint is correct. Before writing your speech, consider the facts and information that your audience may already know, and think about the beliefs and concerns they may have about your topic. Then, address these concerns in your speech, and be mindful to include fresh, new information.

Have Someone Read Your Speech

Once you have finished writing your speech, have someone read it to check for areas of strength and improvement. You can use CollegeVine’s free essay review tool to get feedback on your speech from a peer!

Practice Makes Perfect

After completing your final draft, the key to success is to practice. Present your speech out loud in front of a mirror, your family, friends, and basically, anyone who will listen. Not only will the feedback of others help you to make your speech better, but you’ll become more confident in your presentation skills and may even be able to commit your speech to memory.

Hopefully, these ideas have inspired you to write a powerful, unique persuasive speech. With the perfect topic, plenty of practice, and a boost of self-confidence, we know you’ll impress your audience with a remarkable speech!

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Are you struggling to find a good persuasive speech topic ? We know – it can be hard to think of an interesting topic!

We’ve done all  the hard work and created a list of 400+ great persuasive speech ideas for college students, teachers, and anyone interested in public speaking. They’re organized into categories to make it easier for you to find one that that genuinely interests you.

In addition to our collection of speech topic ideas, we also have some tips on selecting a  good topic, as well as researchihng, writing, and delivering your persuasive speech.

What Makes a Good Persuasive Speech Topic?

Crafting a persuasive speech or writing a persuasive essay begins with picking the right topic. What makes a good persuasive speech topic? What are the most important factors that make it or break it when it comes to a good persuasive speech topic?

You are much more likely to be successful with your speech when you choose a topic that interests you, rather than merely picking one from a list.

Talking about something you know or would like to know more about well makes it much easier and fun!

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Some speech topics have been done to death. They are tired and stale, and are not likely to excite you or your audience (think abortion, gun control, smoking, same-sex marriage). Find a topic that grabs you and your audience, something new and fresh, unique and original.

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A good persuasive speech topic is one that you can use to grab the audience’s attention, inform and persuade, and provide a strong persuasive argument for adopting your point of view.

You want to pick a topic that your audience cares and what to hear about.

How To Select a Good Persuasive Topic

How to narrow down this list of ideas?

First, make a rough inventory:

• Which of the speech topics are you interested in?
• What amuses you, makes you move right the way, happy or sad?
• Which topics do you know something about?
• Which topics would you like to research?

Review your inventory list and narrow your choices by answering these questions:

• Do you know global, national, state, community, job or school-related problems and solutions, issues or controversies, related to the persuasive speech ideas?
• Are you excited about any historical or current events, places, processes, organizations or interesting people?
• Do you have certain concerns, opinions, or beliefs?
• Do you think something has to change in the human attitude or social values?
• Did you see or hear something in the news or read about in library books on any of these topics?
• Is there a link with personal experiences, professional or personal goals?

All the answers on the questions above help you to find your angle of approach for a conclusive speech. So, select a few specific angles. Those can serve as the basic main points.

Best 10 Persuasive Speech Topics

Don’t have time to read our full list of 400+ topic ideas? Here is our list of 10 best persuasive speech topics.

• Money can’t buy love or happiness
• Cooking should be taught in schools
• The minimum wage should be increased
• Advertising is a mind game
• Introverts make great leaders
• Eating meat is unethical
• Anyone under 16 should not be allowed to date
• Sustainable clothes are not really sustainable
• The penny coin should be phased out

List of Persuasive Speech Topics

• Constitutional Issues
• Easy and Simple
• Environment
• Food and Drink
• Funny and Humorous
• College Students
• International Relations
• Motivational
• National Security
• Practical Knowledge
• Relationships

10 Animal Persuasive Speech Topics

• Should more pets be adopted than bought from a breeder?
• Are pitbulls a vicious breed?
• Should a dog that has bitten somebody be executed?
• Should we tame wild animals like lions and sharks.
• Should battery farming still be legal?
• Should ‘factory farming’ be banned?
• Adopting pets is the best choice.
• How do puppy mills affect us?
• The benefits of having pets.
• Why cats make the perfect pet.

See this page for a full list of Speech Topics About Animals .

12 Automotive Persuasive Speech Topics

• Should the public first learn how to drive a manual transmission before obtaining their license?
• Drivers should have to take three courses before getting a license.
• Should young children use booster seats in vehicles?
• Hands-free cell phone use in cars should be promoted.
• Should the driving age be 14?
• The danger of texting and driving.
• Watch out for animals when driving.
• Why police should not chase a car.
• Why you should buy a Japanese car.
• Why sports cars are dangerous.
• Driving tests should be free.
• Share the road with bikes.

10 Business Persuasive Speech Topics

The world of business has so many aspects to it, but at the end of the day they are all about customer relations, about making money and about the relationship between employers and employees.

Below are topics that can be used to persuade your audience on a variety of business topics.

A tongue in cheek topic that can be used is “Hiring a lazy person isn’t always a bad thing”, this could be used to persuade an audience that often lazy people find the quickest solution to get something done, resulting in quickly completed work because they just want to get it over and done with.

• Advertising has tons of mind games.
• Advertising standards should be higher.
• The importance of understanding niche marketing.
• Why introverts make good leaders.
• Owning a business means you will lose your friends.
• Business will harden you.
• You should never go into business with family members.
• Just because someone knows you it doesn’t mean you owe them any discounts.
• To be a business owner you must learn to be well organized.
• It’s important that a business should have personality.

See this page for a full list of Persuasive Speech Topics for Business .

5 Constitutional Issues Persuasive Speech Topics

• Do you think it would be fair for the government to detain suspected terrorists without proper trial?
• Should flag burning as a form of protest be prohibited?
• Should every day begin with a silent prayer at school?
• Why alcohol should be illegal.
• Prayer in schools should not be mandatory.

10 Easy and Simple Persuasive Speech Topics

Below follow topics that should be easy enough to persuade your audience without going into too much research. There are some which can be used as ‘tongue in cheek’ topics such as ‘The paparazzi are the real stalkers’ and ‘People need to visit the dentist more often’.

• People should not text while driving.
• Celebrities who break the law should receive stiffer penalties.
• Teachers should pass a basic exam every few years to renew their certification.
• Cities should offer free bike-sharing programs.
• People should eat less junk food.
• We should do more to end poverty and world hunger.
• We should value the elders in our society and learn from their wisdom.
• Money can’t buy love or happiness.
• Children should be offered incentives for doing right, rather than punishment for wrongdoing.
• More recycling should be encouraged.

See this page for a full list of Easy and Simple Persuasive Speech Topics .

9 Economy Persuasive Speech Topics

• Should products manufactured outside the U.S. come with an additional tax?
• Buy products that are made in the USA.
• Free trade agreements are bad for workers.
• The trade deficit with China is dangerous.
• The minimum wage should be increased.
• Daylight savings time has many advantages for our economy.
• The oil companies are to blame for the rising energy prices.
• In most countries the economy is in the mighty hands of just a few multinational corporations.
• Hiring cheaper foreign employees hurts our economy.

10 Education Persuasive Speech Topics

• Teachers should have to pass a test of basic skills every decade to renew their certifications.
• Should free college tuition be offered to poor children?
• Would it be better to introduce a set of skills tests for students, before they graduate high school?
• Do you believe that students who are responsible for cyberbullying should be expelled from school?
• Would it be better if high school students completed community service hours to graduate?
• Do you think elementary and high school students should be allowed to use cell phones at school?
• Should students have to be on the honor roll in order to play sports?
• Art and music programs in public schools are an essential part of education.
• Schools should have the right to search students’ personal property (backpacks, lockers, pockets) to fight drugs in schools.
• Do you think students should be allowed to listen to music during study hall?

See this page for a full list of Education Persuasive Speech Topics .

10 Environment Persuasive Speech Topics

• Should there be stricter laws for protecting endangered species?
• Should only native plants be grown in gardens?
• More people should carpool or use public transportation.
• Should the U.S. limit the use of natural resources?
• How pollution is negatively affecting humanity.
• We should use algae to make oil instead of drilling.
• Why hydraulic fracturing should be banned.
• Why we shouldn’t use disposable diapers.
• Hybrid cars are good for the environment.
• We should keep our community clean.

See this page for a full list of Environmental Persuasive Speech Topics .

10 Ethics Persuasive Speech Topics

• Do you think female construction workers should have the same salary as male construction workers?
• Should assisted suicide be legal for people who suffer from terminal illnesses?
• Do you think the death penalty is the best punishment for dangerous criminals?
• Should you base your perspective of people on stereotypes you have heard?
• Should product testing on animals or humans be allowed?
• Why you should not choose your child’s genetics.
• Are people morally obligated to help the poor?
• Female genital mutilation should be stopped.
• Is it ethical to eat meat?
• Wearing fur is unethical.

10 Family Persuasive Speech Topics

• Should underaged people be allowed to consume alcohol at home, with parental permission?
• Should children 13 or younger be allowed to watch music videos or music channels like MTV?
• Do you think those older than 13 should be allowed into R-rated movies?
• Should teenagers be allowed to purchase violent video games?
• Is it appropriate for children to watch horror movies?
• Those under 16 should not be allowed to date.
• Parental pressure on child actors and athletes is harmful.
• Why parents should not hit their children.
• Fairy tales are good for young children.
• Why kids should not play R rated games.

See this page for a full list of Family Persuasive Speech Topics . We also have a page with Speech Topics for Kids .

6 Fashion Persuasive Speech Topics

• Men should wear pink.
• Choose an Eco-Fashion Fabrics Wardrobe!
• Are Sustainable Clothes Really Sustainable?
• Jewelry: Less Is More.
• Fashion Reveals Your True Identity.
• Fashion Is An Expression Of The Character

11 Financial Persuasive Speech Topics

• Why banks should ban hats and sunglasses to avoid robberies.
• Student loans should be forgiven.
• Reservation casinos are only beneficial if managed correctly.
• National debt is everyones problem.
• Purchasing a car is smarter than leasing one.
• The Japanese yen is affected by the weakness of the dollar.
• The Euro currency will oust the dollar.
• The Chinese Yuan / Japanese Yen / European Euro will all surpass the Dollar as leading currency.
• Phase the penny coin out.
• Severe budget cuts are the only way to maximise good financial results.
• Keeping a close eye on personal finance is key in achieving something in life.

15 Food and Drink Persuasive Speech Topics

• Genetically modified foods should be labeled.
• Do you believe companies who manufacture alcohol should be allowed to advertise on TV?
• Every child should learn to cook.
• Cooking should be taught in schools.
• Should we donate unused food from supermarkets?
• The history of added sugar in our food.
• We should all grow our own vegetables.
• Eat more fruits and vegetables.
• The promise of genetically engineered food.
• Why peanuts are amazing.
• Drink more orange juice.
• Why people should cook.
• Farmers’ markets should be increased.
• Eating organic is good for your health.
• Get artificial hormones out of food.

See this page for a full list of Speech Topic Ideas On Food, Drink, and Cooking .

10 Fun Persuasive Speech Topics

Fun topics are a great way to get people to listen to what you have to say, because when they are entertained they listen more carefully. Fun topics also help the speaker be more at ease, because the topics are more relaxed. Below follow 100 topics that you can have fun with while persuading your audience. .

• Ghosts are not real.
• We all need to be childish.
• Smokers have more acquaintances.
• Music has the power to heal.
• Diamonds are a girls best friends.
• Couples need to live together before getting married.
• Allow kids to believe in Santa.
• Pick up lines do work.
• Cake is not cake if it is dry.
• Parents must be prepared for the ‘birds and bees’ talk.

See this page for a full list of Fun Persuasive Speech Topics .

10 Funny and Humorous Persuasive Speech Topics

Humour is a fabulous way to get people’s attention. Below are questions and statement topics that can be used to get your points across on a variety of topics.

It is important to remember that there can be a fine line between funny and insulting. So use wit and make it fun without insulting your audience. This would be important to remember with a title like ‘The most dangerous animal out there is a silent woman’.

• Blondes are not as dumb as they look.
• Why funny pick-up lines work.
• Guys gossip more than girls do.
• You should not be Facebook friends with your mom.
• If things go wrong, your horoscope is to blame.
• Students should not have to do a persuasive speech in front of a large audience.
• Millennials should stop wearing spandex yoga pants all the time.
• Dads are more fun than moms.
• Argumentative essays are pointless.
• Shoes that don’t fit right are hazardous to your health.

See this page for a full list of Funny Persuasive Speech Topics .

16 Government Persuasive Speech Topics

• Do you believe there should be stricter federal restrictions regarding content on the internet?
• Should employers be required to post job opportunities on a government-run website?
• The government should provide shelter for the homeless.
• Should the state fund schools run by religions?
• Whose face should be printed on the newest bank note?
• Do you believe Puerto Rico should become a state?
• Our nation’s justice system needs to be improved.
• Should the government have a say in our diets?
• The military budget must be decreased.
• Should people get drug tested for state aid?
• How policy works in local government.
• The government should increase funding of Amtrak.
• Fixing potholes should be a priority of local government.
• Eminent domain should be used rarely.
• The war on drugs is a failure.
• Zoning laws should be common sense.

10 Health Persuasive Speech Topics

• Female minors should be allowed to get birth control without telling their parents.
• Should stem cell researchers be able to use cells from aborted babies to help cure diseases?
• Should doctors be allowed to prescribe contraception for girls under 16?
• Do you think it would be better if the USA had a universal health care system?
• Do you believe free condoms should be distributed in schools?
• Regular exercise will improve your health.
• Restaurants should post all ingredients to prevent allergic reactions.
• Do you believe fast food should come with a warning label?
• The use of animals in medical research is a necessary evil.
• Seat belts ensure all passengers a safer ride.

See this page for a full list of Persuasive Speech Topics on Health and Fitness . We also have a page with Medical Topics .

10 School Persuasive Speech Topics

School is a whole new world, where students discover more about themselves and life around them. These are topics that students will most likely have to deal with at some point during their elementary, middle, and high school careers.

• High school students should be allowed to have cell phones in school.
• High school students should not have to wear school uniforms.
• All high school students should learn a foreign language.
• Girls should be allowed to play on the boys’ sports teams.
• High school students should be required to do community service.
• Extracurricular activities are important for your future.
• Students should be able to stay up late, even on school nights.
• Peer pressure helps students grow as individuals.
• Students should have healthy food options.
• Students should be paid for getting good grades.

See this page for a full list of Persuasive Speech Topics for School Students .

10 College Students Persuasive Speech Topics

The following topics are for college students and about the many different aspects that they will deal with during their time in college.

• College textbooks should be replaced by iPads.
• Mobile phones should be switched off during a lecture.
• College students shouldn’t skip classes.
• Students shouldn’t study something that they are not passionate about.
• Gap years are actually a very good idea.
• Notes should always be taken in class.
• Student loans are expensive and students need to understand what they are getting themselves into.
• Students should get to know other students.
• It’s smart to get the harder classes out of the way first.
• Taking summer classes will help students get ahead of schedule.

See this page for a full list of Persuasive Speech Topics for College Students .

10 Teens Persuasive Speech Topics

The following topics are aimed at teens and subjects which are important and matter to teens.

• Teenage girls should be on birth control.
• Teenage boys are lazier than girls.
• Teens should have weekend jobs.
• Homework should not be given.
• Being popular isn’t a good thing.
• Teens are obsessed with scary things.
• Chores shouldn’t be paid for.
• Sex education must be compulsory.
• Exchange student programs for all students.
• Free time gets teens into trouble.

See this page for a full list of Great Speech Topics for Teens .

5 History Persuasive Speech Topics

• Did the U.S. Army provide their soldiers drugs during the Vietnam war?
• African- American achievements should be celebrated.
• Why Lincoln was the best President.
• Revisionist history is dangerous.
• The moon landing was a lie.

See this page for a full list of History Speech Topics .

10 Interesting Persuasive Speech Topics

Interesting topics will always have an audience glued to every word, even when they may disagree with your point of view. Ultimately it is your job to persuade them that your view is in fact correct.

These topics have a mix of simpler speeches such as “Pick up lines do work” here both humour and a few examples of pick up lines have worked will get you going in the right direction. For a speech with a bit more research put into it there are topics such as “Stem cell research in murder”.

• The standards of beauty are never the same.
• Princess Diana was killed.
• Energy drinks are dangerous.
• School day needs to involve less sitting and more exercise.
• No credit cards for under 25.
• Healthy relationships require conflicts.
• Everyone needs medical insurance.
• Tooth whitening is out of control.
• In future air planes won’t crash.
• Business should hire more apprentices.

See this page for a full list of Persuasive Interesting Speech Topics .

13 International Relations Persuasive Speech Topics

• Do you think it is time for the United States to suspend overseas military operations?
• The U.S. should cut off all foreign aid to dictatorships.
• Why you should volunteer in a developing country.
• Should Scotland be a country of its own?
• China will be the next superpower.
• Is any nation truly independent?
• Should women drive in Saudi Arabia?
• Foreign oil dependence is dangerous.
• Weapons disarmament should be increased.
• The war in Iraq was a mistake.
• The United Nations is important in defusing international crises.
• Human rights should be advanced all over the world.
• China will be the almighty economic superpower by 2025.

10 Law Persuasive Speech Topics

• Should those who are caught driving after consuming alcohol lose their driver’s license for one year?
• Should it be illegal to drive while talking on the phone?
• Should illegal music and movie downloads be prosecuted?
• Do you believe illegal immigrants should be allowed to apply for a driver’s license?
• Should motorcyclists have to wear a helmet?
• People over 65 should be required to take a bi-annual driver’s test.
• Should the driving age be raised to 21?
• Should assault weapons be legal?
• Should known gang members be prohibited from public parks?
• Do you think it should be illegal for people to curse on TV during daytime?

See this page for a full list of Legal Speech Topics .

3 Literature Persuasive Speech Topics

• Why reading is more beneficial than watching television.
• Why it is a good idea to read Fifty Shades of Grey.
• Why people need to read more books.

17 Media Persuasive Speech Topics

• Why it’s wrong for the media to promote a certain beauty standard.
• Is the media responsible for the moral degradation of teens?
• Do magazines marketed to teenagers send the wrong message?
• Why Disney should not be making Star Wars movies.
• Why you should study photography.
• Should certain T.V. shows have age restrictions?
• Why the media is to blame for eating disorders.
• The media does not force us to worship false icons.
• Why the Russian should have beat Rocky.
• Television is harmful to children.
• Why comic books are good to read.
• Some TV shows are educational.
• Make TV more educational.
• We need more funding for public television and radio.
• Violence on television should be regulated.
• Cable TV monopolies destroy competition.
• Katniss Everdeen would alienate Harry Potter.

10 Motivational Persuasive Speech Topics

• School leaders must shape high-achieving learning curricula for students.
• Set a clear goal and devote all your positive energy toward reaching it.
• What to do for people who have no motivation to live a happy life.
• The art of moral imagination is the key to intellectual and spiritual development.
• Why it is hard to follow your dream.
• What keep most of us from following the voice of your heart when it comes to love or even discovery travelling?
• Overcome your stage fright and fear of public speaking.
• Begin with forming a moral tool set when children are young and build further when they are at least 18 years old.
• Aim straightforward in whatever project you undertake, and emphasize and evaluate what you want to achieve often in between the completed parts of the total planning.
• Prudence is an effort you can turn non-believers into believers in your plans.

See this page for a full list of Speech Topics For Motivational Speaking .

6 Music Persuasive Speech Topics

• Why the French horn should be played more.
• Should schools allow uncensored songs at school dances?
• How listening to music could improve your day.
• Why music is beneficial to society.
• MP3 music should be free.
• Rock music is better than Country & Western.

6 National Security Persuasive Speech Topics

• Are intensive security screenings essential for those who travel in airplanes?
• Negotiating with terrorists is sometimes justifiable.
• Should police carry firearms?
• Homosexuals belong in the military.
• Women benefit the military in many ways.
• Should police carry toy guns?

10 Politics Persuasive Speech Topics

• Should it be legal for politicians to accept campaign contributions from corporate lobbyists?
• Why you should vote.
• Ban abusive language in elections.
• Why you should know Bernie Sanders.
• Term limits need to be respected.
• Give Kurdistan back to the Kurds.
• Zimbabwe is the next drama in world politics.
• Central Asian states could become a threat.
• America is not the world’s policeman.
• Globalization pays off.

See this page for a full list of Speech Topics about Politics .

3 Practical Knowledge Persuasive Speech Topics

• Basic survival skills are important to know.
• Basic camping skills everyone should know.
• Personal hygiene is important for professional success.

7 Psychology Persuasive Speech Topics

• Intelligence depends more on the environment than genetics.
• Human development depends primarily on environmental factors.
• Why we should not see psychologists.
• Why do we need to love and to be loved?
• Can money give you happiness?
• Why introverts make the best public speakers.
• Verbal abuse can be much more destructive than physical.

See this page for a full list of Psychology Speech Topics .

23 Relationships Persuasive Speech Topics

• Should young people have internet relationships?
• Men and women speak a different language of love.
• Long distance relationships are possible.
• Why it is important to live together before marriage.
• Teens should live with their friends once a week.
• Jealousy can be a disease.
• Most people say they will break up with a cheating partner, but in the end most people do not.
• Counseling is the solution for working through relationship problems.
• Intimacy is the key to a successful relationship.
• Women cheat more than men do.
• Interreligious Relationships – Love between two people can never be forbidden.
• Arranged marriages must be outlawed.
• Asking someone to wear a condom shows a lack of trust.
• Celibacy is outdated.
• Cheating isn’t wrong if you do it well.
• Co-workers should never date.
• Dating behavior rules are simple for girls: No means No, not Yes.
• Living together before marriage will lower the divorce rate.
• Men and women speak different languages in love matters.
• People only need one good friend.
• Polygamy should be allowed.
• You will learn most from friends that are different from you.
• Romance works best the old fashioned way.

8 Religion Persuasive Speech Topics

• Should public schools teach world religions?
• Students should be allowed to pray in school.
• Women should be priests.
• Religious conflict must be avoided.
• Why Islam is a peaceful religion.
• Islamic fundamentalism is not true Islam.
• Religious cults are dangerous.
• Faith in God should be protected.

See this page for a full list of Topics on Religion and Spirituality .

10 Science Persuasive Speech Topics

• Do you think the United States government should spend more on space programs?
• Why should we be aware of what is happening in outer space?
• Why Pluto should still be considered a planet.
• Mars was the same as Earth in the past.
• Why you should donate your body to science.
• We need more scientific advancements.
• Qualitative research is more preferable than quantitative research.
• Religion and science do not mix. (Or: they do.)
• Scientists have the duty to translate their findings in normal language.
• Theories are useless if they can not be transformed into strategies.

See this page for a full list of Persuasive Science Speech Topics .

11 Self-Help Persuasive Speech Topics

• Art is a stress reliever and can reduce depression.
• With hardwork and determination anyone can be successful.
• Why we should live life spontaneously.
• Improve your time management.
• Embarrassing moments make you stronger.
• Be true to yourself.
• Dress for success.
• How to continue your personal growth.
• The importance of self- confidence.
• If you don’t give up, you’ll make it.
• Talking to yourself can be beneficial.

10 Society Persuasive Speech Topics

• Should larger passengers be obliged to purchase two plane tickets, or two movie tickets?
• Should American families have no more than two children, in order to control population growth?
• Should property owners be obliged to clean the snow from sidewalks on their property?
• Should there be a cop in every bar to make sure people do not drink and drive?
• Do you believe that older people should receive free bus rides?
• Should all citizens of the USA complete one year of community service?
• Do you believe it is time for America to use the metric system?
• Why it should be mandatory for all students to stand for the pledge.
• Do you believe that cities should provide free wireless internet?
• Why living in the country is better than the city.

See this page for a full list of Persuasive Society Speech Topics .

10 Sport Persuasive Speech Topics

Some sports topics can quickly turn into an argument between fans so keep in mind that special care should be taken with some of the suggested topics.

The term soccer was used to distinguished between soccer and American football, feel free to use the term football for those countries that do not use the term soccer.

• Should some musical groups, such as marching band and show choir, be considered a sport?
• Do you think cities should have a bike sharing system?
• Should college athletes be paid?
• Why baseball players should take drug tests before playing.
• High school football programs should receive less funding.
• Female sports should be given equal coverage by the media.
• Should drug tests be mandatory for professional athletes?
• Should athletes be paid less?
• Should drug tests be mandatory for school athletes?
• Winning is not as important as trying your best.

See this page for a full list of Persuasive Sports Speech Topics .

28 Technology Persuasive Speech Topics

• Google and other search engines will be the death of libraries.
• Make sure to backup your computer files several times a day.
• What kind of influence will technology have on our future?
• Printing photos is better than keeping them on a computer.
• Do you believe internet censorship is inappropriate?
• Should nuclear power be used?
• How technology will change our lives.
• Internet could do more to free deaf people from their social isolation.
• Should screen time also be limited for adults?
• Why the government should regulate technology.
• Technology is making people less creative.
• Technology has made life better.
• Why Microsoft Word products should be free.
• Why you should not buy an iPhone.
• Anti-piracy software does not work.
• Internet chatrooms are not safe.
• The amount of spam you see in your mailbox is just the tip of the iceberg.
• We are addicted to the internet.
• Put down your phone and connect with people.
• Electronics are making kids lazy.
• How does a search engine work?
• Apple music should be free.
• The importance of the internet.
• Internet gambling needs more regulation.
• Computer literacy should be increased.
• The importance of internet fraud awareness.
• Why selfies are a thing of the past.
• People who say they do not need or want to use the world wide web are insane.

12 Travel Persuasive Speech Topics

• Why you should go to Bermuda.
• Why airline tickets should be cheaper.
• Traveling makes you more open-minded.
• Always report travel complaints as soon as possible when back home.
• Backpacking means every day unexpected adventures if you are open for it
• If there was no tourism there would be much more poverty.
• Support eco-tourism.
• Tourism ruins historical sites and there should be placed warning signs to awake them.
• Extreme air turbulence can be fatal.
• Fly First Class at least once in your lifetime.
• The best way to travel is in a guided group.
• Antarctica should be closed for tourists and scientists

8 Workplace Persuasive Speech Topics

• Should large corporations hire a number of minorities that are proportionate to the population?
• Do you think 14 year olds should be allowed to hold jobs?
• Why you should choose a high paying job over a fun job.
• Why everyone should work retail once in their life.
• Tipping should be mandatory in restaurants.
• Women make better managers than men.
• The importance of office parties.
• Labor unions should be protected.

Our list of topics is by far the best list you will find online – both in terms of quantity and quality. We add and remove ideas weekly to keep the list up-to-date.

Many timely persuasive speech topics can be found on radio, TV, your local newspaper, or your Facebook and Twitter feeds. We also have Argumentative (which is a type of persuasive speech on a controversial issue) and Policy topics . If you know of a cool topic, please send it to us and we will publish it on our page with fresh topics.

For persuasive essay topic ideas have a look at our list of Interesting Research Paper topics : these can be easily adapted for persuasive speeches.

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Why sex education important

Are pitbulls a vicious breed

Germany is the best

Does Lightning McQueen have Life Insurance or Car Insurance ?

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Why water causes cancer

Why Sped kids should have more special attention in schools?

-Tax the freaking pants off the 1%

-Only highly education education specialists should make laws regarding education

-Schools should implement standards that require more recess and P.E. and no homework

did a speach on koalas being nuclearly reactive thx sm

please tell kate to stop trying to help with my academics in writing thanks xx

Should kids be allowed to kick their parents out of the house when they get caught doing bad things

cheating isnt wrong if you do it well

i personally think that this website helped a lot i think you should add a kpop section just for who is interester ^0^ thank you 🙂

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thanks so much i got a 69 on my speech about free robux

thanks bro i got a 69% on my speech about how i would eat henrique all night

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henrique is kind of annoying but a good website

i’m thinking a speech on the flash sounds perfect.

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Why teens shouldn’t have sex before marriage.

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16 superb TED Talks every designer should watch

Where would we be without TED ? The incredible free resource that offers us endless inspirational talks from some of the world's brightest and best designers and innovators.

Image courtesy of Sagmeister & Walsh | Video descriptions courtesy of TED.com

No matter what your creative field, there is always something worthwhile to stream and enjoy.

At Shillington , we're always discovering and recommending the best talks for our graphic design students. From Stefan Sagmeister (as pictured) and Paula Scher to Paola Antonelli and Milton Glaser, here are 16 superb TED Talks that I believe every designer should have on their watch list.

1. Designing with slogans - Stefan Sagmeister

Rockstar designer Stefan Sagmeister delivers a short, witty talk on life lessons, expressed through surprising modes of design (including inflatable monkeys?).

2. Taking imagination seriously - Janet Echelman

Janet Echelman found her authentic voice as an artist when her paints went missing — which forced her to look to an unorthodox new art material. Now she makes billowing, flowing, building-sized sculpture with a surprisingly geeky edge — a transporting 10 minutes of pure creativity.

3. Design, discovery and humour - David Carson

Great design is a never-ending journey of discovery — for which it helps to pack a healthy sense of humour. Sociologist and surfer-turned-designer David Carson walks through a gorgeous (and often quite funny) slide deck of his work and found images.

4. Great design is serious, not solemn - Paula Scher

Paula Scher looks back at a life in design (she's done album covers, books, the Citibank logo) and pinpoints the moment when she started having fun. Look for gorgeous designs and images from her legendary career.

5. How giant websites design for you (and a billion others too) - Margaret Gould Stewart

Facebook’s “like” and “share” buttons are seen 22 billion times a day, making them some of the most-viewed design elements ever created. Margaret Gould Stewart, Facebook’s director of product design, outlines three rules for design at such a massive scale. One so big that the tiniest of tweaks can cause global outrage, but also so large that the subtlest of improvements can positively impact the lives of many.

6. My life in typefaces - Matthew Carter

Pick up a book, magazine or screen, and more than likely you'll come across some typography designed by Matthew Carter. In this charming talk, the man behind typefaces such as Verdana, Georgia and Bell Centennial (designed just for phone books — remember them?), takes us on a spin through a career focused on the very last pixel of each letter of a font.

7. Designing books is no laughing matter. OK, it is. - Chip Kidd

Chip Kidd doesn’t judge books by their cover, he creates covers that embody the book — and he does it with a wicked sense of humour. In one of the funniest talks from TED2012, he shows the art and deep thought of his cover designs. This talk is from The Design Studio session at TED2012, guest-curated by Chee Pearlman and David Rockwell.

8. The beauty of data visualisation - David McCandless

David McCandless turns complex data sets (like worldwide military spending, media buzz, Facebook status updates) into beautiful, simple diagrams that tease out unseen patterns and connections. Good design, he suggests, is the best way to navigate information glut — and it may just change the way we see the world.

9. Design and the elastic mind - Paola Antonelli

MOMA design curator Paola Antonelli previews the groundbreaking show Design and the Elastic Mind — full of products and designs that reflect the way we think now.

10. Designers – Think big! - Tim Brown

Tim Brown says the design profession has a more significant role to play than just creating nifty, fashionable little objects. He calls for a shift to local, collaborative, participatory "design thinking" — starting with the example of 19th-century design thinker Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

11. Your elusive creative genius - Elizabeth Gilbert

Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses — and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person "being" a genius, all of us "have" a genius. It's a funny, personal and surprisingly moving talk.

12. Using design to make ideas new - Milton Glaser

From the TED archives: The legendary graphic designer Milton Glaser dives deep into a new painting inspired by Piero Della Francesca. From here, he muses on what makes a convincing poster, by breaking down an idea and making it unique.

13. Where does creativity hide? - Amy Tan

Novelist Amy Tan digs deep into the creative process, looking for hints of how hers evolved.

14. Intricate beauty by design - Marian Bantjes

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15. The world needs all kinds of minds - Temple Grandin

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Radio host Julie Burstein talks with creative people for a living — and shares four lessons about how to create in the face of challenge, self-doubt and loss. Hear insights from filmmaker Mira Nair, writer Richard Ford, sculptor Richard Serra and photographer Joel Meyerowitz.

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50 Unique Topics for Speeches to Impress Your Audience

Deciding on the perfect topic for a speech can often feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Believe me, I understand the struggle all too well – finding that ideal combination of engaging and informative content is no small feat.

Throughout my own journey, I’ve stumbled upon not just one but 50 unique topics that are sure to captivate any audience . This article is designed to give you insights into selecting those attention-grabbing subjects , ensuring you leave an unforgettable impression each time you step onto the stage.

So, buckle up and get ready to wow your listeners!

Table of Contents

Key Takeaways

• Good speech topics should excite the audience, be relevant to current issues , and reflect the speaker’s knowledge and interest.
• Topics range across various areas including arts, humanities, social issues, science and technology, health and medicine, and economics .
• Choosing a unique topic helps in standing out. It’s important to research thoroughly and consider different viewpoints on your chosen subject.
• Knowing your audience is crucial for making the speech engaging. Tailor content to their interests and understanding level for better engagement .
• Practice makes perfect. Rehearse your speech multiple times to build confidence and refine it based on feedback to ensure an impactful delivery .

What Makes a Good Speech Topic

– A good speech topic is one that excites the audience and sparks their curiosity, leading them to want to know more.

– It should be relevant to current issues or areas of great significance, engaging the listeners with fresh ideas and perspectives.

Knowledge and Interest

Choosing a topic that you know about makes your speech stronger. You can share insights and details. It shows in how you talk about it. Your passion for the subject keeps people listening.

They can tell when you care deeply.

Your interest also helps in picking engaging speech topics . If it excites you, chances are it will grab your audience’s attention too. Exploring new ideas becomes easier because your enthusiasm drives you to learn more and present better.

Relevance and Significance

When choosing speech topics, it’s important to consider the relevance and significance of the subject matter. It’s essential that your topic resonates with your audience and has a meaningful impact on them.

The significance of your speech topic should be evident in how it relates to real-world issues or captures the audience’s attention . Additionally, a relevant topic ensures that you can connect with your audience on a personal level , making your speech more engaging and thought-provoking .

Now let’s delve into exploring different types of persuasive speech topics – Arts, Humanities, and Culture.

Originality

Strive for unique topics that spark interest

to captivate your audience and stand out .

Selecting original speech subjects is vital –

offer something fresh and thought-provoking .

Avoid cliches and seek ideas beyond the obvious ,

Types of Persuasive Speech Topics

Persuasive speech topics cover a range of subject areas such as arts, humanities, social issues, science and technology, health and medicine, and economics. They resonate with audiences through their relevance, significance, and ability to stimulate thought.

Arts, Humanities, and Culture

When it comes to captivating speech topics, arts, humanities, and culture offer a rich source of inspiration. Here are some thought-provoking speech topics for you to consider:

• The influence of art on society
• Cultural appropriation in the media
• The evolution of hip – hop music
• Gender representation in literature
• The impact of social media on visual arts
• The significance of ancient mythology in modern storytelling
• Preservation of indigenous languages and traditions
• Role of museums in preserving cultural heritage
• Cultural diversity in global cinema
• The power of music in shaping identities

These intriguing speech topics will help you engage your audience and leave a lasting impression with your insightful presentations.

Social Issues

When it comes to persuasive speaking, addressing social issues can be impactful and thought-provoking. These topics can captivate your audience and spark meaningful discussions. Here are some compelling speech topics related to social issues:

• The impact of social media on mental health and well-being
• Strategies to combat cyberbullying and online harassment
• The importance of promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Addressing homelessness in urban communities
• Raising awareness about the effects of climate change on vulnerable populations
• Promoting mental health education in schools to reduce stigma
• Exploring the impact of poverty on access to quality education
• Strategies for combating human trafficking and modern-day slavery

These topics provide a platform for engaging discussions that can inspire change and raise awareness about pressing social issues in our communities.

Science and Technology

As we transition from social issues, let’s delve into the realm of science and technology. Here are some stimulating speech topics to impress your audience:

• The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Society : Discuss how AI is shaping various industries and its implications for the future.
• Ethical Implications of Genetic Engineering : Explore the moral considerations surrounding gene editing and its potential impact on humanity.
• Advancements in Space Exploration : Delve into recent developments in space technology and their significance for our understanding of the cosmos.
• The Future of Renewable Energy : Examine innovative approaches to sustainable energy production and their potential to combat climate change.
• Cybersecurity in the Digital Age : Highlight the importance of protecting personal data and critical infrastructure in an increasingly interconnected world.
• Biotechnology Innovations in Medicine : Explore cutting-edge medical treatments and their potential to revolutionize healthcare.
• The Promise and Perils of Quantum Computing : Discuss the capabilities of quantum computing and its potential consequences for cybersecurity and scientific research.
• The Role of Technology in Environmental Conservation : Examine how modern technologies are being used to address environmental challenges such as pollution and deforestation.
• Augmented Reality and Its Applications : Explore how AR is transforming various industries, from gaming to education and healthcare.
• The Future of Transportation Technology : Discuss emerging trends in transportation, including autonomous vehicles and sustainable transit solutions.

These thought-provoking speech topics are designed to captivate your audience with engaging insights into the ever-evolving world of science and technology.

Health and Medicine

When it comes to persuasive speech topics, health and medicine are crucial areas. These topics can captivate your audience and spark important discussions. Here’s a comprehensive list of engaging health and medicine speech topics:

• The impact of mental health on overall well-being, including strategies for maintaining good mental health.
• The importance of vaccination in preventing infectious diseases and the debunking of common myths surrounding vaccinations.
• Exploring the benefits and risks of alternative medicine practices such as acupuncture and herbal remedies.
• The ethical considerations of gene editing technology and its potential impact on future generations.
• Understanding the role of nutrition in preventing chronic diseases and improving overall health.
• Discussing the stigmatization of mental illness in society and promoting awareness for better understanding.

These captivating health and medicine speech topics will engage your audience and create meaningful dialogue about crucial aspects of our well-being.

As a public speaking beginner, I understand the importance of choosing a compelling speech topic to engage your audience. Here are some persuasive speech topics related to economics that can impress your listeners:

• The impact of globalization on local economies and businesses
• The role of small businesses in driving economic growth and innovation
• The pros and cons of increasing the minimum wage for workers
• How technology is changing the landscape of the job market and its effects on the economy
• The relationship between consumer behavior and economic trends
• Exploring sustainable practices in business and their economic benefits
• The significance of financial literacy in today’s economy and its impact on individuals and communities
• Analyzing the impact of government policies on economic stability and growth
• The role of entrepreneurship in shaping economic development and job creation
• Understanding the concept of supply and demand in influencing market prices

These topics are designed to spark engaging discussions and captivate your audience while addressing key aspects of economics.

Tips for Crafting a Compelling Speech

Crafting a compelling speech requires thorough research and consideration of all angles. Knowing your audience is crucial for tailoring the content effectively.

Research and Consider All Angles

When crafting a speech topic, research and consider all angles . It’s crucial to delve into various perspectives on the topic. This ensures that your speech has depth and addresses different viewpoints.

By thoroughly researching and considering all angles, you can present a well-rounded and comprehensive view to captivate your audience.

Focusing on thorough research helps in finding compelling facts and evidence that support your argument or topic. Moreover, considering all angles demonstrates respect for differing opinions , making your speech more inclusive and engaging for the audience.

Know Your Audience

Understanding your audience is crucial. Tailoring your speech to fit their interests and knowledge level will help you engage them better . This means considering what they already know, their age group, and any specific interests they may have.

Keep it simple for high school or college students but aim for depth if speaking to those with a more advanced understanding of the topic. Remember , captivating your audience starts with knowing who they are and what resonates with them.

I’ve found that knowing your audience helps in choosing the right words and examples which would make my message clearer and more relevant to them. It’s not only about what interests me as the speaker but also about piquing curiosity amongst the listeners through shared commonalities or something new that catches their attention.

Practice and Refine

To craft a compelling speech, practice and refine are crucial. Practice by rehearsing your speech multiple times to build confidence. Time yourself to ensure that you deliver within the allocated duration.

Refine your speech by seeking feedback from peers or mentors and making necessary adjustments. Pay attention to your body language, tone of voice, and pacing during practice sessions to improve delivery.

Rehearse in front of a mirror or record yourself to identify areas for improvement. Finally, seek opportunities to speak in public or join groups like Toastmasters International for practical experience .

Picking a good speech topic is key . It must interest you and grab your audience’s attention. Dr. Susan Hart, a renowned public speaking coach with over 20 years of experience, sees the value in unique topics .

Dr. Hart, with her Ph.D. in Communication from Stanford University, has guided thousands through the art of impactful speaking.

Dr. Hart praises our list for its range and originality. These topics encourage deep research and showcase various perspectives , she notes.

She also highlights the importance of ethical speech preparation .

For daily life or special events, Dr. Hart suggests these topics can inspire conversations or debates…

Weighing pros and cons, Dr.Hart finds our list diverse but warns against choosing overly complex subjects without enough prep time.

In her view, “50 Unique Topics for Speeches to Impress Your Audience” stands out as a valuable tool for anyone eager to improve their public speaking skills by offering fresh ideas that captivate any crowd.

Meet Alex Kolek, your guide through the treacherous world of not sucking at public speaking. Once a sweaty-palmed, tongue-tied disaster in the corporate jungle, Alex spent years perfecting the art of blending into boardroom walls. But after one too many career-threatening presentations, he decided to grab the corporate bull by the horns. Through sheer desperation and a healthy dose of humor, Alex transformed himself from a public speaking coward into a presentation powerhouse. He climbed the corporate ladder, leaving a trail of impressed executives and engaged audiences in his wake.

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15 Must-See Expert Speeches for UI/UX Designers

The collection of informative and inspiring speeches from famous experts in creating user-friendly digital products and designing positive user experience..

The year is counting its last days. As we can see in the article devoted to design trends in 2016 , it’s been a bright, dynamic and diverse year for global design community. In addition to new trends and interesting digital products, it strengthened one of the core features of creative and career growth in the field of UI/UX design for digital products: to be highly professional and flexible for new challenges of the modern high technology, designers have to learn and improve themselves in non-stop mode. 

The domain of user experience and user interface design is so young but already well-established: that’s amazing to see how many people, who started their career when the positions of UI and UX designers didn’t even exist in the list of specialties of higher educational institutions, now have grown into experts able to open the stunning area of knowledge and practice. And that’s a real luck for professionals all over the world to be able to share their findings via both real and online conferences with a view to getting the global design community stronger and more flexible for the sake of creating user-friendly problem-solving problems.

Today we would like to share and recommend you the collection of videos featuring deep and informative speeches from recognized experts in the sphere of creating digital products. They are devoted to different aspects of design for users and will definitely bring helpful and useful professional tips to UI/UX designers working over websites and mobile applications. So, enjoy watching, absorb knowledge and get inspired!

Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products

By nir eyal.

Designing Meaningful Animation

By val head.

The Top 10 Things You Need to Know about Perception

By susan weinschenk.

Designing Emotional Experiences

By aarron walter.

Mind tricks & 7 Secrets of Behavioural Economics for UX Designer

By lanny geffen.

How product design can change the world

By christiaan maats.

How to manage for collective creativity

By linda hill, the complex relationship between data and design in ux, by rochelle king.

The art of innovation

By guy kawasaki.

Why UX is not only the Responsibility of the UX’er

By janne jul jensen.

The Cognitive Abilities of Human Beings – Why Some Things are so Darn Hard!

Building a Winning UX Strategy Using the Kano Model

By jared spool.

User eXperience

By jesse james garrett.

Designing Better Conversations

By justin davis.

Empathy: your secret weapon in designing for the web

By nathalie nahai.

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