Category: Ask the Graphics Guru

I’m doing something different this time (as is everyone in the world). Rather than write my standard article, I’m sharing some of my PowerPoint coronavirus response and healthcare icons and

“Everybody hates PowerPoint,” writes Geoffrey James in his January 21, 2020, Inc. magazine article: “It’s 2020. Why Are You Still Using PowerPoint?” Although his article is well written and researched,

In the last decade, I’ve seen three changes that have gained momentum: shorter proposals, more orals, and an increase in visuals. 1.Shorter Proposals Prospects, customers, reviewers, evaluators, and decision makers

I saw Simon Sinek present at a conference. I was one of about 10,000 people who funneled into a large auditorium to see this popular TED Talk presenter. I heard

Reacting to what we see is instinctual. In some instances, our reactions can mean the difference between life and death. Fortunately for us, reviewing proposals is not life threatening, although

It’s hard to create clear, compelling presentations for proposals, capture, sales, marketing, or education. We know what bad presentations look like and have sat through many uninspired PowerPoint decks. However,

by Mike Parkinson, APMP CPP Fellow I have the honor of teaching graphics, PowerPoint, and solutioning around the world. In my workshops, participants and I share our favorite free and