50 Creative Ideas For Your Next PowerPoint Night

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TikTok is the newest, hippest (just ask any twenty-something year old) social media platform and arguably the biggest thing since Instagram’s launch in 2010. The platform boasts over 1 billion users and has been downloaded an upwards of 200 million times in the United States alone. You can find all sorts of videos on TikTok from food recipes and fashion, to presentation tips. Its diverse, entertaining, short-form content is what makes the app so favorable across many different age groups and demographics. 

Many trends and recommendations have come to light because of the ever-popular social media app like dances, sounds, and meals. But another TikTok trend that has taken millennials and Gen Z by storm is PowerPoint nights. PowerPoint nights became especially popular in 2020 during the pandemic when friends and family were looking for ways to connect with one another via technology. Essentially, friends create presentation decks about cheeky topics (unrelated to work or school) and present them to each other either in-person or through video calls. Oftentimes served with plenty of snacks and beverages, PowerPoint nights have become a new Friday night “thing” to do. A trend we can get behind. 

And of course, we’re thrilled that it put presentations on the map for something fun other than board meetings and thesis assignments. 

So we’re tapping in. Here are 50 creative ideas for your next PowerPoint night. Extra points if you use Beautiful.ai and tag us on TikTok. 

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  • Your colleagues as The Office characters
  • Dating app contenders 
  • Hot takes on a new album from your favorite artist
  • Your Spotify Wrapped list
  • Bachelor/bachelorette (or other reality TV show) predictions
  • A song to describe each person in your friend group and why
  • Suggest locations for your next friend trip
  • Everyone’s love language
  • Fantasy football updates
  • Everyone’s favorite movies, ranked
  • Water bottle brands ranked
  • The best restaurants in a 30 mile radius according to you
  • Dream wedding destinations
  • Your friends as Disney characters
  • The best nostalgic shows for your generation
  •  Things you would do if you were president 
  •  Pet names that you love and hate
  •  The best and worst managers or bosses you’ve ever had
  •  Your favorite memory with each friend
  •  The best iPhone/android apps you can’t live without
  •  Each friend’s toxic trait
  •  Fashion trends you can’t get behind
  •  Friend trivia or two truths and a lie
  •  Office gadgets that just make sense
  •  A [insert name] starter pack for all of your friends
  •  Give each friend a superpower and explain why
  •  Your colleagues as an alcoholic beverage
  •  Things you hate: and everyone has a chance to try to change your mind
  •  Everyone’s enneagram types
  •  Unpopular opinions: things you like that no one else does
  •  The emojis you need in the next update
  •  The top 10 best celebrity couples
  •  Things that just make sense to have in your home
  •  Band names each friend would name their band
  •  Things from Amazon that you would recommend to a stranger
  •  Your friends as fast food restaurants
  •  A song for every milestone in your life
  •  How each person’s road trip snack preference defines them
  •  The first five things you’d spend money on if you won the lottery
  •  Bucket list items
  •  Local coffee shops, ranked
  •  The best and worst things about everyone’s jobs
  •  Give all your friends a new name and persona
  •  How everyone’s zodiac signs fit their personality
  •  Your group as Friends characters
  •  Holidays ranked from worst to best
  •  Celebrities that would play your friends in a movie or TV role
  •  Things you’d rather be doing than your current job
  •  Each of your colleagues as dog breeds
  • The best (most useful) things you’ve learned from TikTok

Want to create a viral-worthy presentation in half the time? Let DesignerBot take the wheel . While PowerPoint night topics are subjective, DesignerBot can help you pull in facts, images, or information on your topic. For example, for a presentation on "water bottle brands ranked" you can enter the prompt "top 10 water bottle brands" and watch DesignerBot generate the deck for you like magic. You can then edit the slide(s) to reflect your personal rankings and thoughts without wasting time sourcing brand names, photos, or logos. You might even ask DesignerBot to pick a PowerPoint night topic for you— the possibilities are endless.

Jordan Turner

Jordan Turner

Jordan is a Bay Area writer, social media manager, and content strategist.

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27 Captivating & Fun Presentation Ideas to Wow Your Audience

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Whether you’re presenting to an audience of thousands or dozens, you need to go above and beyond their expectations to earn your listeners’ respect and attention. 

You’re competing with their phones, their conversations with people nearby, and their thoughts about what they’re going to eat next. 

So, how do you create an original, engaging presentation people actually listen to?

As it turns out, presentations have a lot in common with other events. You’ll need more than just words to turn your presentation into a memorable experience. Here at Eventbrite, we’ve helped organize thousands of presentations, and we know of many ways to make your presentation a one-of-a-kind event.

Eventbrite creators are always thinking up new, exciting ways to make their events stand out, and that gives us great examples that any presenter can learn from.

In this post, we’ll walk you through 27 fun ideas to take your presentations above and beyond your audience’s expectations. If you implement just a few of these, you’ll have all eyes and ears on you.

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Presentations don’t have to be dry and boring. Keep things light and entertaining to hold your audience’s attention. While some presenters feel that they “deserve” an audience’s ear, you need to earn their attention by adding entertainment value. 

So, here are some fun ideas for how to win over your audience:

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1. Use cute imagery

Cute photos and illustrations can add a lot of visual appeal and entertainment value to any presentation. If you can find quirky or funny images that relate to your topic, even better. Anything that gets an “aww” or a laugh from your audience will snap their attention back to you. 

That’s why events like puppy yoga by Laughing Frog Yoga are so popular. The puppies aren’t necessary to help you stretch, but they make the event more appealing and get people excited to do yoga. The same principle applies to presentations: crank up the cuteness factor!

2. Lead with humor

Humor is an excellent way to draw people in and keep them engaged with your presentation. Try to open up with a joke or two, but be sure to keep it light and tasteful. Don’t rely on jokes too heavily — the focus should still be on the content of your talk. 

If you’re giving a corporate presentation, try to come up with a joke that requires some industry knowledge or uses jargon specific to the workplace. Doing that entertains the audience, stays on theme, and establishes your familiarity with the subject matter.

3. Play a game of trivia 

Break out into mini-games or quizzes during your presentation for some healthy competition between audience members. People will be more engaged and remember more of your content if they’re actively participating. 

That’s why so many events focus on interactivity. Furthermore, if you reward people for learning, they’re much more likely to pay close attention to what you’re saying. More about that in a minute.

4. Use music to keep the energy going 

Playing music during your presentation can give it a much-needed energy boost. Just be sure to keep the volume low, and don’t play anything too distracting, as it could detract from your message. 

As with any event, you’ll want music that matches the tone you’re trying to convey. If you’re giving a serious presentation about a timely matter, consider going with something solemn. If it’s an upbeat topic, your best bet is an up-tempo song to keep the mood lively.

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5. Give away prizes, gifts, or coupons 

You can’t set foot in too many events without getting a tote bag, a pen, and a water bottle, and that’s for good reason.

Giving your audience a free promotional gift, or swag , is a great way to grab their attention and ingratiate yourself with them. That’s why creators like May’s Place hand out elaborate swag bags with goodies like scented candles and discounts for vendors to distribute at May’s Night Market .

With presentations, you can hand out your prizes at the beginning or end, or give everyone a QR code for a discount or coupon. You could even plant an Oprah-esque prize under their seats!

6. Start and end on a high note

You may have heard that people remember the first and last parts of a presentation more than anything else — it’s called the serial-position effect . That means that if you have a strong introduction and conclusion, it’ll leave a positive impression on your audience, even if the core of your presentation wasn’t as strong.

A high note can be anything — a joke, an anecdote, an enticing insight. If you have something to offer your audience, physically or metaphorically, the start and end of your presentation are the best places to do it.

7. Prepare a list of potential questions

Maybe not an obvious way to add fun to it, but if you don’t do this, your presentation could end up stilted and slow, as questions you’re not prepared for can really mess with your flow. A good presenter has to be prepared for audience questions.

Questions after presentations are also your chance to fully engage with your audience and give them the details that interest them the most. But audience questions can pop up spontaneously during the talk as well, sometimes when you least expect them.

That’s why it’s crucial to make sure you’re ready for the most common questions and have an idea of what you’re going to say — it doesn’t need to be scripted, just thought-out.

8. Introduce an element of surprise

Adding unexpected elements to your presentation can keep your audience engaged — like having a surprise guest take the stage, for example. It’s all about breaking up the monotony of a traditional presentation and keeping things interesting.

At events, organizers sometimes opt for something like flash mobs or performances to surprise the attendees. Giordano Productions do this at their Marino Albero’s House Concert where they incorporate special guests to entice more people to come and add an element of anticipation. 

Your presentation might not need that level of production, but surprising the audience with lighting or sound cues can still go far to add some spice.

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9. Encourage discussion between sessions

If you’re delivering a multi-session presentation, the breaks between sessions are great opportunities to engage your audience. Have them discuss a question or two and share their thoughts. This is also a great way to break up long presentations and let everyone catch their breath.

At events, activities like networking games and icebreakers are often used during downtime. Those can work just as well with presentations. And if there aren’t enough people in attendance for these techniques to be effective, you can always engage them personally and have a quick Q&A session.

Sometimes, it’s not enough to just have fun presentation ideas. You have to grab your audience’s attention with a mix of how you speak and other creative elements of the presentation. Here are some of the best ways to keep your audience engaged: 

10. Use creative transitions

Transitions are one of the most overlooked elements of presentations. Not only can they help you move from one topic to another without losing your audience, but if done well, they can also add an element of surprise and excitement. 

At events, organizers often use creative transitions, like props or unusual sound effects, even if it’s just to signal the end of a session. You can also use fun facts or anecdotes as transitions or give attendees a moment to stand and stretch. 

If you’re feeling particularly creative, consider using something like smoke machines or confetti cannons to really draw the audience in!

11. Tell a story

Storytelling is a powerful tool that makes your presentation more engaging and memorable. Research shows that stories are 12 times more memorable than facts alone, so they’re the perfect way to make your point stick.

Storytelling techniques for events can be used to incorporate more creative storytelling in your presentation as well. By creating colorful characters, highlighting a central theme, and showing clear benefits, you can tell a compelling story that ties a presentation together. 

12. Keep it short

At events, time is always of the essence. Presenters and organizers alike are trying to fit as much content as possible into a tight agenda. That’s why events like Melanin in the City’s Speed Dating ensure people can meet as many other attendees as possible in their limited two-hour window. It’s also difficult to keep your audience engaged if your presentation is too long.

So, try to say what you need to in the shortest possible way. You can use visual aids or graphics to help illustrate what you mean without having to go into endless detail. If you need guidance, just try and follow the 10/20/30 rule to keep your presentation to 10 slides, under 20 minutes, using a 30-point font or larger.

13. Plan your movement

You may have heard it before, but it’s worth repeating: 90% of commu n ication is nonverbal . Your movement is a large part of that. Your audience will follow your motion, speed, and body language to understand the full picture of what you’re saying. 

Event creators and presenters need to plan how their event will allow for the same kind of nonverbal communication. In-person events need both seated and standing areas for presenters, to allow for communication through body language. A virtual event should have carefully-framed cameras to do the same.

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14. Use bright, coordinated colors

Nothing grabs an audience’s attention like a strong color scheme. Event organizers know that choosing the right palette can add to an event’s branding and direct the audience’s attention, and this also applies to presentations.

The trick here is to use colors that complement each other but don’t clash. You can draw inspiration from the color schemes of events like Ladies Get Paid , pictured above. As you can see, the bright colors don’t clash but create distinctive branding and a more exciting atmosphere.

15. Market it ahead of time

People will pay much more attention to your presentation if you build up some hype ahead of time. Event creators use social media posts, emails, and other forms of outreach to make sure their attendees are as excited as possible about the upcoming event. The same applies to presentations — if people are excited about your topic, they’ll hang on your every word. 

Event planners know the value of solid multichannel marketing, so they invest in the right tools to do it well. One of the most popular platforms for this is the Eventbrite marketing platform, which can automate email and social media campaigns so you can market your presentation as effectively as possible.

16. Create visual summaries of key points

If you’ve got a lot of content to cover, visuals are a great way to help people process and remember important information more easily. 

Using visuals like charts and graphs can also help people who are visual learners better understand your content. You can even create slides that have a summary of the key points in large font so everyone knows the key takeaways from the talk. 

17. Leave room to improvise

Remember to leave some room for improvisation in your presentation. It’s good to be prepared, but it’s also important to be able to think on your feet and respond naturally to questions or comments from your audience. That way, you can stay engaged with your attendees and make sure everyone gets the most out of the presentation. 

The power of improvisation to grab an audience’s attention is clearly apparent at events like Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre’s Catharsis Dramatic Improv. There, performers engage the audience because nobody knows what’ll happen next, not even they themselves. You can grab your audience’s attention with a similar attitude, being ready for anything.

18. Arrange seating intentionally

How an audience is arranged can affect the way they engage with your presentation. Event organizers know this all too well, which is why they plan seating arrangements carefully before every event. 

For presentations, arrange seats so that nobody has to crane their neck to watch the speaker or the projector screen. This helps ensure that everyone can be comfortable and therefore keep their focus on the presenter. 

For interactive presentations, you could also arrange the seating in a way that encourages conversation. Having round tables or chairs facing each other, for example, makes it easier for people to interact during breaks.

Interactive presentations aim to get attendees fully involved in the message. Here are some of the best interactive presentation ideas:

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19. Organize small group talks 

Events are all about connecting people, and one of the best ways to do that is through small group discussions. It makes sense to schedule these after your presentation to emphasize important points in more detail, as IMPACT Life did at the Harm Reduction Conference . 

Mingling with your audience after the presentation also gives you a chance to hear any lingering questions and concerns directly from the listeners. 

20. Live audience surveys

Live surveys and polls give instant feedback from the audience. To do the same during your presentation, ask them questions about your topic, solicit their opinions on various topics, or even quiz them on what they learned during your presentation. 

Afterwards, you can use the findings to strengthen your points or provide more detailed explanations when answering questions.

21. Encourage feedback via social media

Many organizers will give their attendees a hashtag or a social media space where they can discuss the event and ask questions. That gives them valuable information while raising the event’s profile on social media sites.

Quinceanera.com did this in a simple but effective way by creating their own hashtag, #XVExpoON23, for the Ontario Quinceanera.com Expo and Fashion Show and rewarding social media participation with prizes. You can do the same with your presentation, continuing the conversation through other mediums and building your brand at the same time.

22. Incorporate multiple senses 

Experienced organizers and presenters know that incorporating multiple senses in their event can draw people in and help them remember the details more clearly. You can do the same with your presentation by bringing in elements of sound, smell, taste — anything that adds to the experience through the senses. 

That means you should coordinate sound and lighting cues to reinforce the information you’re providing. If it’s relevant, you can even pass out food samples or physical models of a product to incorporate even more sensations.

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23. Interactive Q&A

If you’re giving a presentation, make sure to leave some time at the end for questions. For a stronger interactive element than just a Q&A session, invite an audience member to ask a question and then encourage everyone else to share their thoughts on the answer. 

This lets your audience actively engage with the material and allows them to get more out of the talk than just what you’re saying.

24. Provide real-time examples

Event planners know that real-world examples are one of the most powerful ways to drive home a point or idea. During your presentation, look for opportunities to provide those same kinds of concrete examples. 

For example, you could include an interactive demo or invite audience participation by explaining how your presentation topic applies to a volunteer audience member’s life.

25. Involve volunteers

Speaking of volunteers, event organizers often recruit volunteers to help out during their events, and you can do the same in your presentation. You can give volunteers specific tasks or activities to keep the audience engaged, like introducing topics or answering questions.

26. Use audience quotes and feedback

Similarly to the earlier suggestion on storytelling, your audience will be more engaged if you use real-life stories and quotes. Try asking around before your talk and collecting some stories or quotes from the people in attendance — but make sure to ask their permission if you want to use them in your talk. 

Including audience experiences can help make your points more relevant and give everyone an opportunity to connect with each other’s experiences.

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27. Make it accessible

Events of all kinds are often planned with accessibility in mind, like Hope Hill Lavender Farm LLC did by providing sign language interpreters at their Hope Hill Lavender Tour. 

Your presentation should follow the same principles: Provide captions for audio and video clips, offer a transcript of your talk, and make sure all visuals are legible from the back of the room.

Your presentation isn’t just about what you say onstage. It’s also about how many people come, how they feel about the venue, and their experience getting there. 

You can add value to the whole process by using Eventbrite. Eventbrite’s Marketing Platform makes it fast and easy to market your presentation to bring more attendees. It lets you automate and optimize marketing through social media and emails, and it’s also a platform where other people can search for and find your presentation and buy their tickets. 

So, start using Eventbrite to boost your attendee numbers and target a whole new audience with your presentation.

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14 Fun & Interactive Presentation Games for Teams and Students

14 Fun & Interactive Presentation Games for Teams and Students

So you've got an audience to energize, students to engage, or a team that needs a little extra fun — playing an interactive presentation game is an easy way to do just that.

We've done the research and found the best of these games for you: we looked specifically for games that are simple to set up, fun to play, and flexible enough to be used with a variety of presentations and audiences. Most of these activities work virtually with Zoom/PowerPoint and can also be used in person.

Which of these 14 presentation games do you like best? Take a look and let us know your favorites:

1. Live Trivia Competition

A great way to ramp up the excitement and engagement is to enable a little bit of friendly competition. Trivia is an easy way to do this—plus, it can be whole-group inclusive and large-audience friendly (if you use the right tools).

Here's a great trivia game you can run with your team, students, or any large audience. It's already created for you with questions and scoring built in to make it even easier:

Here's how to play:

  • Make a free account here: https://slideswith.com/  
  • Click the slide deck and copy it. 
  • Launch the trivia game by clicking "Start Event."
  • Invite your group to join in and submit answers using their mobile devices (show the winners automatically).
  • Interact and play during your presentation!

This trivia game has questions on many topics to keep your audience's attention and appeal to everyone. It only takes 10-15 minutes to play, so it's a great game for long discussions! Also, this interactive activity is free for up to ten participants and is totally customizable.

2. Sing and Swing 

To really liven up your group, encourage your listeners to play Sing and Swing. This activity is best for long presentations because it boosts energy, creates a fun, light-hearted environment, and makes people laugh a lot. 

Here's how to play: 

  • Before your presentation, pick a well-known song and rewrite the chorus (replace parts of it with words and phrases from your presentation) 
  • When you're ready to play, show the song on your screen. 
  • Invite your audience to sing it with you!

If you have a fun group or a class of energetic students, consider adding choreography to engage your audience even more. 

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3. 20 Questions

If you want a presentation game that requires your listeners to talk more than you, 20 Questions is the one to play! A classic and simple activity, this game immediately boosts engagement and gets people laughing. 

Here's how to play: Have someone put an appropriate image or word on the screen behind you (this can be an audience member you trust or a colleague or co-presenter). To make things more fun, put on a blindfold so that everyone knows you can't cheat. From there, ask 20 "yes or no" questions to guess what's displayed on the screen. Your group should respond "yes" or "no" to guide you to the correct answer. 

4. Scavenger Hunt Challenge

To get your audience out of their seats, a scavenger hunt challenge is one of the best interactive games for presentations. It'll immediately energize your audience , team, or students while giving them a fun way to learn.  

There are tons of in-person and virtual scavenger hunt ideas you can use to dive deeper into your topic or help everyone learn about one another. But if you want a ready-to-play game that you can instantly launch without having any tech skills, here's a fun one to play: 

  • Use an email address and password to create a free account here: https://slideswith.com/ (a free account guarantees up to ten people can play at no charge). 
  • Click the game and press "Copy and use this slide deck." 
  • In the top right corner, click "Start Event."
  • Ask listeners to join the game by using their mobile devices to scan the QR code. Players should continue using their mobile devices to submit answers to questions.
  • Have everyone start hunting for items! 

This activity is a particularly fun game because it's a photo-hunt, show-and-tell challenge! That means your audience will not only get out of their seats to find items, but they'll also get to take pictures and share and discuss photos of what they find. This conversational element will help engage your group! 

5. Group Word Clouds

Whether you're speaking to team members, students, or conference-goers, this activity lets you ask questions and get your listeners' thoughts on specific topics. 

This game is the perfect way to start your presentation, especially if you're discussing something with a wide range of opinions or are unsure how much your listeners know about a certain subject. Group Word Clouds is also beneficial if you want to do a quick meeting pulse or know how your listeners feel going into your presentation—understanding their energy levels and mood can help you adjust (if necessary) to get maximum engagement and excitement.

To enjoy this activity, keep things simple by using a tool that already offers a ready-to-play Group Word Clouds game. Here's a popular one you can launch immediately: 

  • Create a free account by entering an email and password here: https://slideswith.com/  
  • Click the game and then copy it (the button to do so is right underneath the slide deck).
  • Press "Start Event" in the top right corner. 
  • Tell participants to play by scanning the QR code. 
  • Create word clouds and have fun!

This interactive game only takes 5-10 minutes to play, so it's a fast, fun way to engage your audience and feel out the room. Players can use their mobile devices to answer questions. This activity is also free for up to 10 people and is easy to personalize.

6. The Get to Know You Game

This activity is one of the best presentation games if you have a small group that doesn't really know each other. The Get to Know You Game is a creative way to do introductions, and it's really simple.

Here's how to play the game: Before the event, ask group members to bring a favorite song or item to the presentation (you can do this by emailing them). When you're ready to play, ask each person to introduce themself, present their song or item, and explain why they picked it. For those sharing a song, have them play it on their phones before they explain why it's their favorite. 

7. Live Poll Questions 

When you have a large group, it's not easy to find ways to boost engagement—but poll questions are the solutions, especially when they're live and interactive. With this unique setup, large groups engage by answering questions and seeing their answers displayed in a fun way. 

Your job is to make sure you actually find a game that showcases responses uniquely to captivate your group. For a quick and great option, here's a popular icebreaker activity that promises to display responses using fun formats like word clouds, donut charts, live graphs, and per-player: 

  • Create an account for free to access the game:  https://slideswith.com/  
  • Click the slide deck and press the button to copy it. 
  • Look in the top right corner of the deck and press "Start Event."
  • Invite your group to play the game. They only need to use their mobile devices to scan the QR code. 
  • Start polling your audience!

This activity is one of those fun presentation games everyone will want to enjoy, so invite all of your team members and students to participate. This game can accommodate up to 250 players and takes 5-10 minutes to complete. Tell your group to use their mobile devices to submit their responses. 

8. Assumptions 

This interactive game is a great way to break up your presentation to see who's paying attention and who can answer questions pertaining to your topic. 

  • Ask your audience to stand up (for virtual presentations, make sure everyone's video is on). 
  • Show true or false statements on the screen one by one. 
  • Tell people to raise a hand if they think the statement is correct and sit down if they think it's incorrect.
  • Continue until one person is left standing.
  • Award the winner. 

This activity can be as short and challenging as you want. Also, if your presentation is long, you can play multiple rounds to break up your speaking time and test your audience throughout your discussion.  

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9. Controversial Questions 

Want to see where your audience, students, or team lands on controversial topics? Then, energize your presentation with a fun, creative game called Controversial Questions. This activity has prompts that inspire lively debates, so it's a great way to get your group excited and chatty. 

However, to maintain a positive environment, make sure to find a tool that offers an office-friendly, classroom-friendly, and conference-friendly game. You don't want to sour the mood by creating uncomfortable division during your presentation. To make sure this game is fun and light-hearted, here's a popular one that's suitable for all audiences and ages: 

  • Sign up for a free account by inputting an email address and password here:  https://slideswith.com/pricing  
  • Click the game and press the button that says, "Copy and use this deck." 
  • Press "Start Event" (the button is in the top right corner). 
  • Have participants join the fun by asking them to scan the QR code with their mobile devices. 
  • Get controversial and play! 

This interactive game for presentations asks fun (but appropriate) questions like:

  • Does pineapple belong on pizza?
  • Does the person flying in the middle seat get both armrests?
  • Should the toilet roll go over or under? 

Players should use their mobile devices to submit answers. Up to ten people can play for free, and you can customize the game by updating the questions!

10. Word of the Day 

With this activity, you can keep your audience, team, or students engaged throughout your entire presentation. This  game requires listeners to be alert and recognize whenever you say the word of the day. 

Here's how to play: At the beginning of your presentation, tell your group the word of the day (it can also be a phrase if you'd prefer). Say that you'll weave the word into your presentation and that your audience must shout it out whenever you mention it. 

11. Mini Activity: Group Icebreaker

Whether you're doing an in-person or virtual presentation, you need to warm up your audience to get things started on a positive note. The best way to do that is with a quick icebreaker game. 

However, make sure your questions are fun, positive, and engaging. You can easily do this by finding a game that already has the best icebreaker questions included. Here's one that's ready to play (and requiring no tech skills to launch): 

  • Input an email address and password to make a free account here: https://slideswith.com/  
  • Click the deck and copy it (press "Copy and use this deck). 
  • Click the button in the top right corner that says "Start Event."
  • Invite participants to play by asking them to scan the QR code. 
  • Break the ice to warm up your audience!

Your group should use their mobile devices to submit responses to poll questions. Also, this game accommodates up to 250 players, but only ten people can join for free.

12. Process of Elimination 

This activity is one of the best games for presentations because it's simple yet fun and great at helping listeners get to know each other. You can play it at the beginning of your presentation or in the middle to give your group a chance to stretch their legs. 

  • Before your event, create a list of "yes or no" questions. 
  • Once you're ready to play, tell your group to stand up (if you're doing a virtual presentation, make sure everyone's video is on). 
  • Ask each question one by one. 
  • Tell attendees to stand if their answer is "yes" and sit if their answer is "no." 

The questions can relate to your topic or be totally random. Also, if you'd prefer to thin out the number of people standing, you can take a creative twist and ask your questions by saying something like this: "Stay standing if (insert scenario)." When phrasing each question this way, the game will end with one person standing. To acknowledge the winner, you can give them a round of applause or award them a prize. 

13. Conference Opener Icebreaker 

If you're speaking at a big conference, you need an interactive game for presentations that can get everyone involved and ensure every voice is heard. To achieve these goals, you should create an icebreaker game that works for large groups . 

Using an easy, intuitive template is the best step to take. That way, you don't have to start from scratch or spend hours making your game. For a template that requires no code or tech-savviness to build on, here's the best option: 

  • Sign up by making a free account here: https://slideswith.com/  
  • Click on the game. On the next page, click the button to copy and use the deck. 
  • Customize the template using the instructions HERE . 
  • During your presentation, press "Start Event" in the top right corner. 
  • Ask the group to use their mobile devices to scan the QR code and join the fun. (Also, make sure participants use their mobile devices to submit answers.) 
  • Play and engage your audience!  

This template has fun, interactive features built in to keep your large audience engaged. Those features include polls, word clouds, and ratings. Just make sure you sign up for a paid plan to accommodate the large number of people in your group—the free account only works for up to ten players. 

14. Two Truths and a Lie 

This classic game is a fun, energizing way to help your listeners get to know one another. It's perfect for small in-person or virtual groups and is an ideal activity for the beginning of your presentation. 

Here's how to play: Pick any topic (for the purposes of this article, the topic will be "movies"). In no particular order, say two movies you've really watched and one you haven't watched. Ask your audience to guess which statement is the lie. The winner picks the next topic and says two truths and a lie. 

Be Memorable With Presentation Games

Oftentimes, people forget presentations within a week or even days, and that's because the discussions are boring. But you don't work hard preparing a presentation for it to be forgotten. If you want your message to stick, all you have to do is make it enjoyable without being corny.  

If you want to be remembered and actually get people engaged, you need to make your presentation fun and enjoyable, without coming off as corny or desperate to please. Ivan Dimitrijevic, 10 Secrets of Making Every Presentation Fun, Engaging, and Enjoyable

Luckily, the interactive presentation games in this article are unique and exciting—they're far from corny. So, use them for your upcoming presentations to make your messages compelling and memorable. 

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20 creative presentation ideas to captivate your audience

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Michael Lee June 17, 2019

The ultimate aim of every presentation is to etch a memorable mark that lingers in the minds of your audience long after the final slide fades away. Memorable presentations should be a creative blend of captivating design, innovative elements, and engaging delivery. To ignite your presentation prowess and set your creativity on fire, we’ve handpicked a treasure trove of 20 ingenious creative presentation ideas that will transform your presentations from bland to brilliantly unforgettable:

1. Experiment with color

It’s surprising what a little color can do. The way you use and pair colors in your presentation design can grab an otherwise disinterested audience member’s attention. Just make sure you do it tastefully and carry the theme across all frames. When in doubt, you can simply choose from one of Prezi’s existing content layouts , each with an appealing color palette.

Try experimenting with a two-toned design by adding different accents to your presentation background and other visual elements. You might start with a black-and-white design, then add a bright pop of one color throughout. Contrasting color palettes (think yellow and blue, pink and mint green, etc.) can also create this eye-popping effect. Alternatively, you can use neutral shades to give off a more subdued vibe.

Another idea? Add a color filter to your images to tie them into your color theme. Learn more about presentation colors in our guide.

2. Use a striking background theme

A colorful background image for a creative presentation

Looking for more presentation ideas and creative ways to present? Put some thought into your background image, as it’s what your audience will be looking at during the entire presentation. If you want to use a photo, choose one that’s beautiful, sentimental, or has action and flow. Just make sure you pick an image that has enough negative space on which to place text. You can also play around with textures and patterns, such as ripples or wood, or themes that are symbolic of your message, such as a passport, billboard, rocket launch, road trip, etc.

Additionally, make sure your chosen background image isn’t distracting. You want to keep your audience’s focus on the foreground — the graphics, text, and special effects you’ve created. Prezi already has a large library of effective and high-quality backgrounds and images you can search for when designing your presentation, so no need to source them from somewhere else.

3. Put thoughts into speech bubbles

Other creative ways to present information include using speech bubbles to communicate key points to audience members. Use them to illustrate an idea or to reveal a character’s thoughts or fears in your story. Have them pop up as notes or commentary in the frame you’re presenting. Similarly, you can use speech bubbles to show milestones on a timeline. If you’re revealing poll or survey results about a product or service, for instance, place data or participant feedback in bubbles.

But, like anything in a presentation, don’t go overboard with it. While speech bubbles can be a fantastic addition, excessive use might divert your audience’s focus from the core message. So, using speech bubbles in the right places to create impact can be effective for engaging your listeners, but scattering them throughout every slide might be a little excessive and cause the opposite effect. Balance is key when using speech bubbles. 

4. Abandon the slide-by-slide style

Prezi's PowerPoint Converter feature lets you turn slides into a dynamic Prezi presentation. It's another great creative way to present.

Free your presentations from the confines of slides. As an interactive presentation tool, Prezi allows for dynamic designs to take your audience on a journey as you tell your story. Zoom in and out on key points. Navigate between topics and sections of your presentation in any order. Go vertical instead of horizontal. Make transitions between ideas look like pathways or scenes instead of simply clicking sequentially from frame to frame. All of these elements come together to make a memorable presentation.

These types of tactics will give your presentation a cinematic feel that will captivate and inspire your audience. An open canvas design also makes it easier for you to tell a story , which people tend to process and remember more easily than straight facts. Prezi’s ready-made templates and striking graphics make it simple for you to share your narrative via one of these seemingly complex designs. If you want to transform a static PowerPoint presentation into a dynamic moving story, simply upload your file and try Prezi’s PowerPoint Converter feature .

5. Tell your story with a video

Female Video Editor Works with Footage on Her Personal Computer, She Works in Creative Office Studio.

Presenters have been incorporating video into their slide decks for decades. Video is one of the most creative ways to present projects. It allows you to tell your story using visuals instead of big blocks of text. Now, however, it’s time to elevate the video so it captures your audience’s attention and enhances your narrative. Embed videos that play automatically when you navigate to certain parts of your Prezi canvas.

Just be sure to use videos that aren’t distracting and that work with the rest of your presentation’s flow. They should still complement your presentation’s overall design theme and message. If you’re not producing a video yourself, you can find thematic ones from stock video sites or on YouTube. Just be aware that you might need permission to use some videos.

It’s important to select videos beforehand and place them strategically so that they hit hard in the right places. Selecting the perfect videos is like choosing gems to adorn your presentation’s crown. These videos should harmonize seamlessly with your content, elevating the story you’re weaving.

Imagine, for instance, using a time-lapse video of a bustling cityscape to represent the rapid pace of change in the business world during your presentation on industry trends. Blending your videos with the theme of your topic in this way goes beyond just catching your audience’s eye, it actually adds depth to your story while also making your message more impactful.

6. Bring your story to life with audio

Another presentation idea to minimize text and maximize audience engagement is to add sound to your presentation. Tell your story using pre-recorded audio. This creative presentation style turns the viewer experience into just that — an experience. While the audio plays, you can move around the stage and navigate to various parts of the presentation that support the narrative visually. Again, the effect is almost movie-like.

Another auditory presentation tool is music. Use music to set the tone of your talk, or inject it periodically to regain the audience’s attention. The appropriate song choice can get the entire audience into the mood of your presentation. Choose upbeat tunes to convey excitement or dramatic ones that will trigger an emotional response . Plus, if you play a catchy tune that sticks in people’s heads, that’ll help them remember your presentation that much more.

7. Add animations

Another creative way to present is by bringing an otherwise static design to life is animation. Go beyond video by borrowing from stop-motion principles for your presentation. Stop motion is a technique in which you film objects one frame at a time to simulate motion in a scene or a story. You can recreate this effect in Prezi by using zoom, fade, and pan animations to tell a moving story frame by frame.

Animations can inspire and engage your audience, but just be sure to use them sparingly and as a complement to your story or message.

7.1. Make it fun with GIFs

Adding animated GIFs to your presentation can not only make it more fun but also help catch your audience’s eye. Because they’re trendy and often reference pop culture or common emotions, GIFs can help you get your point across without having to use just words.

However, it’s crucial to exercise moderation when employing these elements. While animations and GIFs can enhance engagement, excessive use of them can become distracting. There’ll be certain presentation topics or subjects where GIFs will look misplaced, so just make sure you think carefully about whether they correlate with your message before you use them. However, GIFs are a great way to inject humor and light-heartedness right after slides filled with heavy information. When executed skillfully, animations and GIFs transform your presentation into a dynamic and interactive visual journey, leaving an enduring impression on your audience.

8. Create a timeline

The timeline is nothing new. It’s how you apply it to a presentation that can really wow an audience. Prezi’s dynamic designs let you use the timeline as the basis or focal point of the presentation and then navigate along as you tell your story or plan of action.

Zooming in on specific elements of your timeline as you discuss them adds another layer of clarity and focus. It helps make sure your audience stays on track with your story and doesn’t get lost in the details or complexities. This laid-back way of highlighting key moments or steps keeps people interested and makes it easier for them to remember what you’re talking about.

Timeline dashboard example from Prezi Design

9. Use maps

Deliver a creative presentation with maps, especially if there’s a geographic or location-based topic in your content. Set a map as your background or focal point, and prompt different regions to change colors or pop out as you navigate over them. When it comes to designing maps , make sure you’re purposefully selecting colors, as the color palette you choose can change the way people respond to your data. Don’t pick colors that are too similar when you’re making comparisons, for example. Use Prezi’s zoom function to zero in on areas for more details, or pull back to reveal the larger context.

You can also go the thinking map route, which is a visual learning technique that can convey complex ideas simply and creatively. Start with a central theme, then branch out into paths or surrounding points. The eight variations of thinking maps include circle maps, bubble maps, flow maps, treemaps, and more. These can be effective interactive aids in educational presentations as well as for small businesses.

10. Do away with bulleted lists

Avoid bullet points. Instead, use a canvas layout for your presentation ideas. One of the best creative ways to present.

To truly transform your presentations, consider stepping away from the conventional bullet-point lists that often lead to passive learning. Instead, harness the power of visuals to inspire active engagement from your audience. Visual content stimulates the brain’s cognitive processes, making your message more memorable. Engage your listeners by replacing bullet points with visuals .

Prezi’s open canvas design is a valuable tool in this transformation. It shifts the focus from passive delivery to interactive engagement. By using visuals, you prompt your audience to actively process and respond to your content, fostering a deeper understanding and connection with your message. This shift from traditional bullet points to a visually driven, interactive approach can significantly enhance the impact of your presentations.

11. Communicate with images

Presentation images are nothing new. However, when standing alone, photographs, paintings, and other images can have a really powerful effect. Instead of trying to talk over an image, use it as a stepping stone in your presentation, a point of reflection. Once in a while, let visuals do the talking.

Also, a study has found that people process visuals 60,000 times faster than text . So, incorporating more images will make your presentation more memorable.

Androgynous Black woman sitting with dog near mural

However, be careful with your selection of images – make sure that they’re relevant to the topic and aren’t just filling up an empty space.

Also, If you’re using Prezi for your presentation, you can access a huge library of images that takes away the headache of finding that one perfect shot. It’s like having a cheat code for making your presentation pop. So dive into the library and pick out visuals that’ll make your presentation not just informative, but engaging.

12. Play with transitions

Using slide transitions is one of the simple yet creative ways to present a project. They create visual continuity and add movement to slides. However, choosing the right page transition for your slides is truly a form of art. You have to consider the topic, tone of voice, and your presentation design. Page transitions should match the overall design, create flawless continuity, highlight key areas in your presentation, and do all that without stealing the show. Ultimately, you want it to compliment your presentation.

If you are looking for inspiration, check out Prezi Present ‘s wide selection of templates . You can play with transitions by adding additional animated elements that will make your presentation even more dynamic.

13. Swap for an infographic

To truly stand out and make a lasting impression, consider departing from the traditional slide-based approach and exploring infographics. Infographics are powerful visual tools that condense complex information into digestible, visually appealing formats. Instead of the conventional slide-by-slide progression, imagine scrolling through your presentation, seamlessly transitioning from one section to the next. This fluid movement allows you to verbally expand on key points while displaying the core information visually.

Onboarding infographic example

When you’re adding infographics, aim for designs that are easy to understand but also match your brand’s vibe. You want something that looks good and fits well with the rest of your presentation, so everything feels like it’s part of the same story. This helps make your presentation both easy to follow and hard to forget.

14. Get social

Employing a unique hashtag associated with your brand can significantly amplify the impact of your presentation, extending its reach far beyond the confines of the physical venue. This hashtag acts as a vital link between your presentation and the vast world of social media. Inviting your audience to dive into the live-tweet action with a dedicated hashtag during your talk isn’t just a savvy move; it’s a dynamic double play. You expand your reach, drawing in more eager participants, while simultaneously igniting a thriving online symphony of ongoing discussions and insights.

This approach effectively transforms your presentation into an active, two-way conversation. As you speak, people can immediately share their thoughts, favorite parts, and main lessons, creating a sense of togetherness and active involvement. Furthermore, the utilization of a branded hashtag allows you to monitor and engage in these conversations, strengthening your connection with your audience and providing an avenue for addressing questions or feedback. 

Even after your presentation concludes, these online discussions continue to thrive, ensuring that your message remains fresh in the minds of your audience members long after they’ve left the physical venue. This lively and extended interaction adds an exciting twist to your presentations, transforming them from just informative sessions into lively hubs of ongoing conversation and learning.

15. Use creative props

Physical props add a memorable dimension to your talk. Props serve as powerful visual aids, helping to illustrate key points, provide tangible examples, and offer visual cues. Props can be particularly useful for educational presentations, especially if you need to demonstrate an example. Another situation where props are paramount is if you are a brand that’s launching a new product and doing a promotional presentation. 

African man standing by whiteboard and giving presentation to startup team at office. Man explaining marketing strategy using statistical graphs to colleagues at office.

With Prezi’s creative tools at the forefront of your presentation along with your latest product at hand- you’re bound to persuade your audience. Integrating props at the right time in connection to your current presentation can really create a connection between you and your listeners. Put yourself in your audience’s shoes, would you take in the information by just reading and listening, or would seeing and touching physical props add a layer of interest that enhances your mental absorption?

16. Utilize virtual reality (VR)

VR technology allows you to transport your audience into a different environment or scenario closely related to your presentation topic. Transforming your presentation into a new virtual world takes it far beyond the expectations of mundane slide-by-slide presentations.

With VR, you can engage your audience with a dynamic three-dimensional world where they become active explorers, engaging directly with your content. Picture this: You’re showing off architectural wonders, recreating epic historical events, or unraveling the inner workings of intricate systems. VR takes your presentations to a whole new level, letting your audience not only see and hear but also experience and genuinely feel your message. It’s like inviting them to step right into the heart of your story.

17. Use gamification

Picture turning your presentation into an exhilarating game that dares to captivate and thrill your audience. When you add a little playfulness to your presentation, your audience is going to absorb your information without it feeling like a chore. Making aspects of your talk into fun learning experiences is going to keep your audience switched on throughout the whole presentation. 

You can achieve this by incorporating various interactive elements like puzzles, questions, or interactive storytelling that turn your presentation into an immersive and educational game. Encouraging your audience to think and respond will result in active participants rather than passive observers. 

Young woman sharing her view during team building session at startup office. African woman talking with colleagues sitting in circle at a coworking office.

18. Employ live demonstrations

Incorporating live demonstrations into your presentation is a potent strategy for effectively conveying your message. Whether you’re showcasing a product’s functionality, conducting a captivating science experiment, or engaging your audience in a hands-on activity, live demonstrations actively involve your audience and leave an enduring mark.

Live demonstrations can transform presentations into captivating journeys where your audience doesn’t just listen but also witnesses concepts coming to life before their eyes. This physical approach creates curiosity and entices active participation, effectively transforming your message into something tangible. When people can see, touch, or take part in live demonstrations, it makes a strong connection. It brings your audience right into your content and makes sure they take the message away with them afterward. 

19. Design comic-style frames 

Using comic strips as a presentation style is great when you want to make your presentation engaging and easy to remember. It works well for topics where you want to tell a story, explain things step by step, or simplify complex information. Comic strips contain the best of both worlds, combining visuals with storytelling. This means they’re versatile for various topics, such as education, marketing, and product demos.

The clever approach of comic strips crafts an animated, captivating experience that keeps your audience glued to their seats and sparks their eagerness to participate. Not only that, but it also makes your message highly memorable.

Colorful Set of Comic Speech Bubbles in Pop Art Style Template.

Creating a comic strip in Prezi is straightforward. Start by planning your content and breaking it down into bite-size sections that will be arranged in sequence. Then, use Prezi’s features to design each section as a comic frame, inserting relevant visuals and images. Prezi’s text and shape tools help you add speech bubbles or captions to guide the story you’re telling. As you present, take on the role of a storyteller, guiding your audience through each frame of your comic strip presentation with captivating explanations that hold their attention.

20. Emulate the style of TED talks

The TED-style approach is a powerful method of delivering presentations that revolves around the core principles of clarity, simplicity, emotional resonance, and compelling storytelling. In this approach, speakers focus on distilling complex ideas into easily digestible narratives, using relatable language and impactful visuals to engage their audience. TED-style talks typically center on a single compelling idea , conveyed with passion and authenticity, making them concise, memorable, and inspiring for a wide range of viewers.

Learn how you can excel in storytelling and develop TED Talk presentation skills in the following video:

Staying current with creative presentation ideas

Just as technology and communication methods constantly change, so do presentation audience preferences and expectations. Keeping your creative presentation ideas fresh and aligned with contemporary trends can significantly impact your effectiveness as a presenter.

Why keeping up matters

Adapting to audience expectations.

This is the key to making a memorable impact with your presentations. In the modern world, audiences want more than the ordinary; they seek thrilling, dynamic experiences. To make this happen, you must wholeheartedly embrace cutting-edge technologies and innovative concepts to make your presentations highly engaging. So, why stick with the mundane when you can captivate your audience’s imagination and curiosity with creative presentation ideas? Break free from the conventional and explore new concepts using Prezi. 

Maintaining relevance

Staying relevant is the cornerstone of success. To connect deeply with your audience, demonstrate your strong dedication to delivering top-notch content consistently. Your presentations should stand out with innovation and creativity, signaling that you’re not merely keeping pace with the times – you’re setting the tempo. With Prezi’s toolbox, you’ll be ready to explore a range of creative presentation ideas that leave a lasting impression on your audience. 

Fueling engagement

Elevating your presentations from mere information-sharing sessions to immersive experiences can be a game-changer. By staying in the loop on fresh creative presentation ideas and cool interactive tricks, you’re all set to captivate your audience. Adding some of these new, interactive touches can help you grab and keep people’s attention way better than just repeating the same slideshows.

Where to get your inspo 

If you’re ready to improve your creative game, there are plenty of helpful blogs, webinars, and online courses about fun presentation ideas you can dive into. Prezi offers a lot of useful tips for making your presentations stand out. Think of Prezi as your toolbox, always within reach to unlock your presentation’s potential and make a lasting impression. For presentation inspiration , check out Prezi’s presentation gallery and explore our highly engaging and creative templates .

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Get inspired for more presentation ideas

The world isn’t flat, and your presentations shouldn’t be, either. Step outside your comfort zone, and play around with these 20 creative ways to present. Better yet, come up with your own creative ways to present and incorporate them into one of Prezi’s dynamic content layouts. Using this presentation software’s open canvas approach, you can tell your story conversationally and spontaneously so that audience members will engage with and remember.

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By Ryan McCready , May 08, 2023

Best Presentation Ideas, Design Tips & Examples

Did you know that 46% of people can’t sit through a presentation without losing focus? 

That’s why I wanted to learn how to make a presentation that will captivate an audience. After looking at hundreds of different authors, topics and designs, I’ve assembled over 100 presentation ideas and tips on how to design a compelling presentation for:

  • Social media
  • Online courses
  • Pitch decks
  • Lead generation

In this blog, you’ll find 120+ presentation ideas, design tips and examples to help you create an awesome slide deck for your next presentation.

To start off, here’s a video on the 10 essential presentation design tips to make sure that your presentations don’t fall under the YAWN category.

1. Use a minimalist presentation theme

Modern Airbnb Presentation Ideas

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The best designs can also be some of the simplest you see. In the Airbnb pitch deck below, they use a minimalist color scheme and font selection.

Creative Airbnb Pitch Deck Ideas

A minimalist design is sleek, organized and places the most important thing in focus: your information. There are no distracting stock images, icons, or content. Everything on this unique presentation feels like it belongs and works together perfectly. 

Learn how to customize this template:

2. Use a consistent design motif throughout your presentation

Here’s a go-to tip to for a cohesive presentation design: use a design motif. The motif could be a recurring shape (like circles, lines or arrows) or symbol (like a leaf for “growth” or a mountain for “goals”). For more ideas, check out our guide to common symbols and meanings used in design .

For example, this  presentation template uses circles as a design motif. The same circle icon is used in three different colors to add a bubbly touch to the design. The team photos are also incorporated using circle frames:

Creative Marketing Presentation Ideas

3. Use an eye-catching presentation background image

Photography Creative Presentation Ideas copy

Like with any type of design work, you should want to catch the eye of your audience. In a presentation, this should be done from the beginning with a  compelling background image or a color gradient.

Creative Tech Presentation Ideas

In this presentation template, the creators were able to do just that with a landscape photo. When a presentation like this is seen on social media, during a webinar or in person, your audience will definitely listen up.

4. Visualize your points with icons

Storytelling Business Presentation Ideas

Icons are the perfect visuals to include in presentations. They’re compact and can convey a concept to your audience at a glance. You can even combine multiple icons to create custom illustrations for your slides. 

Use the Icon Search in Venngage to find illustrated and flat icons:

5. Use a black & white color scheme for a corporate presentation design

Easy Black Business Presentation Ideas

In the presentation below there are only two colors used: black and white. Now, you might be worried that only using two colors is boring, but it all comes down to balance.

Minimalist White Business Presentation Ideas

Playing off the ideas of classic minimalism, the designer made this presentation look sleek and professional. And now your content can be the main attraction of your presentation as well!

6. Repurpose your slide deck into an infographic 

OfficeVibe Creative Illustrated Presentation Ideas

Different types of presentations serve different purposes and sometimes it helps to work smarter, not harder when you are creating a unique presentation. In fact, the spacing, layout, and style used in this presentation makes it easy to repurpose the same images into an infographic.

OfficeVibe Creative Marketing Presentation Ideas

This allows you to create two unique pieces of content from one idea!  Which is exactly what  Officevibe did .

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7. Break your genre mold for a fun presentation idea

SEMRush Content Marketing Presentation Ideas

When I first clicked on this creative presentation from SEMrush, I was not expecting to be transported into a comic book. I’m glad I clicked because it may be the most unique slide deck I have ever seen. Going this extreme with your presentation ideas may seem a bit risky, but to be able to break the mold in this age of cookie-cutter presentations is worth it.

To leave a lasting impression on your audience, consider transforming your slides into an interactive presentation. Here are 15  interactive presentation ideas  to enhance interactivity and engagement.

8. Make your presentation cover slide count

WebTrends Business Presentation Ideas

As I was scrolling through all of the presentations, this one made me stop in my tracks. It could be that I have a life-long love of Star Wars, or it could be that their presentation cover slide was designed to do just that: grab your attention. That’s why you should not stick with a boring, text-only title slide. Don’t be afraid to use icons and illustrations to make a statement.

9.  Alternate slide layouts to keep your presentation engaging

Easy Real Estate Presentation Ideas

Keeping your audience engaged throughout an entire presentation is hard, even if you have been working on your presentation skills . No one wants to look at slides that look exactly the same for an hour. But on the other hand, you can’t create a unique masterpiece for each slide.

Creative Real Estate Marketing Presentation Ideas

That’s why I’m very impressed with what the designers did in the presentation example above. They use a consistent visual theme on each slide, but alternate between vertical and horizontal orientations.

The swapping of orientations will show people that the presentation is progressing nicely. It can help you make a strong, almost physical, distinction between ideas, sections or topics.  

10. Make your audience laugh, or at least chuckle

Modern Company Branding Presentation Ideas

Sometimes you need to not take your business presentations too seriously. Not sure what I mean? Go check out slide number 10 on this slide deck below.

Funny Branding Presentation Ideas

If you did not actually laugh out loud, then I don’t know what to tell you. Small illustrated embellishments can be very powerful because they evoke an emotional response and to gain your audience’s trust.

Did you know 70% of employees think that giving a good presentation is an essential workplace skill? 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.

11. Supplement your presentation with printed materials

Presentation Ideas Brochure

Printed takeaways (such as brochures and business cards ) give audience members a chance to take home the most important elements of your presentation in a format they can easily access without using a computer. Make sure you brand these materials in a way that’s visually consistent with your slide deck, with the same color scheme, icons, and other iconic features; otherwise, your recipients will just end up scratching their heads.

Presentation Ideas Brochure

If you’re giving people multiple materials, try packaging them all into one convenient presentation folder. There are over 100 styles with a wide range of custom options, so feel free to get creative and make your folder stand out. Sometimes a unique die cut or an unusual stock is all you need to make something truly memorable. Here are some brochure templates to get you started.

12. Only use one chart or graphic per slide 

Data Driven Presentation Ideas

Having too much information on a slide is the easiest way to lose the focus of your audience. This is especially common when people are using graphs, charts or tables .

Blue Creative Tech Presentation Ideas

In this creative slide deck, the author made sure to only include one focal point per slide, and I applaud them for it. I know this may sound like a simple presentation tip, but I have seen many people lose their audience because the slides are too complex.

13. Keep your employee engagement presentations light   

OfficeVibe Modern Presentation Ideas

Sometimes you need to get away from stuffy, professional presentation ideas to capture your audience’s attention. In this case, Officevibe used some very colorful and playful illustrations to stand out from the crowd.

Creative Startup Presentation Ideas

I mean, who could not love the plant with a face on slide number 9? And if you want to see some more icons and illustrations like this, be sure to check out our article on how to tell a story with icons.

14.  Feature a map when talking about locations

Purple Startup Pitch Deck Presentation Ideas

Including a map in your creative presentations is a fantastic idea! Not only do they make an interesting focal point for your slide layout, they also make location-based information easier to understand.

Purple Startup Pitch Presentation Ideas

This cool presentation example by our pro designers at Venngage uses maps to visualize information. This map both dominates the screen, and also displays all the locations being covered.

15. Use a font that is large and in charge 

Bold Content Marketing Presentation Ideas

If you are presenting to a small group or a packed stadium, make sure your audience can see your text! Use a large and in charge font that can be read from even the nosebleed seats. 

Honestly, you really never know where your unique presentation will be seen. It could be seen in a conference room or conference hall, and everything in between. Be ready to present almost anywhere with a bold and easy to read font.

16. Use pop culture references to build a fun presentation 

Drift Business Presentation Ideas

Using a meme or pop culture reference is another way that you can jive with your audience. It can be used to quickly get a point across without saying a word or create a moment that you can connect with the room. For example in this presentation, they used Napoleon Dynamite to give the audience feelings of nostalgia.

17. Use more than one font weight on your presentation cover slide

Steve Jobs Apple Presentation Ideas

Just like you would never use one font on an infographic, you should never use just one font on your presentation (for more tips, read our guide on how to choose fonts ). In this presentation example from HubSpot, they use a bunch of different font weights to add emphasis to key words and ideas.

As you can see, they use a bold font on the presentation cover to bring attention to Steve Jobs name. This makes it easy for the audience to know what your presentation is going to be about from the beginning as well. 

18. Use a color theme for each idea 

Colorful Dell Tech Presentation Ideas

Color is another extremely powerful nonverbal tool that you can use to guide your audience. By using a different color for each section of your creative presentation, Dell is able to clearly indicate when they are switching points or ideas.  Going from green to orange, and even red almost effortlessly.

Colorful Technology Presentation Ideas

This is a great way to design a list, guide, or a  how-to presentation as well. And each color can be assigned to a different step or number with ease. 

Need help picking the perfect color palette? Start here !

19. Use illustrations instead of pictures 

Illustrated Tech Presentation Ideas

An easy way to keep your design consistent throughout your unique presentation is to use illustrations like in this slide deck by Domo.

They used illustrations instead of pictures to show off their subject on slide numbers 4-10 and it looks fantastic. This will ensure that the audience focuses on the content, instead of just the photo they could have used.

It also helps that illustrations are a top design trend for 2020 .

20. Use contrasting colors to compare two perspectives or sides of an argument 

Creative Comparison Presentation Ideas

Contrasting colors can be used to quickly show each side of topic or an argument. For example in this presentation, they use this trick to show the difference between their company and the competition.

Simple Product Comparison Presentation Ideas

They use color very effectively in this example to show their company is better, in a nonverbal way. With a lighter color and illustrated icons, the company is able to position them as the better choice. All without saying a word.  

Now if they would have used similar colors, or a single color the effect wouldn’t have been as strong or noticeable.

21. Include your own personal interests

Innovative Business Tech Presentation Ideas

This example is one of the most interesting and cool presentations I have seen in awhile, so I suggest checking out the entire thing. The creator inserts a bunch of his personal interests into the slide to make his presentation about education fun and relatable. And they even use a Super Mario Bros inspired presentation cover, so you know it has to be fantastic! 

22. Try to stick to groups of three 

Simple Black Presentation Ideas

How many major ideas should be present on your presentation aid? Never break your  presentation layout down into anything more than thirds. This means there should be at most three columns, three icons, three ideas and so on.  A great example of this idea starts on slide number 9 in this slide deck and continues throughout the rest of the presentation.

 Here is a great three columned slide template to get started with.

23. Add a timeline to help visualize ideas 

Modern History Presentation Ideas

One of the best ways to visualize a complex process or historical event is to use a timeline presentation. A list of all the steps or events is just not going to cut it in a professional setting. You need to find an engaging way to visualize the information.

Simple History Class Presentation Ideas

Take the presentation example above, where they outline the rise and fall of Athens in a visually stimulating way.

24. Label your graphs & charts 

Creative Data Visualization Presentation Ideas

If the people at Pollen VC had not added those annotations to the graphs on slide number 5, I would have definitely not known what to make of that graph.

But when you combine the visuals on a graph with descriptive text, the graph is able to paint a picture for your audience. So make your graphs easy to understand by annotating them (this is a chart design best practice ).

Create a free graph right here, right now!

25. White font over pictures just works 

Elegant Marketing Presentation Ideas

There is a reason that you see so many quotes or sayings in a white font that are then overlaid on an image. That it is because it just works in so many situations and the text is very easy to read on any image.

If you do not believe me, look at the slide deck example above where they use a white font with a few different fonts and about 100 images. Plus the presentation template is chocked full of other tips on how to create a winning slideshow.

26. Color code your points across the whole presentation 

Creative Tech Startup Presentation Ideas

Here is another example of a presentation that uses color to keep their points organized. In this case, they use 10 different pastel colors to match the 10 different tips for employee engagement.

Illustrated Tech Business Presentation Ideas

Check out our guide for how to pick the best colors for your visuals .

27.  Use a simple flow chart to break down a process

Colorful Sponsorship Presentation Ideas

If you’re a fan of the movie Step Brothers , you may have heard of Prestige Worldwide before. In this fun presentation example they are back to sell you on their business model and growth plans.

This time, the presentation will be effective because it actually talks about what the business does.

Colorful Marketing Event Presentation Ideas

Instead of making a music video, they use a helpful flowchart template to explain their business model. I would recommend following their lead and creating a dynamic flow chart to visually break down any process.  Try making your own flowchart  with Venngage.

28. Make your slide deck mobile friendly 

Globoforce Red Human Resources Presentation Ideas

As more people move to mobile as their main device each year, making your presentations mobile-friendly is becoming increasingly important. This means that the text is large and there aren’t too many small details, so everything can scale down. Just like in this presentation example from the creators at Globoforce.

29. Don’t be afraid to include too many examples 

With Company Product Development Presentation Ideas

If you are presenting a complex idea to a group, especially a large audience, I would recommend having a ton of good examples. Now, I would try not to overdo it, but having too many it is better than having too few.

In this creative presentation, the people at With Company spend about 20 slides just giving great examples of prototyping. It doesn’t feel too repetitive because they all are useful and informative examples.

30.  Use consistent visual styles for an elegant presentation design

Black Professional Business Presentation Ideas

I have already written extensively about using icons in all of your design projects . I haven’t talked as much about matching icons to your presentation template.

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But that’s just as important, especially if you want to create a professional presentation for your audience.

As you can see in the example above, the designer used minimalist icons that fit the slide designs. All of the other graphics, charts and visual elements fit together nicely as well.

Plus the icons don’t distract from the content, which could ruin a stellar presentation.

31. Use a consistent presentation layout 

Bannersnack Graphic Design Presentation Ideas

In this example from Bannersnack, they use a consistent layout on each of their slides to help with the flow by using the same margins and text layout.

Bannersnack Modern Design Presentation Ideas

It’s a solid presentation example because they help the user know where to look immediately. It may seem like they are playing it safe, but anything that can speed up the time it takes for a user to read the content of the slides, the better.

32. Use loud colors as much as possible 

Colorful Creative Tech Presentation Ideas

This is one of my favorite presentations because of the highlighter yellow they chose to use as their main color. It is actually very similar to one that I saw presented live a few years ago and I have used this same approach in a few presentations ideas of my own.

33. Pull your design motif from your content 

Creative Education Workshop Presentation Ideas

If you are talking about an interesting topic, why not use the topic as the main design motif in your creative slide deck? For example, in this presentation about sketchbooks, the creator uses a sketchy, handwritten motif. It is something simple that helps the audience connect with the topic. Plus, it allows you to include a ton of great examples.

34. Utilize a call & answer cadence

Simple White Marketing Presentation Ideas

In this SlideShare about how to create a presentation, Peter Zvirinsky uses a two-step process to present a point. First, he presents the header presentation tip in a speech bubble. Then he shows a supporting point in a responding speech bubble. This gives the presentation a conversational flow.

35. Repurpose ebook content into a creative presentation

Purple Seth Godin Presentation Ideas

This slide deck was adapted perfectly from a Seth Godin ebook into the presentation example you see above. In the slide deck, they take a piece of content that would usually take a while to read and cut it down to a few minutes. Just remember to include only the most important ideas, and try to present them in a fresh way.

36. Add a timed outline to your presentation

Simple Blue Monthly Business Presentation Ideas

We have already covered how important it is to have a table of contents in your slides but this takes it a bit further. On the second slide of the presentation below, the creator added how long each of the slides should take.

White Minimalist Business Presentation Ideas

This is great because it helps your audience know the pace the presentation will take and will help keep them engaged. It also will help them identify the most important and in-depth parts of the presentation from the beginning.

37. Use a “next steps” slide to direct your audience

Purple Gradient Presentation Ideas

One of the worst things you can do as a presenter is to leave your audience without any idea of what to do next. A presentation should never just end because you ran out of slides.

Blue Creative Gradient Presentation Ideas

Instead, use a conclusion or “next steps” slide like in the example above to finish your presentation. Sum up some of your main points, tell your audience where they can get more information, and push them to take action.

38. Go a bit crazy with the design 

Velocity Partners Simple White Presentation Ideas

Sometimes you need to throw convention to the wind to create something unforgettable. This presentation from Velocity Partners does just that, and I think it is one of my favorite ones from this entire roundup.

Velocity Partners Simple Tech Presentation Ideas

They use unconventional typography, quirky icons, and unusual presentation layout to make each slide surprising.

39. Make your slide deck easy to share 

Simple Content Marketing Presentation Ideas

If you are looking to get a lot of eyes on your presentation I would make sure people will want to share it on social media. How do you do that? By presenting new and interesting value. This means your content needs to answer a common question and your design needs to be clutter-free. For example, look at this very social media-friendly. The slides are simple and answer questions directly.

40.  Use shapes to integrate your photos into the slides

Colorful Food Presentation Ideas

Want to include a bunch of images in your presentation? I say do it!

Now most of the time you would add a raw image directly to your slide. However, if you want to present images in a professional way I would recommend using an image frame .

Nutrition Creative Presentation Ideas

Like in the example above, you can use these frame to create a collage of images almost instantly. Or provide a similar visual theme to all of your slides.  

Overall, I believe it’s a great way to add a new visual component to your presentation.

41. Hijack someone’s influence in your marketing slides

Creative Social Media Presentation Ideas

If you are stuck in the brainstorming phase of your presentation, focusing on a brand or influencer is a great place to start. It could be a case study, a collection of ideas or just some quotes from the influencer. But what makes it effective is that the audience knows the influencer and trusts them. And you are able to hijack their awareness or influence.

42. Put y our logo on every slide 

Moz Business Marketing Presentation Ideas

Whether you have a brand as powerful as Moz, or you are just getting started, you should always have your logo on each slide. You really never know where a presentation is going to end up–or what parts of it will! In this presentation template, Moz does a good job of including their branding and such to get others interested in Moz Local. Don’t have a logo yet? Our logo design tips will help you create a logo that’s iconic and will stand the test of time.

43. Lead your audience to it 

Blogging Tips Presentations Ideas

In this example, the creator uses something very similar to the call and answer approach I mentioned above, but with a little twist. Instead of just throwing all the info up at once, they use three slides to build to a particular point and include a subtle call to action in the third slide.

44. Make visuals the focal point of your presentation slides

Non Profit Creative Presentation Ideas

If you haven’t noticed, illustrated icons are having a revival in 2020 and beyond. This is likely because minimalist icons dominated the design world for the past decade. And now people want something new.

Brands also like using illustrated icons because they are seen as genuine and fun.

Blood Donation Creative Presentation

And because they are so eye-catching you can use them as focal points in your presentation slides. Just like they did in the creative presentation example above.

Picking the perfect icon is tough, learn how you can use infographic icons like a pro.

45. Use a quirky presentation theme 

Animation Ninja Funny Tech Presentation Ideas

In this slide deck, the authors show you how to become an Animation Ninja…and they use ninja graphics and icons extensively. This caught my eye immediately because of the amount of work that I knew was behind this. It takes a lot of time and effort to line all of the content and graphic up to create a cohesive theme, but the payoff can be massively worth it.

46. Use a consistent background image 

Simple Modern Business Presentation Ideas

I am a big fan of the way that Aleyda Solís uses only a single presentation background image throughout her presentation.

Modern SEO Marketing Presentation Ideas

By using this tactic the audience is able to focus on what is happening in the foreground. Plus it gives the whole presentation a different feel than all the other ones I have looked at.

47. Summarize your points at the end

Deanta Data Driven Marketing Presentation Ideas

It’s a good idea to summarize your points before you end your presentation , especially if you’ve covered a lot of information. In this presentation example, Deanta summarizes exactly what they do on slide numbers 16-18. They also provide their contact information in case their audience has any more questions. I think that every presentation should use this same approach, especially the ones you are presenting outside of your company.

48. Use a minimalist presentation template

QuickBooks Minimalist Presentation Ideas

This slide deck from QuickBooks uses a minimalist theme to help the audience focus on what is important, the content.

QuickBooks White Simple Presentation Ideas

There were only five colors used in the entire presentation and the graphics were simple line drawings. This made it easy to read and very pleasing to the eyes.

49. Split your slides length-wise 

Sequoia Startup Presentation Ideas

Here is a simple template you can use to separate your headers, or main points, from your body text in a presentation.

Minimalist White Startup Presentation Ideas

Instead of using a solid presentation background, split the slide in half like Sequoia did in their slide deck. They used their brand color for the title portion and a neutral white for the supporting content.

Use this company report template to create a very similar slide right now!

50.  Embrace a bold color scheme throughout your presentation

Colorful Modern Creative Presentation Ideas

My favorite part of the creative presentation example above is the use of complementary colors in each slide. As you can see, not one of the slides use the same color scheme but they all feel related connected.

Colorful Modern Presentation Ideas

This approach can be used to make your presentation visually unique, without abandoning a cohesive theme or idea.

51. Put text in the top left corner 

Simple Orange Business Presentation Ideas

English speakers will instinctively try to read text from a top to bottom, left to right orientation. I would recommend using a left alignment for your text and adding additional things from top to bottom, just like Aaron Irizarry did in this presentation layout.

52. Break up your tables 

Intuit Financial Business Presentation Ideas

A plain table with a white background with black or gray lines are difficult to read on a computer screen, so why would you create one for viewing on a large presentation screen? You shouldn’t!

Instead, follow Intuit’s lead and break up the rows with a bit of color. This applies to data visualization in general , but think it is even more important when it comes to presentations.

53.  Present connected information in a visually similar way

Yellow Startup Pitch Deck Presentation Ideas

In this startup pitch presentation example, they have a ton of information to get through. But they present their most important slides, the problem and solution, in a visually similar way.

Yellow Creative Startup Presentation Ideas

By using a similar layout on each slide, the audience will be able to quickly make a connection. If you want to present two connected pieces of information, use this tactic.

Yellow Modern Startup Presentation Ideas

From the font to the layout, it’s all basically the same. The main message they’re trying to impart is a lot more impactful to the reader.

If they would have used two wildly different presentation layouts, the message may have been lost.

54. Roundup expert tips into one presentation 

Venngage Presentation Ideas

If you are looking for useful insights into the topic of your presentation, talk to some influencers in your niche. These are called “expert roundups” in the content marketing world and they are incredibly shareable.

Data Driven Presentation Ideas

Plus, they are pretty easy to create and have a great shelf life. In the example above, we talked to a gaggle of marketing experts about what makes a SlideShare great.

55. Use bold & brash colors throughout 

Gradient SEO Marketing Presentation Ideas

B old colors usually make your presentation template a lot easier to read and remember. Like at this slide deck made by our talented designers, which doesn’t shy away from bright, bold colors.

Want to pick a perfect color palette for your presentation? Read this blog on the do’s and don’ts of infographic color selection .

56. Make your graphs easy to read & interpret 

Futuristic Presentation Ideas

It should not require a Master’s degree in statistics to understand the graphs that someone uses in a presentation. Instead, the axis should be easy to read, the colors should enforce the point, and the data should be clearly plotted.

Creative Data Presentation Ideas

For example, in this presentation on slide numbers 14 and 25, the graphs nail all of those tips perfectly.

57. Condense your presentation into a memorable line 

Red Simple Business Presentation Ideas

If you can, try condensing your information into a simple one-liner to help the message stick with your audience. In slide number 36 of this presentation, Mika Aldaba does just that and shows that “Facts + Feelings = Data Storytelling.”

Minimalist White Business Presentation Ideas

He does this again a few times throughout the presentation with other memorable one-liners.

58.  Bring attention to important figures with colorful icons

Blue Investor Pitch Deck Presentation Idea

If you’re including a figure or number on your slides, I’m guessing you want the audience to actually see it.

That’s why I would recommend using an icon or graphic to highlight that figure. Maybe use a color or icon that isn’t used anywhere else in the presentation to make sure it really jumps off the screen.

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In the presentation example above, all that’s used is a simple circle to make each figure a focal point. It’s really that easy, but many people leave it out of their presentations.

59. Anchor Your Text With Icons 

Studio Ninja Creative Gradient Presentation Ideas

Having your text or content floating out in the white space of your presentation is not a good look.

Studio Ninja White Presentation Ideas

Instead, you should use anchor icons to give the text something to hold onto and draw the audience’s eye. If you need some examples of good anchor icons, check out slide numbers 4, 7 and 9 in this presentation example.

60. Add semi-opaque lettering as a presentation background 

Stinson Illustrated Presentation Ideas

A neat way to keep your slide deck organized is to number your slides or points using semi-opaque lettering in the background.

Stinson Creative Illustrated Presentation Ideas

Then, place your slide content on top of the opaque lettering. This helps your audience know that you are on the same point or idea, plus it just looks really good when done right.

61. Use simple or minimalist borders

Transparent Orange Business Presentation Ideas

An easy way to class up your slides is to put a border around your text. Take this presentation from Venngage that uses a couple of different types of borders to make their slides look professional.

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Plus it helps keep all of your content contained on the slide!

62. Feature one idea per slide

Minimalist Marketing Presentation Ideas

Nothing is worse than a confusing, cluttered slide. Instead of trying to pack a bunch of ideas into one slide, focus on one core idea on each slide. If you need to flesh the idea out, just make another slide. 

Having trouble condensing your slides? Our presentation design guide can help you summarize your presentations and convey a singular idea with a clear focus.

63. Keep your style consistent with your brand 

Creative OfficeVibe Presentation Ideas

You might be tempted to switch up the style of your creative presentations each time, but think again. If your brand is known for fun and lighthearted content, like Officevibe, let that be your style throughout all of the presentations you publish under that brand. This will make your slide decks recognizable and will enforce your brand’s message .

64. Use accent fonts to emphasize important numbers

Social Media Business Presentation Ideas

Some people hate pie charts with a passion, but I think they are perfect for presentations. Especially if you want to bring attention to a figure or percentage point .

Colorful Social Media Marketing Presentation Ideas

In this simple example, the pie charts are used to visualize each figure in an interesting way. Plus the pie charts fit the circular and fun theme of the rest of the presentation very well.

65. Use patterned and textured presentation backgrounds

Design Tips Presentation Ideas

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Adding some subtle textures, icons or shapes to the presentation background can help make your slides more interesting. This is especially effective when you are only showing one point per slide, because it makes the slide design less sparse.

DesignMantic Creative Presentation Ideas

You can even switch up the colors on your shapes or textures to match the theme of the slide like DesignMantic did in this presentation.

66. Illustrate complex or confusing concepts with icons 

Gluwa Startup Pitch Deck Presentation Ideas

Ideally, you don’t want every slide in your deck to just be text. Instead, switch things up every few slides by using just pictures.

Simple Startup Pitch Deck Presentation Ideas

This slide deck by Gluwa uses icons to create little diagrams to illustrate their presentation ideas. Their slides still communicate concepts to the audience, but in a new way.

67. Overlay stock photos with color 

Change Sciences Data Driven Presentation Ideas

One problem many people encounter when creating a presentation or slide decks are finding photos with a consistent style. An easy way to edit photos to make them consistent is to add a transparent color overlay. In this example, Change Sciences uses a blue overlay on all of their photos. Plus, the color you choose can also help convey a particular mood.

68. Use black and white blocks 

Creative Leadership Presentation Ideas

An easy way to make your text pop, particularly on a photo background, is to use white font on a black blog background (and vise-versa). Check out this slide deck by Abhishek Shah, which uses this trick in an effective way.  

Now if you want to become a better leader this year, check out some of our favorite leadership infographics .

69. Use photos with similar filters 

Hubspot Business Presentation Ideas

Using a bunch of photos with wildly different filters can be jarring in a business presentation. To maintain a consistent flow, use photos with a similar filter and color saturation.

Hubspot Creative Presentation Ideas

Take a look at this example from HubSpot across slide numbers 1-6 and you can see what I mean.

70. Visualize your points with diagrams 

Purple Data Driven Presentation Ideas

Sometimes the best way to get your point across is to throw some diagrams into the presentation mix. But be sure to make is something that the audience can pick up on in three to five seconds tops.

Purple Data Driven Business Presentation Ideas

For example, Jan Rezab uses a diagram to illustrate what takes up time in our lives on slide numbers 4, 5, 7 and 9!

71. Get experts to share tips

Expert Business Presentation Ideas

If you want to provide even more value to your audience than you can offer yourself, why not call in some expert reinforcement? See what experts in your field have to say on the topic of your presentation and include their tips and insights. Plus you can hijack their influence and expand your audience fairly quickly. 

72. Mimic a popular presentation style 

Uber Pitch Deck Presentation Ideas

Uber’s pitch deck helped them raise millions of dollars in venture capital eventually leading to the glorious moment when they IPOed this year.

Aside from our sleek design upgrade (hey, we love good design!), this pitch deck template is the exact same one that Uber used to go from Idea to IPO.

And who knows? Maybe you might start the next Uber. But to raise money, you will need to create flawless business pitch decks to impress investors and raise those dollars.

73. Plan your presentation idea ahead of time

HighSpark Marketing Presentation Ideas

I know that minimalist designs are all the rage this year, but there is a big difference between a well-thought-out minimalist design and a lazy design without the finish touches. The same goes for a cluttered design with too many things going on at once.

HighSpark Creative Presentation Ideas

That’s why it’s worth it to take the time to really plan out your presentation ideas and design concepts. Take this slide deck about storytelling by HighSpark. A quick glance will tell you that they put a lot of thought into designing their slides.

74.  Use tables to compare your brand to the competition in sales presentations/pitch decks

Mint Pitch Deck Presentation Ideas

There are a lot of ways to visually compare similar things in this day and age. You could use a comparison infographic , or even a venn diagram!

However, when it comes to presentations I think that the simple table is best. Especially if you are comparing more than two things, like in this presentation example.

Green Startup Pitch Deck Presentation Ideas

With a table, you can clearly lay out all the pros and cons of each idea, brand or topic without it being overwhelming to the audience. Plus, virtually everyone knows how to follow a table, so your information will be easy to consume.  

See more examples of the best pitch decks .

75. Blend icons & content effortlessly

Social Media Trends Presentation Ideas

Usually, icons are used as eye-catching objects detectors or anchors for text in a slideshow. But they can be used for so much more than that!

Social Media Marketing Presentation Ideas

Like in this marketing presentation from Constant Contact they are very large but do not distract from the content.

76. Make your audience want more 

Green Growth Hack Presentations Ideas

This tactic has been used by everyone since the idea of marketing was invented (or close to that). In this presentation example called “100 Growth Hacks, 100 Days” the creator only shows the audience the first 10 days of it and then uses a call to action at the end of the presentation to encourage them to seek out the rest.

Simple Green Marketing Presentations Ideas

The only risk with these kinds of presentation ideas is if your initial content is not great, you can’t expect your audience to seek out more information.

77. Use memes (for real, though) 

Moz Content Marketing Presentation Ideas

Usually, memes do not have a place in a serious business setting, so maybe don’t use them for formal presentations. But if you’re covering a lighter topic, or if you’re going for a fun presentation that will connect with your audience, don’t be afraid to throw a meme or two into the mix.

The audience immediately knows what you are trying to say when you use a popular meme in your presentation. For example, on slide number 7, the creator uses a meme to show that it will be hard to create great content

78.  Include a slide that introduces your team in pitch decks

Modern Black Business Presentation Ideas

In this presentation example, the creators decided to include their team on a slide. I think it’s a great gesture.

Minimalist Black Presentation Ideas

Showing your team can help the audience put a face to your brand and make the whole company feel more genuine. So if there is a team that has helped you get where you are today, give them some recognition!

79. Feature a complementary color palette

Bright Yellow Gary Vaynerchuk Presentation Ideas

Even though I am not a formally trained designer, I still understand that proper color usage is the base of any good design. Although not all of the tenets of color theory work great for presentations, complementary colors are always a great pick.

Creative Gary Vaynerchuk Presentation Ideas

Take a look at the color usage in this business presentation from Gary Vaynerchuk below . The purple and Snapchat yellow, which are complementary colors, look fantastic and the content jumps off the screen.

80. Use a heavy or bold font 

Throwback HR Presentation Ideas

The very back of the room should be able to read your content if you are giving a group presentation. To ensure that your entire audience can read the slides I would not only use a large font, but also use a heavy font.  If you are confused by what I mean by a heavy font take a look at this unique presentation example by Slides That Rock.

81. Do the math for your audience

Data Driven Startup Presentation Ideas

If you are going to use a graph in your presentation to compare data you should do the match for your audience. Do not make them do the calculations in their head because you will quickly lose their attention. For example, on slide number 5 the people at Sickweather lay out exactly what figures they want the audience to take from the slide.  

82. Use unique colors for different sections

Copywriting Presentation Ideas

The example below has 145 slides but it does not feel overwhelming or confusing.

Marketing Tips Presentation Ideas

That’s because each section has a different corresponding color, which makes it easier to flip through the slide deck and find a particular part.

83.  Give your presentation a catchy title that anyone can remember

Information Creative Presentation Ideas

What I really love about the presentation example above is that it features a catchy tagline on the second slide–“The 3S Framework.” It’s simple but it works!

Modern Summary Presentation Ideas

This motto helps outline the structure of the presentation, and each slide referring back to it. Plus, the tagline will give the audience something to latch onto and remember from the presentation.

84. White backgrounds are not always bad 

Minimalist White Presentation Ideas

A lot of people think that plain white background is a boring presentation faux pas. So the first thing they do is add color or image, which is not a bad thing at all.

Modern Simple White Presentation Ideas

But I also think that when used correctly, like in this example, plain white backgrounds can lead to beautiful presentations.

85. Split the header text from the body text

Bold Purple Tech Presentation Ideas

This idea is very similar to the one-two punch tactic that I talked about above, but it spreads the content over two slides as opposed to a single slide.

Bold Orange Tech Presentation Ideas

Use this design choice when you have fairly easy to follow presentations, like the one below from Steve Young. I know that this is effective because it allows the audience to focus on the main point before he drives it home with the supporting details.

86. Feature circle image frames 

Black & White Presentation Ideas

I am a big fan of the design choices that Frank Delmelle uses in this slide deck about content strategy. He uses circles as his main design motif and frames his images in circles as well.

87. Talk directly to your audience 

Simple Gray Tech Presentation Ideas

This slideshow tops out at 70 slides but it’s a breeze to flip through. That’s because the creator, Ian Lurie, decided to present it in the form of a conversation instead of a classic slide deck.

While each slide only has one or two sentences, it flows just like a friendly chat. He also includes the necessary pauses, breaks and other conversational tics that helps make it even more convincing.

88. Illustrated icons are key this year 

Illustrated Design Guide Presentation Ideas

Icons add a fun and functional element to your designs. In this presentation by Iryna Nezhynska, they use illustrated icons to make a potentially intimidating topic seem manageable.

89. Highlight key numbers and percentages 

Marketing Stats Presentation Ideas

Surprising percentages have the ability to excite and shock an audience. To make the percentages on your slides even more impactful, present them in a different color or font than the rest of the text.

Simple Data Driven Presentation Ideas

In the presentation example above, Contently uses that exact tactic to bring more attention to key numbers.

90. Use a gradient as your presentation background 

Modern Gradient Business Presentation Ideas

Just like bold color schemes, gradients are a current social media graphic design trend . They may feel retro to some, but I believe they will be around well into the future.  

Gradients are perfect for presentation backgrounds because they are so versatile and eye-catching. I mean, you can literally create a gradient with any colors you can think of! And they look a lot more interesting than a simple flat background.

So embrace the future and use a gradient in your next presentation!

91. Track the steps in a process 

10 Tips Human Resources Presentation Ideas

In this example, the creators from O.C. Tanner add a very interesting feature to their slides, starting on slide number 6. If you take a look at this business presentation template, you will see that they number the steps in a process and track which step they’re on at the bottom of the slides.

92. Use mind blowing font pairings 

Visual Communications Presentation Ideas

The creator of this slide deck uses at least 10 different types of fonts. And it looks fantastic because they know that one font choice is boring. But this does not mean that you should use a bunch of random fonts–pick font pairs that play well together and keep your font choices for different types of information consistent throughout the presentation.

93. Make your ideas as obvious as possible 

White Tech Education Presentation Ideas

Your audience shouldn’t be guessing at what you mean. That is why I think that this presentation example from In a Rocket is so powerful because they make the information easy to digest.

White Simple Education Presentation Ideas

Learning to code can be challenging, but they break the information down with simple diagrams and clear examples. Heck, I have not touched CSS in a few years and I could still follow what they were instructing.

94. Use images that will actually scale 

Modern Education Presentation Ideas

A large mistake that you can make in your slide deck is using low-quality images. They may look great on your computer, but as soon as the slides are put up on a screen, the low quality will show. In this example by ThoughtWorks, all of their presentation background images look great and will scale well to a bigger screen. And that is even after the image compression that LinkedIn most likely does!

95. Take risks with your presentation layout

Creative Illustrated Presentation Ideas

I honestly was blown away the first time I saw this presentation because it capitalized on such a risky design idea. The creators from Weekdone literally turned their presentation into an 8-Bit video game. A nd if you are looking for something that will stick with your audience, I would take a few creative cues from them!

96. Seriously, you better use memes 

Creative Data Driven Presentation Ideas

In this day and age memes are mainstream, so why wouldn’t you use them in a creative presentation? These do not have to be the coolest meme that all the hip kids are sharing, they can be some of the classics. Like the one that Dana DiTomaso uses on slide 16 to emphasize that it’s a trap!

97. Follow a clear design rhythm

Ultra Minimalist Marketing Presentation Ideas

I really like how this presentation introduced each new point in three or four steps, using the same design. It gave the presentation a rhythm that flowed almost like a song!

White Minimalist Marketing Presentation Ideas

I would recommend using this approach if you have to introduce multiple points per slide.

98. Use LOTS of icons

Creative Project Management Presentation Ideas

If you have made it this far in the list you have already probably seen how effective icons are in presentations. They are the perfect way to support your ideas and make your presentation more pleasing to the eyes.

Illustrated Project Management Presentation Ideas

For example, take a look at all the icons SlideShop uses in this presentation. Almost every slide has at least one icon and a few have more than ten!

99. Give each slide its own spark

Creative HR Presentation Ideas

I know this goes against earlier points I had about creating a cohesive theme in your presentation layout, but everyone knows that rules are made to be broken (if you can do it better)!

Illustrated Creative HR Presentation Ideas

In this slide deck, the team at Officevibe literally created different designs for all 27 of their slides. And to top it off, each of the designs fit the quotes they used extremely well.

100. Use LARGE header cards 

Growth Hack Marketing Presentation Ideas

An easy way to stick to that “one piece of content on each slide rule” is to use header cards. They are basically the header that you would normally use in a blog post or article, but it gets is own slide before the content. Here is an example of that idea in the real world in this presentation from Brian Downard.

101. Ask your audience questions 

Creative Branding Presentation Idea

I think one of the most common elements I saw in all the slide decks was that they asked the audience questions. You can use questions to engage with your audience and get them thinking a bit harder about the topic. The Site By Norex team did an exceptional job of this when they explored what the topic of what makes up a brand.

Need some more info about creating a memorable brand? Check out some of the best branding stats for 2020 and beyond!

102. Introduce yourself and your brand 

Grey Tech Presentation Idea

I would say that a majority of presentations that I looked at in this list just jumped right into the content without an introduction to the author or brand in the actual slide deck.

This introduction is very important because it establishes your credentials from the beginning, especially if someone is just reading the slide deck. In this example from Losant, they do just that by spending the first few slides telling the audience who they are.

103. Mix up your mediums 

Creative Tips Presentation Ideas

Finally, this slide deck effectively marries two very distinct content forms together: digital images and hand-drawn illustrations. In this example, Freshdesk uses the timeless classic of a comic strip, Calvin & Hobbes, in something so modern to inform the audience in a fun way.

104. Show off your credentials 

Simple Tech Presentation Ideas

Just like with any piece of content, people are more likely to believe what you are saying if they know what your company does. That is why I really like when people insert their qualifications right into the presentation slides. Just like Andreas von der Heydt, from Amazon, did at the beginning of this presentation about thinking big.  

105. Highlight key data points 

Simple Graph Presentation Idea

If you are presenting a chart or graph on a dry topic, I would recommend using a single color to highlight the most important data point. For example, the investment firm a16z uses orange to highlight the data points they want their audience to focus on in each of their charts.

Check out some examples of how to highlight your key information in bar charts .

106. Show your audience where to find more information 

Blue Futuristic Presentation Idea

A lot of people end their presentations by literally just running out of slides, and that is the wrong way to do it. Instead, CBInsights consistently pushes their readers towards another piece of content at the end. This is also where you can insert a call to action!

107. Tell your origin story

Blue Marketing Presentation Ideas

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This idea is kinda similar to showing off your company qualifications at the beginning of your presentation. But with this approach, you are trying to make an emotional connection with your audience instead of just showing off accolades.

White Marketing Presentation Ideas

And Rand from Moz does this extremely well in the presentation example above.

108. Use one focused visual 

Modern Tech Presentation Ideas

This presentation uses a central visual of a structure, with each slide moving down the levels of the structure. This is incredibly powerful because the entire presentation is about sinking your company, and the visual they designed mirrors that idea perfectly. Using one focus visual also makes your slide deck design cohesive.

109. Don’t take presentation design too seriously

Retro Creative Presentation Ideas2

Sometimes we get caught up trying to make the perfect presentation and it ends up making us crazy!

Retro Creative Presentation Ideas1

But in this presentation example, Jesse Desjardins uses a mix of wit and hilarious retro images to create a memorable and light-hearted presentation.

110. Use size to your advantage 

Blue Startup Pitch Deck Presentation Ideas

I am a big fan of using bubble charts and other charts that use size to compare two pieces of data. That is why I like this pitch deck from the ShearShare team that utilizes a size-based chart on slide number 9. The chart is used to illustrate the massive growth potential in their industry.

111. Split section headers from the main content with different background colors 

Design Presentation Ideas1

In this presentation, Seth Familian uses alternating colors in a very interesting way. For each of the title slides, he uses a black color background, but for the content slides he uses a white background.

Design Presentation Ideas2

This helped the readers follow along and comprehend what was on the page even faster. And when you are presenting to hundreds of different types of people, this can make or break your presentation.  

112.  Have a conversation with your audience 

Creative Marketing Presentation Ideas

Take a conversational tone in your presentation is a great way to encourage your audience to participate.

In this slide deck example, we presented a simple storyline and use questions to engage with the audience throughout. And it helped create a flow throughout the  presentation template  that is easy to follow.

113.  Include your branding throughout your presentation ideas

Hubspot Marketing Presentation Idea

Another thing that people seem to forget when they are working on a presentation is to include their business’s branding. You honestly never know where your work is going to be shared, so it is important to make sure people know it’s yours. HubSpot does an outstanding job of this on all their presentations, as you can see in the bottom left corner of each slide.

Plus you have spent a ton of time creating your  brand guidelines , might as well use them.

114.  Include multiple slides to build to your main point

Creative Art Presentation Ideas

Try using multiple slides to build to your main point. This helps you walk through the components of one overarching point while also building suspense. In this slide deck, the creator uses 6 slides to build up to one main point, adding a new illustration to the diagram on each slide.

115.  Split the difference 

Apple Tech Presentation Ideas

Use either the left or right side of the slide to hold your text and the opposite to display an image. If you are using a photo or graphic as the main background in your slides, this is a great way to keep things organized. 

116. There are millions of fonts out there…use them

Modern Nonprofit Presentation Ideas

Hey, I love simple fonts just as much as the next guy, but sometimes you need to step up your font game to stand out. For example, WebVisions uses a very gritty, probably custom font in their unique presentation that fits the topic extremely well. Take a look!

117.  Build your presentation content around icons 

Illustrated Health Presentation Ideas

Try using icons as the focal points of your presentation layout. This example from Omer Hameed  uses icons to draw the audience’s eyes  right to the middle of the presentation, where the main points and headers are located.  

118.  Mix up font style to emphasize important points

SEO Marketing Presentation Ideas

If you would like to draw some extra attention to a certain word or idea,  switch up the font  to one that is bolder. For example, in this oldie but goodie presentation from HubSpot they use a heavy sans-serif font to highlight ideas, as opposed to the serif font for the other text.

119.  Add personal touches to your presentation

Simple Creative Design Presentation Ideas

If you want to create a truly unique presentation, add personal touches. In the slide numbers 6-13 from this presentation, the creator adds something to their design that no one else could ever have: they use original drawings they did themselves.

120.  Harness the power of your own brand colors

Modern White Digital Marketing Presentation Ideas

Sometimes people forget that they already have a battle-tested color palette that they can use in their  brand colors . I try to incorporate one of our brand colors in most of my designs and it makes so much easier to choose colors.

In this simple presentation example, Spitfire Creative used a palette that had both of their brand colors throughout the slideshow.

121.  Used dark-colored blocks to highlight words

Bold Yellow Marketing Presentation Ideas

I have seen this trick used in a lot of presentations and it works well. Highlight certain words or phrases by laying them overtop a colored rectangle. Take slide number 7 in this presentation example as a great guide. Use it to bring attention to a saying or idea you really want your audience to remember.

122.  Show the audience your mug 

Content Marketing Presentation Ideas

This presentation example comes from the same presentation as a previous one, but it was too good not to share. Throughout the slides, you will see Rand from Moz pop up to add a human element to the design. Using an image of your team or yourself can put the audience at ease and make it easier to connect with the presenter.

123.  Include a helpful table of contents 

Facebook Marketing Presentation IDeas

I only saw this presentation idea used a few times throughout my research, but I believe it should be used a lot more. A table of contents will help the audience know what to expect and keep their focus throughout. Especially if you are creating a presentation that is a bit longer than normal.

124.  Do not post just screenshots, do more

Tech Pitch Deck Presentation Ideas

Screenshots of a program or app are very common in any blog post, but I think you can do a little better when it comes to presentations.

So instead of just posting a boring screenshot, add a little more to the slide by using illustrations and product shots. If you are not sure what I am talking about, just check out how great the screenshots look at slide numbers 7 and 8 in this presentation.

125. Highlight keywords using BOLD color 

Lifestyle Presentation Ideas

Here’s another slide deck that uses different colors and blocks to highlight keywords. If you are going to use text-heavy slides, then make sure the key points are easy to pick out. Take this slide deck: starting in slide number 4, they highlight exactly what they want you to take away from the text on each slide!

Enough presentation ideas for you?

You made it! I applaud you for making it through all those presentations. Hopefully, now you have a few nifty presentation ideas ready for when you need them.

The next step is to create a presentation that will captivate a meeting room, an amphitheater, and even the world (hey, it doesn’t hurt to dream big).

120 Presentation Topic Ideas Help You Hook Your Audience

Jenny Romanchuk

Updated: January 15, 2024

Published: August 09, 2023

Cooking is easy. The puzzle is figuring out what to eat. As soon as you know that, you can get started. The same holds for presentations. The sooner you can whip up a good, informative, and catchy topic, the easier the rest of the process becomes.

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Pick a good topic that resonates with you and your audience to set a strong foundation. But select the wrong topic, and it becomes difficult to connect with your audience, find mutual interests, or hold their attention.

So, let’s learn how to develop thought-provoking and relevant topics for your presentations. You’ll also find some best practices to make your presentation memorable.

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How to Choose a Great Presentation Topic in 5 Steps

120 presentation topic ideas, 5 presentation tips.

How to Choose a Great Presentation Topic. Be novel. Begin with the end in mind.

Step 1: Begin with the end in mind.

Identify the goal of your presentation by asking yourself:

  • What do I hope to achieve from the presentation?
  • How do I want to come across?
  • What do I want my audience to take away from the presentation?

By keeping the end goal in mind, you’ll know exactly how to title your presentation.

Step 2: Know your audience.

Your audience is the star of the show. Get to know them by figuring out the who, what, and why.

Who is your audience? Profile your audience. Know their demographics, beliefs, knowledge level, and cultural backgrounds.

What are the problems that your audience is facing? Think about their pain points. Consider what they are going through and what situations they face daily. Maybe they’re already looking for a solution, or they need additional information to decide.

Why should they listen to you? Identify one or more clear benefits for your audience they will take home.

Pro tip: Always consider your audience’s knowledge level on the topic before drafting your presentation. For example, a presentation on social media targeted at Gen Z will differ from that targeted at Millennials.

Step 3: Be novel.

Make sure you either select a new topic or bring an entirely new and unique perspective to an already covered issue.

For instance, don’t make a presentation on the “best lead generation strategies.” Your audience has probably heard those dozens of times already. Corny.

Instead, discuss “How companies are using AI technology to implement lead generation strategies without lifting a finger.” Or add your own perspective, “How to seal a 1M deal: Our five best lead generation strategies.” Open a new window and let your audience see a fresh view.

Step 4: Be precise.

Once you have completed the first three steps, you probably have a few topic ideas ready. Now, cut out all the excess and select a niche topic with a very specific goal.

The broader your topic, the more difficult it will be for your audience to take away key ideas and actionable tips. Also, it’d be more difficult to gather an audience.

Discuss one problem and solve that problem only. By the end, your audience should have a clear idea of what they’ve gained from the presentation and what one (several at max) problems you helped solve.

Example of a generic topic vs. a specific topic

4. Choose an appropriate presentation style.

There are many ways to present a topic. Your personality, the topic at hand, and your audience’s personas will help you determine which style would best fit you and your audience.

Select a presentation style that will communicate the main idea clearly and have a lasting impact on your audience.

For instance, explore a freeform style presenter by Sir Ken Robinson.

5. Engage with your audience.

Work on your presentation skills to make a strong connection with your audience, get through to them and leave a mark.

Think of the presenter as the link between the topic and the audience. A strong or a weak presenter can make a difference between a presentation being a thriving success or a boring failure.

Hone your skills by engaging and interacting with your audience. Make them feel like a part of the presentation and not just spectators. 70% of marketers have found presentations with interactive content to be more effective than those without.

Here are a few ways you can make your presentation interactive:

  • Start your speech with uncommon questions to your audience. Involve them from the get-go, like ask to raise their hands if X.
  • Make eye contact to build credibility and show confidence. Don’t stare at your slides or notes. Smile occasionally and talk to the audience directly.
  • Have an active and confident body language. Don’t stand in the same place the entire time. Move around the stage.
  • Don’t be monotonous. Speak as you would to a colleague — with enthusiasm.
  • Ask close-ended questions in between to keep the audience engaged without losing time. Address them using their names to keep things interesting.
  • Share personal experiences and stories that your audience will find fascinating and relatable.
  • Practice thoroughly before you present so you’re fluent with the material and delivery.
  • Energy and excitement can be quite contagious. Make sure you exude enough to spread some to your audience.

Feeling Inspired Yet?

Now you have all the right ingredients for choosing amazing topics and a hundred ideas to drive inspiration from. So, go ahead and start cooking presentations that will blow your audience away.

Don’t forget to choose a super-relevant topic and add meaty information. Do it with excitement to make it enjoyable for you and your audience. Best of luck!

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75 Unique School Presentation Ideas and Topics Plus Templates

Are you tired of seeing the same PowerPoints repeating overused and unoriginal school presentation ideas covering repeated topics in your classes?

You know what I’m talking about; we’ve all been there, and sat through yawn-worthy demonstrations, slides, or presentation videos covering everything from the solar system, someone’s favorite pet, past presidents of a country, to why E=mC squared.

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From grade school to university, first graders to college students, we are obligated to create, perform, and observe academic presentations across a plethora of curriculums and classes, and not all of these public speaking opportunities fall into the category of an ‘interesting topic’.

Yet, have no fear! Here at Piktochart, we are here to help you and your classmates. From giving examples of creative and even interactive presentation ideas, providing presentation videos , and suggesting interactive activities to give your five minutes of fame the ‘wow’ factor that it deserves, this article is your guide!

Our massive collection of unique school and college presentation ideas and templates applies if you’re:

  • A teacher looking to make your class more engaging and fun with student presentations.
  • A student who wants to impress your teacher and the rest of the class with a thought-provoking, interesting topic.

A Curated List of Interesting Topics for School Presentations

Did you know that when it comes to presentations , the more students involved improves retention? The more you know! Yet sometimes, you need a little help to get the wheels moving in your head for your next school presentation .

The great thing about these ideas and topics is you can present them either in face-to-face classes or virtual learning sessions.

Each school presentation idea or topic below also comes with a template that you can use. Create a free Piktochart account to try our presentation maker and get access to the high-quality version of the templates. You can also check out our Piktochart for Education plan .

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The templates are further divided into the following categories covering the most popular and best presentation topics. Click the links below to skip to a specific section.

  • Unique science presentation topics to cultivate curiosity in class
  • Engaging culture and history presentation ideas to draw inspiration from
  • Health class presentation topics to help students make healthy lifestyle decisions
  • Data visualization ideas to help students present an overwhelming amount of data and information into clear, engaging visuals
  • First day of school activity ideas to foster classroom camaraderie
  • Communication and media topics to teach students the importance of effective communication
  • Topics to help students prepare for life after school

We hope this list will inspire you and help you nail your next school presentation activity.

Unique Science Presentation Topics to Cultivate Curiosity in Class

Science is a broad field and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with too many topics to choose for your next presentation.

Cultivate curiosity in the science classroom with the following unique and creative presentation ideas and topics:

1. Can life survive in space?

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2. Do plants scream when they’re in pain?

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3. What are the traits of successful inventors?

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4. How vaccines work

template for how vaccines work

5. Massive destruction of the Koala’s habitat in Australia

template for massive destruction of the koala's habitat in australia

6. Left brain versus right brain

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7. What are great sources of calcium?

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Get access to high-quality, unique school presentation templates by Piktochart for Education.

Create and collaborate in the classroom using Piktochart’s customizable and printable templates for your school reports, presentations, and infographics.

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8. Recycling facts you need to know

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9. Do you have what it takes to be a NASA astronaut?

NASA astronaut template

10. The rise of robots and AI: Should we be afraid of them?

rise of robots template

11. How far down does the sea go?

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12. The stages of sleep

stages of sleep template

13. Will Mars be our home in 2028?

template for will mars be our home in 2028

14. A quick look at laboratory safety rules

template for laboratory rules

15. The first person in history to break the sound barrier

template for the first person in history to break the sound barrier

Engaging Culture and History Presentation Ideas to Draw Inspiration From

History is filled with equally inspiring and terrifying stories, and there are lessons that students can learn from the events of the past. Meanwhile, interactive presentations about culture help students learn and embrace diversity. 

16. Women in history: A conversation through time

infographic template about women in history: a conversation through time

17. The sweet story of chocolate 

visual for sweet story of chocolate 

18. A history lesson with a twist 

template for a history lesson with a twist

19. The history of basketball 

history of basketball visual template

20. The origin of the Halloween celebration 

origin of the halloween celebration template

21. AI History 

AI history template

22. What you need to know about New Zealand 

infographic template about new zealand facts

23. 1883 volcanic eruption of Krakatoa 

template for volcanic eruption of krakatoa 

24. Roman structures: 2000 years of strength

template for roman structures: 2000 years of strength

25. The most famous art heists in history 

template for the most famous art heists in history 

26. Elmo: The story behind a child icon 

template for elmo: the story behind a child icon 

27. 10 things you should know before you visit South Korea 

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28. 8 things you didn’t know about these 8 countries 

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Health Class Presentation Topics to Help Students Make Healthy Lifestyle Decisions

Want to learn how to engage students with healthcare topic ideas? Then consider using these templates for your next interactive presentation.

According to the CDC , school-based health education contributes to the development of functional health knowledge among students. It also helps them adapt and maintain health-promoting behaviors throughout their lives. 

Not only will your presentation help with keeping students engaged, but you’ll also increase class involvement with the right slides.

The following examples of health and wellness interactive presentations include fun ideas and topics that are a good start. 

29. How to look after your mental health?

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30. The eradication of Polio

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31. How to have a healthy lifestyle 

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32. 10 handwashing facts 

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33. Myths and facts about depression

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34. Hacks for making fresh food last longer 

hacks for making fresh food last longer template, quarantine infographic

35. Ways to avoid spreading the coronavirus

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36. Mask protection in 5 simple steps 

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37. Everything you need to know about the flu

cover photo of the presentation about everything you need to know about the flu, flu infographic

38. All about stress: Prevention, tips, and how to cope 

template about stress prevention, tips, and how to cope , stress infographic

39. The importance of sleep 

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40. Is milk tea bad for you?

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41. How to boost happiness in 10 minutes

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42. How dirty are debit and credit cards 

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43. Why do you need sunscreen protection

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Data Visualization Ideas to Help Students Present Overwhelming Amounts of Data in Creative Ways

Data visualization is all about using visuals to make sense of data. Students need to pull the main points from their extensive research, and present them by story telling while being mindful of their classmates’ collective attention span.

As far as student assignments go, storytelling with data is a daunting task for students and teachers alike. To keep your audience interested, consider using a non linear presentation that presents key concepts in creative ways.

Inspire your class to be master data storytellers with the following data visualization ideas:

44. Are we slowly losing the Borneo rainforest?

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45. Skateboard deck design over the years

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46. Food waste during the Super Bowl

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47. The weight of the tallest building in the world

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48. Infographic about data and statistics

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49. Stats about cyberbullying

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50. How whales combat climate change

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First Day of School Interactive Activity Ideas to Foster Whole-class-Camaraderie

Calling all teachers! Welcome your new students and start the school year with the following back-to-school creative presentation ideas and relevant templates for first-day-of-school activities.

These interactive presentations grab the attention of your students and are remarkably easy to execute (which is the main educator’s goal after all)!

51. Meet the teacher

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52. Example: all about me

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53. Self-introduction

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54. Tips on how to focus on schoolwork

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55. Course plan and schedule

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Give our class schedule maker a try to access more templates for free. You can also access our presentation-maker , poster-maker , timeline-maker , and more by simply signing up .

56. Interpreting a student’s report card (for parents)

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57. Introduction of classroom rules

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58. Assignment schedule

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59. Daily planner

daily planner template

60. Course syllabus presentation

course syllabus template

61. How to write a class presentation

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Topics to Teach Students the Importance of Effective Communication

Visual media  helps students retain more of the concepts  taught in the classroom. The following media topics and infographic templates can help you showcase complex concepts in a short amount of time. 

In addition, interactive presentation activities using these templates also encourage the development of a holistic learning process in the classroom because they help focus on the  three domains of learning:  cognitive, affective, and psychomotor. 

62. Interactive presentation do’s and don’ts 

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63. How to create an infographic 

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Recommended reading : How to Make an Infographic in 30 Minutes

64. How to improve your internet security and privacy

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65. What is design thinking?

what is design thinking infographic template

66. What are your favorite software tools to use in the classroom? 

infographic template about educational software

Presentation Topic Ideas to Help Students Prepare for Life After School

One of the things that makes teaching a rewarding career is seeing your students take the learning and knowledge you’ve instilled in them, and become successful, productive adults.

From pitching a business idea to starting your podcast, the following topics are good starting points to prepare students for the challenges after graduation (aka adulting 101):

67. How to make a resume

resume template

68. How to start a startup

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69. Credit card vs. debit card

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70. Pros and cons of cryptocurrency

pros and cons of cryptocurrency infographic template

71. How to save on travel

ways to save on travel infographic template

72. How to do a SWOT analysis

swot nalysis infographic

73. How to pitch a business idea

business idea pitch infographic template

74. Habits of successful people

presentation template about habits of successful people

75. Starting your own podcast: A checklist

infographic template about starting your own podcast

Find out how a high school teacher like Jamie Barkin uses Piktochart to improve learning in the classroom for her students.

Pro tip: make your presentation as interactive as possible. Students have an attention span of two to three minutes per year of age. To keep minds from wandering off, include some interactive games or activities in the lesson. For example, if you conducted a lesson on the respiratory system, you could ask them to practice breathing techniques.

Maintain eye contact with your students, and you’ll get instant feedback on how interested they are in the interactive presentation.

Make School Presentation Visuals Without the Hassle of Making Them From Scratch

School presentations, when done right, can help teachers engage their classes and improve students’ education effectively by presenting information using the right presentation topic. 

If you’re pressed for time and resources to make your school presentation visuals , choose a template from Piktochart’s template gallery . Aside from the easy customization options, you can also print and download these templates to your preferred format. 

Piktochart also professional templates to create infographics , posters , brochures , reports , and more.

Creating school-focused, engaging, and interactive presentations can be tedious at first, but with a little bit of research and Piktochart’s handy templates, you’re going to do a great job!

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A presentation can be nerve-wracking, may it be for first-timers or pros, as you must turn a critical issue into a dynamic, persuasive, and informative one. Before you enhance your Oratory skills <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oratory skills are a combination of the abilities you need to have to speak publicly. Great public speakers have to perfect their oratory skills over time before being as articulate and impactful with their speeches. With the proper oratory skills, anyone can be a good public speaker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><br /><!-- wp:heading --> <h2>Key oratory skills you need to possess</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --><br /><!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Charisma: Charisma is a feature that draws people's attention, so it is an important public speaking skill. If you are personable and likable, people will enjoy listening to you, and that makes it easier for you to pass your message.</li><li>Confidence: An audience is more likely to connect with a confident speaker that looks like they know what they are saying. When you exude confidence, you are viewed as more likable, intelligent, and believable.</li><li>Passion: You can't speak convincingly to an audience if you don't look like you believe in what you're saying. Audiences connect more with people that are visibly passionate and excited about their speech.</li><li>Authenticity: To connect with your audience, they have to relate to you on a personal level. You have to be yourself and look as natural as possible while giving your speech. Practice until you sound like you're speaking from the heart.</li><li>Storytelling: Storytelling is one of the most important oratory skills because it simplifies ideas and draws an audience into the experience. They are more likely to remember a story than a boring speech.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --><br /><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You can refer to this guide on how to practice public speaking like a pro and level up your oratory skills!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> " href="https://orai.com/glossary/oratory-skills/" data-gt-translate-attributes="[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]" tabindex="0" role="link">oratory skills and overcome your fear of public speaking , you must brainstorm excellent, fun topics for your presentation.

When doing a presentation, you cannot start a thing without coming up with a presentation topic . It is harder to find the best subject than prepare the lecture, as you need to be specific about the topic you want to present.

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One of the best ways to nail a presentation is to choose the best presentation topics that fit your expertise and target audience.

How to Choose a Good Topic

Choosing the best one out of informative presentation topics can be daunting and confusing if you want to create an Informative Speech <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An informative speech seeks to educate the audience using relevant information on a particular topic. Informative speeches are based on facts and results that have been proven with studies. Since this speech not opinion-based, therefore you do not need to convince your audience. You can give an informative speech using relevant resources like statistics, facts, illustrations, and examples. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><br /><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An informative speech can help an audience understand a complex subject by breaking it down into simpler language that the audience can understand. When giving an informative speech, you rely on facts, not emotion. The aim is not to persuade the audience but to educate them. Then, the audience can form their own opinions based on the information received from your speech. If you are looking to make a good informative speech, look at these tips we made: http://orai.com/demonstrative-speech-topics/.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> " href="https://orai.com/glossary/informative-speech/" data-gt-translate-attributes="[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]" tabindex="0" role="link">informative speech or lecture. Here are some considerations that you must know.

  • Purpose. Deciding your goal determines what your audience will bring after your talk, especially for persuasive presentation topics. Here is a video on various topics about persuasion:
  • Audience. Consider your audience’s demographic profiles and common ground when choosing presentation topics and connect them with their interests, beliefs, and social and cultural backgrounds.
  • Interests. Determine what presentation topic ideas you are most passionate about and what you know the most. Interesting topics for presentation give a head start upon your research phase, ensuring a well-received discussion for the audience. Get useful guides on how to keep your audience interested in this video:
  • Credibility. To convince your audience about the pieces of information that you will discuss, choosing a credible and well-backed lecture is another plus.
  • Conciseness <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Conciseness is an essential skill in public speaking. A concise speech is brief without being empty. Conciseness means stating your points in straightforward and simple language. A concise speech doesn't have any repetitive words, clutter, and verbosity. It makes speech easier to understand, and it keeps your listeners engaged. In writing a speech, conciseness impacts your delivery. You can learn how to speak concisely with practice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><br /><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>How to speak concisely</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><br /><!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Cut out redundant words. Avoid repeating two words that mean the same thing in the same sentence.</li><li>Avoid using complicated language.</li><li>Use shorter words</li><li>Remove unnecessary filler words.</li><li>Be as straightforward as possible, and avoid overexplaining.</li><li>Don't digress too far from your point.</li><li>Try to work within the timeframe.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --><br /><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>How to write a concise speech</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><br /><!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Practice your speech on someone who can give you feedback</li><li>Review and shorten your speech as many times as possible</li><li>Look out for redundant pairs and remove them.</li><li>Remove qualifiers and modifiers that weaken your speech.</li><li>Cut down on prepositional phrases.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> " href="https://orai.com/glossary/conciseness/" data-gt-translate-attributes="[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]" tabindex="0" role="link">Conciseness . From 12 seconds in 2000, humans’ average attention span decreased to eight seconds in 2017. Thus, being concise is another essential factor in choosing presentation topics, as having a wordy title can confuse or intimidate your potential audience.

Tips on Turning a Boring Topic into an Engaging Presentation

You might have been feeling dejected as you had to prepare for a talk with no fun topics for presentation. It is hard to turn psychology discussions into engaging ones, knowing that this field has jargon and cases that can make your lecture dull.

However, instead of blaming your subject for being boring, avoid being dull instead. Here are some tips on turning a boring topic into an interactive one.

What are the Good Topics to Present in a Speech?

Now that you have skimmed through the tips and ways to choose fun topics for a presentation, making a Speech <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A speech is a crafted message which can be either written or orally delivered. Speeches can carry different messages and can come in handy in almost all events. You can pass any message across using a speech that impacts the lives of multiple people. Speech-giving comes up in almost every area of life, from work to personal relationships.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><br /><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A speech can be anywhere between formal and informal, depending on the occasion. For example, a career-related speech will be more formal than one given at a wedding. The purpose of a speech includes commemorating an event, educating people, and even amusing and entertaining a crowd. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><br /><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Common types of speech</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><br /><!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Informative speech</li><li>Persuasive speech</li><li>Demonstrative speech</li><li>Entertaining</li><li>Motivational speech </li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> " href="https://orai.com/glossary/speech/" data-gt-translate-attributes="[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]" tabindex="0" role="link">speech on time needs a good presentation topic. Out of random presentation topics, here are some prominent ones that might give you some ideas.

Interesting Presentation Topics

  • Ancient Greek Heroes Modern Interpretation
  • Antidepressants and Their Effects on the Human Brain
  • How Bad Nutrition Affects a Person’s Appearance
  • Traces of Romanticism in Well-known English Literature
  • Influences of Music on Mental Health
  • How Religion and Politics Blend Within a State
  • Most Famous and Nerve-wracking Novels, Books, and Plays
  • How Traditional Herbs Get Approved
  • Effects of Being a Polyglot
  • Being Productive During Pandemic

Good Presentation Topics

  • Disney Films’ Most Famous Actresses
  • How Media Affects Gender Stereotypes Portrayal
  • How Beauty Contests Affects Women’s Self-esteem
  • Differences Between Religion and Cult
  • Gambling Effects on Human’s Mental Health
  • Most Authoritative Politicians and Political Parties
  • Ways to Improve the Health Systems
  • Preparation and Prevention Against Natural Disasters
  • Ways to Alleviate Insomnia
  • How to Build Good Relationships Between Children and Pets

5-Minute Presentation Topics

  • Best Apps to Improve Academic Performance
  • Airport First-timers: Step-by-step Instructions
  • Easy-to-make Breakfast Recipes
  • How to Avoid Procrastination
  • Making Money During Holidays
  • How Social Media Lowers Self-esteem
  • Working Remotely: Pros and Cons
  • Best Online Business and Professions
  • Why Trust Your Intuition
  • Reasons to Learn Foreign Languages

Fun Topics for Presentation

  • How Rock ‘n Roll Started
  • Rare and Expensive Coffee Types
  • Best Self-development Books for Teens
  • Choosing a Specialty in College
  • Secrets of a Healthy Relationship
  • Benefits of Art Therapy
  • How do Journalists and Bloggers Differ From Each Other?
  • The Origin of Languages
  • Evolution of Artificial Intelligence
  • Makeup Life Hacks and Tips

Safety Presentation Topics

  • Common Mistakes in General Safety
  • Dealing with Ergonomic and Workplace Stress
  • Coronavirus Precautionary Measures
  • How to Deal with Violence
  • Fire and Electrical Safety
  • Reportage, Prevention, and Liabilities in Workplace Accidents
  • Safety Precautions Against Heat Exhaustion
  • Common Workplace Injuries
  • Communication Issues and Safety
  • Emergency Response Efficiency

Easy Presentation Topics

  • Adverse Effects of GMOs on Health and Life
  • Effective Ways to Improve Old People’s Health System
  • Most Iconic Censorship on Social Media
  • Most Prominent Female Political Leaders of All Time
  • How to Avoid Being Late
  • Globalization and Its Effects on World Population
  • Smiling Therapy Positive Effects on Mental Health
  • Advancement of 3D Printing and Its Benefits
  • How Music Helps in Learning New Languages
  • Dealing with Child Prodigies

Controversial Speech Topics

Controversies are all around us, especially online resources. Finding a controversial topic must fit your passion and knowledge; otherwise, it might negatively impact your discussion.

Controversial Leadership Topics for Presentation

  • LGBTQ Rights
  • Abortion: Pro-Choice vs. Pro-Life
  • Benefits of Multiculturalism in a Society
  • Security and Privacy Concerns about Electronic Voting
  • Gun Control Laws and Limits
  • Journalism Ethics and Corruption
  • Euthanasia Vs. Right to Live
  • Death Penalty Pros and Cons
  • How Mandatory Minimum Penalties Impact Federal Sentencing
  • Torture as an Interrogation Tactic
  • Electoral College Abolishment
  • Is World Peace Possible?
  • Same-sex union
  • Lowering Criminal Liability Age
  • Banning Animal Experimentation
  • High Taxation Rates
  • Freedom of Speech <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A speech is a crafted message which can be either written or orally delivered. Speeches can carry different messages and can come in handy in almost all events. You can pass any message across using a speech that impacts the lives of multiple people. Speech-giving comes up in almost every area of life, from work to personal relationships.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><br /><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A speech can be anywhere between formal and informal, depending on the occasion. For example, a career-related speech will be more formal than one given at a wedding. The purpose of a speech includes commemorating an event, educating people, and even amusing and entertaining a crowd. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><br /><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Common types of speech</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><br /><!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Informative speech</li><li>Persuasive speech</li><li>Demonstrative speech</li><li>Entertaining</li><li>Motivational speech </li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> " href="https://orai.com/glossary/speech/" data-gt-translate-attributes="[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]" tabindex="0" role="link">Speech and Its Restrictions
  • Embargo and Censorship: What to be Publicize
  • Insanity Plea as an Excuse
  • Tobacco Regulation

Controversial Topics for Teenagers

  • Hookup Culture and Its Impact on Teens
  • Bullying and Cyberbullying
  • Banning Pornography in E-libraries
  • Causes of Depression and Other Mental Illness in Teens
  • Teen Suicide Liability
  • Prohibition of Gambling for Teens
  • How to Educate Teens About Drugs
  • Dealing with Eating Disorders in Teens
  • When Should Teens Start to Vote
  • How Parents Should Deal with Teens’ Romantic Relationship
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Education
  • Health Impacts of Fast Food for Teens
  • How Being a Fan Impacts Teens
  • Possibility of Living on Mars
  • Why Media Literacy Important for Teenagers
  • How Teenagers Can Fight Top Environmental Problems
  • Dealing with Diversity in School
  • Military Recruitment on Campus
  • Pros and Cons of School Uniforms and Dress Code
  • Plan B Contraception Access for Minors

What are Some Presentation Ideas for School?

For school purposes, you must find informative but fun topics for presentation as students have a lesser attention span than adults. Here are the presentation topics for academic and educational causes.

Science Topics for Presentation

Science presentation topics are among the most in-demand discussions for students and teachers in technical educational institutions. Here are some ideas to help you out.

Physics Topics for Presentation

  • Is Physics Based on Theory or Practice
  • Why We Need to Study Physics
  • Newton’s Third Law as the Universal Formula
  • Why Every Student Needs to Learn Physical Formula
  • Is Physics Dependent on Math and Science or Vice Versa
  • Why Physics Necessary for Knowledge Testing
  • How to Deal with Difficulties in Physics Lesson
  • Most Important Topics in Physics

Chemistry Topics for Presentation

  • Why Alchemists Seeks Philosopher’s Stone
  • Chemists Who Are Nobel Prize Awardees
  • How Chemical Weapons Become Main Threat for War
  • How to Choose Quality Water
  • Making a Kid Interested in Chemistry
  • Hair Biochemistry and Its Process
  • Effects of Lack of Chemical Elements in a Human Body
  • Safety Precautions for Chemical Products

Biology Topics for Presentation

  • How the Future Lies in Crossroads of Biological Sciences
  • How to Avoid Harmful GMO Foods
  • Secrets of Centenarians
  • Allergic Reactions Caused by Dust
  • Can a Person Survive Without Clean Drinking Water
  • How Sports and Nutrition Determine Human Health
  • Vaccination and Its Effect on Genotype
  • Best Houseplants for Air Purification

Geology Topics for Presentation

  • Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions as Causes of Dynamic Geology
  • Geomorphology: Intersection of Geography and Geology
  • Space Geology in the Field of Cosmology and Planetology
  • Geological Timeline from Solid Formation to the Holocene Era
  • Geological Events Absolute and Relative Age
  • Methods and Principles of Geology
  • Geodynamics: The Relationship of the Earth’s Core and Crust Processes  
  • Microstructural Geology: Micro-Level Rock Deformation

Astronomy Topics for Presentation

  • Differences Between Astronomy and Astrology
  • The Possibility of Life on Mars
  • History and Discovery of the Milky Way Galaxy
  • Does Astronomy Only Study Stars?
  • Astronomy as a Separate Subject in School
  • Reasons Why Fewer Entrants ChoAstronomynomy
  • What Happens If the Sun Died?
  • Why Our Future Depends on Astronomical Studies

Technological Science Topics for Presentation

  • How Technology Improves Living Standards
  • Technology and Its Effect on Cancer Treatment
  • How Cybercriminals Use Technology
  • Benefits and Threats of Artificial Intelligence
  • Saving Time on Internet Technology Usage
  • Technological Evolution from the Middle Ages to the Present
  • Diffusion Rate of Technology in Developing Countries
  • Taking a Break from the Internet

Multimedia Science Topics for Presentation

  • Multimedia Features and Classification
  • Creating a Multimedia Presentation
  • Features of Online Multimedia
  • Benefits of Multimedia in Business
  • Usage of Multimedia in Computer Games
  • How to Create Training Courses Using Multimedia
  • Becoming a Multimedia Specialist
  • Multimedia and Its Relation to Science

Cultural and Social Presentation Topic Ideas

This aspect mostly concerns psychology and sociology students. Here are some fun topics for presentations that you can check out.

  • Culture and Traditions of Native Americans
  • How History Connects with Culture
  • How Cultural Knowledge Increases Chances of Success
  • Identifying Emigrants by Cultural Characteristics
  • Why Students Need to Learn About Culture
  • Importance of Cultural Appreciation
  • Pros and Cons of Diversified Culture
  • Best Sociology Books for Starters
  • Sociology and Its Express Research
  • Empirical Research
  • Causes of Social Phenomena
  • Mathematical Methods in Sociology
  • Social Trends Analysis and Development Patterns
  • How to Collect Sociological Information
  • Becoming a School President
  • Why a President Needs Leadership Skills
  • Ways to Raise a Child as a Leader
  • Is Leadership an Innate Skill or a Result of Experiences?
  • Responsibilities of a Leader
  • How Family Relationships Affect One’s Leadership Skills
  • Winning a Leadership Scholarship
  • How Individual Differs from Social Ethics?
  • Politics and International Relations Ethical Principles
  • Ethical Communication Rules in Social Media
  • Business Ethics and Relationships
  • Why Learn Etiquette Knowledge
  • Ethical Issues on Famous Artworks
  • Knowing About Corporate Ethics

What are Some Presentation Ideas for Healthcare?

There are many physical and mental health topics for school and other Conferences <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Conferences are meetings of people to talk about a specific topic. Yet, a conference can also be used in a general way. Conferences are events for sharing and discussing new information, especially among experts. What's more, a conference can be academic, technological, business, and press conferences.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><br /><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Conferences usually have experienced speakers who come and speak on the topic. Most speakers at a conference are experts in their fields, or they can be respected members of the society. They can be guest speakers and keynote speakers. Keynote speakers deliver keynote speeches, and they are usually the highlight of the conference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><br /><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>How to give a keynote speech at a conference</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><br /><!-- wp:list --> <ul><li>Study your audience and tailor your speech to them</li><li>Practice extensively for the speech</li><li>Make your speech relatable.</li><li>Be clear and concise.</li><li>Project confidence on stage</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> " href="https://orai.com/glossary/conferences/" data-gt-translate-attributes="[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]" tabindex="0" role="link">conferences , but having fun topics for presentations is essential to make your lecture less complicated. Here are some of the presentation topics that might suit your interest.

Psychology Topics for Presentation

  • The Need for Psychologists in Kindergarten
  • Best Universities for Psychology
  • Choosing a Suitable Psychologist
  • Outcasts Children: Psychology Victim
  • Psychological State and Its Effects on Productivity
  • When Do You Need a Psychologist
  • Can a Person with a Mental Disorder Become a Psychologist?

Mental Health Topics for Presentation

  • Mental Fatigue: Causes of Failure
  • Impacts of Social Media on Mental Health
  • Recognizing and Avoiding the Onset of Depression
  • Causes of Mental Health Disorders
  • How Physical Affects Mental Health and Vice Versa
  • Dealing With Mental Breakdowns
  • How Music Improves Mental Health

Health Topics for Presentation

  • Why Do Pharmacies Sell Over-the-counter Medicines?
  • How Allergic Reaction Works
  • Sports that Can Improve Health in a Month
  • Signs of Bad Immunity System
  • Legalization of Marijuana
  • Centenarians’ Secret to Good Health
  • Healthy Habits Before Exams

Nutrition Topics for Presentation

  • The Necessity of Reading a Product’s Composition
  • Nutrition Effects on Skin Condition
  • Determining Necessary Ratio of Proteins, Fats, and Carbohydrates
  • Tips for Restrictive Eating Disorders
  • How Sports Nutrition Can Be Dangerous
  • Why Being a Nutritionist a Good Career Choice
  • Why Quality Nutrition Determines One’s Success

Nursing Presentations

  • Nursing Career and Its Growth
  • Critical Moments on Painkiller Usage
  • Patient Safety During Nursing
  • Patient safety during nursing
  • Career Growth in Nursing
  • The use of painkillers: critical moments
  • Health Assessment: What to Check
  • Features of caring for patients with mental disorders
  • Postoperative patient care
  • Features internships and practices for nurses

Dental Presentations Ideas

  • Teeth Processes for Babies
  • Molar Extraction Process
  • Wisdom Tooth: Necessary or Not?
  • How Chewing Gum Affects Tooth Enamel
  • Causes and Treatment for Oral Cancer
  • Diet for Braces

Medical Presentations

  • How to Call an Ambulance
  • Dealing With Addiction
  • Highly Addictive Medical Drugs that You Don’t Realize
  • Primary Stab Wound Treatment
  • When Surgery Becomes Necessary
  • Traditional, Alternative, and Modern Medicines
  • Preventing Sport Injuries
  • Insomnia Treatment With No Pills
  • Anti-aging Pills: When to Avoid It
  • Why Go or Reject Posthumous Donation
  • Euthanasia and Its Effect on Suicide Rate
  • How to Avoid Child Obesity
  • Pros and Cons of GMOs
  • Diverse Ways to Improve Healthcare
  • The Need for Legal Framework on Plastic Surgery Regulations

What are Some Presentation Ideas for Business and Management?

Finding business presentation topics is more difficult as you must show in-depth knowledge of your chosen idea. Here are some of the presentation topics that you can check out.

How a Good Topic Helps on Public Speaking (SECS Elements)

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11 Fun Presentation Ideas That Will Help You Engage With Your Audience Liven up your next presentation by incorporating some fun presentation ideas. You will enjoy presenting much more and your audience will thank you for it too.

By James Robinson • Mar 5, 2019

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Presentation can be many things -- engaging, striking, amusing, motivational -- but fun? It's not a description you often hear. For that reason, Buffalo 7 , which specializes in designing presentations, created a quick guide into making your next presentation stand out.

The graphic highlights that you should exclude all your text. Instead, treat your audience to a slideshow composed of images only. That way, you'll let them free their imagination and allow the power of the pictures to do the talking. If you feel like it, add some humor, but don't force it.

You can also try and use some emoji instead of text. This way you can easily engage with your audience. Especially when you "write" something in emoji and ask them to translate it. A bit of competition will help you keep your audience entertained.

If you are presenting a new product, try and engage your audience's senses. Play relevant music, hand out your product or open a jar of coffee beans. You'll receive some great feedback after delivering a presentation with a multi-sensory experience.

But don't forget, only you can decide whether there are grounds for livening up your presentation. Check out more tips in the infographic below.

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The city is shaking off its hibernation this weekend with a number of fun things to do indoors and out . You'll find two major home shows happening – one for remodeling and one for the midcentury modern design aesthetic – as well as a Lunar New Year celebration and a couple of wedding shows.

FC Cincinnati opens its season at home this weekend, the Cyclones have some great giveaways lined up, and there are some remarkable music, art and theater offerings to choose from. You can also celebrate the traditional craft of maple syrup making at several area parks, and gardeners can get a jump on the season at an area seed swap.

1. 20th Century Cincinnati

This annual retrospective of vintage modern design includes the avant-garde art, architecture, furnishings, decor and fashions that emerged between World War I and the Information Age. You can browse and buy from more than 70 knowledgeable dealers of midcentury modern design from around the country at this expo, considered the top midcentury modern show in the Midwest.

Details: 6-8 p.m. Friday (VIP only), noon-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville. $100 VIP, $40 Java preview 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, $15 general, free ages under 18. Queencityshows.com .

2. Cincinnati Home & Garden Show

Experience a vibrant marketplace filled with home-related products and services, displays, industry experts and informative presentations by renowned local and international home professionals. Taking place Saturday and Sunday, and from Thursday to Sunday next weekend (Feb. 29-March 3), it's a great place to get inspiration for your next project and talk to the pros that can turn your dreams into reality.

Details: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown. Runs Feb. 24-March 3. $15, free ages 12-under. Cincinnatihomeandgardenshow.com .

3. Art After Dark: Queer and Now

LGBTQ+ folks and their allies celebrate inclusion and gloriously queer takes on art at this month's Art After Dark. Enjoy music from DJ Queen Celine, queer staff offering museum highlights and opportunities to exercise your "gaydar" on the CAM collection. Check out the current special feature Queer Possibility: Photographs from the Collection, and enjoy free access to the ticketed exhibition Clearly Indigenous. There's a cash bar and food for purchase from Lil's Kitchen.

Details: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Free admission. Cincinnatiartmuseum.org .

4. FC Cincinnati Home Opener

FC Cincinnati's first match of the 2024 MLS season is against Toronto FC, and it's your chance to come out and cheer on the orange and blue. There's a tailgate at Washington Park (1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine) from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., where you can party with other fans and enjoy live music and family-friendly activities, followed by the march to the stadium for a 2:30 p.m. start.

Details: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, TQL Stadium, 1501 Central Parkway, West End. Fccincinnati.com .

5. 'Deaf Republic'

Local dance company Pones brings to life an award-winning selection of poems from Ilya Kaminsky. The poems describe the military occupation of the fictional village of Vasenka, where villagers use sign language to subvert military authorities. This unique performance incorporates shadow interpretation, which has interpreters on stage, in costume, integrated seamlessly with the cast to deliver dialogue next to the speaking characters so that action and speech are connected.

Details: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Cincinnati State, ATLC 211 Auditorium, 3520 Central Parkway, Clifton. Free. Register: ponesdeafrepublic.eventbrite.com .

6. Cabin Fever Music & Arts Festival

All day Saturday, musical artists take over Ludlow to shake off the winter blues, and the entire city joins in. You'll hear folk, roots, alt-country, Americana, dreamgaze, blues, bluegrass, psychedelic country, indie rock, singer-songwriters, synth pop and more at numerous indoor venues throughout Ludlow, including Ludlow Tavern, Bircus Brewing, Second Sight Spirits, Buffalo Bar, Scarlet Rose Books, Beelicious Honey and Jones Funeral Home. Proceeds benefit Music Fund Cincinnati.

Details: Will call opens at 1 p.m. Saturday at Second Sight Spirits, 301 Elm St., Ludlow. $30, $25 advance. cincyticket.com .

7. 'Blackout' featuring Siri Imani

This fusion of hip-hop, ballet and Black culture features a performance by singer-songwriter/poet Siri Imani and Revolution Dance Theatre in an immersive experience that pushes the boundaries of artistic expression. You'll witness a dynamic blend of choreography, music and spoken word that reflects the power, resilience and creativity of Black artists.

Details: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aronoff Center for the Arts, Jarson-Kaplan Theater, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. $35-$60. cincinnatiarts.org .

This comedy by Yasmina Reza centers around Serge, who has just bought a very expensive painting, and his old friends, who square off over the canvas. Marc is horrified by the painting, and their friendship suffers over their differing opinions about what constitutes "art." Yvan, caught in the middle of the conflict, tries to please them both. A special gallery exhibit, Art to Argue Over, is on show before the performances.

Details: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Village Players, 8 N. Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas. Runs Feb. 23-March 2. $20. Villageplayers.org .

This Pulitzer-winning drama by David Auburn is a passionate, intelligent story of fathers and daughters, the nature of genius and the complexities of love. Catherine is a college student whose father is a world-famous mathematician and college professor. Soon after doing his "greatest work," he becomes mentally unstable, and Catherine cares for him until her own mental stability comes into question.

Details: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Mason Community Playhouse, 5529 Mason Road, Mason. Runs Feb. 23-March 2. $20, $15 seniors and students. masonplayers.org .

10. Lunar New Year Celebration

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon filled celebrating the Year of the Dragon. You'll find family-friendly activities like making your own Chinese zodiac clock, face painting, papercutting and other booth activities, see mesmerizing performances like the Dragon Dance and Lion Dance and more. The celebration takes place inside The Foundry (lower level near Dick's Sporting Goods).

Details: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Liberty Center, 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township. liberty-center.com .

11. Cincinnati Cyclones

The Cincinnati Cyclones take on the Iowa Heartlanders Friday and Saturday evening, and the Maine Mariners on Sunday. Be sure to arrive early because the first 3,000 fans get some superb swag. Friday night is a sweet bucket hat giveaway, as well as $5 craft beer/seltzers, $1 popcorn and $3 cheeseburgers as part of 513 Night. On Saturday, it's a Twister bobblehead, and on Sunday the first 2,000 kids (ages 2-12) get a mini-stick/ball.

Details: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Downtown. $21-up. Cycloneshockey.com .

12. Celebrate maple syrup

  • Details: noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road, Colerain Township. Free; some activities require a small fee. Greatparks.org .
  • Details: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford. $20, $6 children. Cincynature.org .

13. Wedding Expos

  • Details: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oakley Kitchen Food Hall, 3715 Madison Road, Oakley. upstairsbyoakleykitchen.com .
  • Details: noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Epic Event Gallery, 811 Race St., Downtown. $7.50. eventbrite.com .

14. Community Seed Swap

Hey gardening enthusiasts, got extra seeds you'd like to share? Bring them to Fibonacci Brewing this weekend to swap with other gardeners. Bring seeds in small envelopes (10-20 seeds per envelope) and label them with the type of seed, grower's name and date harvested so everyone knows what's what.

Details: 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Fibonacci Brewing Co., 1445 Compton Road, Mount Healthy. Free. facebook.com .

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Things to do | things to do this weekend: run in your undies; comedy headliners in aspen, your best bets for the weekend also include the return of arvada winterfest.

Hundreds of underwear-clad runners made their way downtown and around Civic Center Park in the Cupid's Undie Run in February 2017.

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Saturday. Even if it’s not cold Saturday (and it’s not predicted to be) it takes more than a bit of courage to run around in public in your underwear. The annual, Valentine’s Day-themed event known as Cupid’s Undie Run — “the nation’s largest pantless party and mileish run for charity,” as organizers called it — is the perfect excuse.

It raises funds to research and combat neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body, they said. The event begins at noon on Saturday, Feb. 23, at Stoney’s Bar and Grill , 1111 Lincoln St. in Denver.

The race, at 2 p.m., is bookended by drinks and dancing. Register, for $50 per person (21-and-up only), or donate at cupids.org/cupids-undie-run

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Comedy royalty graces Colorado

Through Sunday. Despite our geographic isolation, Colorado is a tour-routing mecca and a favored destination of stand-up headliner. That’s hardly more true this weekend as Aspen Laugh Festival barrels forward, following sets from Patton Oswalt and Beth Stelling (who’s also at Comedy Works at Larimer Square in Denver, Friday, Feb. 23-Sunday, Feb. 25).

The Feb. 23 festival set at Wheeler Opera House has fast-rising star Patti Harrison (“I Think You Should Leave”), with Feb. 24 show from improv-music genius Reggie Watts (also bandleader on “The Late Show with James Corden”). Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. shows at 320 E. Hyman Ave. in Aspen are $52-$92. Call 970-920-5770 or visit wheeleroperahouse.com for more.

A pet parade and and ugly sweater contest are part of this year's activities at the annual Arvada WinterFest. (Provided by Arvada WinterFest)

Arvada WinterFest

Saturday. Colorado’s false-spring days are starting to arrive, with warm temps belying the potential for massive snow dumps through late April. The return of Arvada WinterFest is a good reminder of that, celebrating the (sorta) chilly pleasures of winter with free, family-friendly events in Olde Town Arvada on Saturday, Feb. 24.

The festival this year features a pet parade, ugly sweater contest, live mariachi music and dragon dances, ice sculpting, carriage rides, local vendors and food trucks, a beer garden, and more from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at McIlvoy Park , 5750 Upham St. arvadafestivals.com/winterfest

Wagner’s “The Flying Dutchman”

Opens Saturday. If you’re already spending $100-plus on Red Rocks tickets and other night-out activities, why not consider a visit to Opera Colorado’s “The Flying Dutchman.”  The show opens Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House , with additional performances on Feb. 27, March 1, and March 3.

It’s Opera Colorado’s first Wagnerian production in 15 years, and it arrives in all its fully-produced glory, leaders there said. Featuring brand new sets from Emmy-nominated designer Alan E. Muraoka and direction from Kathleen Smith Belcher, it’s the tale of a ghost ship come ashore, turned into a sensory theatrical delight.

Tickets are $39-$219 for the p.m. show at 1385 Curtis St. in Denver. Visit operacolorado.org for more.

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Even as tourism to the Yucatán Peninsula skyrockets, many visitors never travel beyond the so-called Riviera Maya, the heavily developed and wildly crowded coastline between Cancún and Tulum. For travelers drawn to Mexican culture and history, Mérida — founded by the Spanish in the 1500s and constructed using the stones from Maya ruins — is an antidote to the coast’s wall-to-wall all-inclusive resorts. Beyond colonial architecture and centuries-old traditions, Mérida is a young, artsy place best experienced with a free-spirited sensibility. While not a late-night city, it is very safe and comes alive after dark, when there are a few hours of cooler evening air, music calling from seemingly every corner and a general sense that if you wander a few blocks in any direction, you’ll stumble upon something really special.

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  • Linger among the locals in Mérida’s plazas and parks , from its lively central square, Plaza Grande , and the sprawling new Parque La Plancha to neighborhood focal points, like Parque de San Sebastián .
  • Micaela Mar y Leña serves sophisticated Yucatecan dishes, nearly all wood-fired, in a celebratory, reservation-worthy 19th-century mansion.
  • Take a day trip to Ria Celestún Biosphere Reserve and Celestún Beach for flocks of flamingos and other wildlife, followed by seafood and a swim.
  • Pola Gelato Shop has a changing menu inspired by seasonal and regional flavors.
  • Salón Gallos , in a former grain factory, includes a wine bar, an art-house cinema, a Lebanese-inspired restaurant and a gallery.
  • Patio Petanca is the place for a game of pétanque (a bocce-like sport) and a round of Mexican beer with a fun playlist and a young crowd.
  • Autogiro de la Ermita serves mezcal and botanas (pub snacks) in a homey neighborhood cantina.
  • Soco offers beautiful pastries, including Mexican classics and babka, and rich, saucy, bread-centric breakfasts.
  • Ramiro Cocina is a shady patio restaurant with a changing chalkboard menu of lovingly presented Mexican classics.
  • Taquería de la Unión is a small, steamy taco spot that also serves tortas (sandwiches) and more with classic Yucatecan fillings, like cochinita pibil, a roasted pork dish.
  • Ki'Xocolatl is a shop for all things chocolate, gifts and a Mérida-favorite frappé on one of the city’s most bustling plazas.
  • La Botillería sells an impressive selection of Mexican wine and spirits, including from many small producers, and also offers tastings.
  • Caracol Púrpura and Taller Maya specialize in non-mass-produced, quality handicrafts.
  • Mercado Lucas de Gálvez , the city’s main municipal market, sells everything from regionally specific spice blends to toys to street food.
  • Cigno , in the La Ermita neighborhood, is an elegant, adults-only bed-and-breakfast in a historic mansion blocks from the Plaza Grande. Guests can enjoy a nightly cocktail reception, and several rooms (starting at about 3,100 pesos, or $180) have plunge pools and balconies.
  • Casona Origen , in the Mejorada neighborhood, stands out as a tranquil respite. Seven rooms (from about 2,100 pesos) are laid out around an expansive backyard and two swimming pools.
  • Hostal Barrio Vivo , across the street from La Ermita’s tiny plaza, is a notably clean and comfortable hostel with shared dorms starting at 300 pesos.
  • For short-term rentals , look to the neighborhoods surrounding the Plaza Grande, including Santa Lucía, Santa Ana, La Ermita and Mejorada.
  • Mérida is compact and walkable, so it’s entirely possible to spend several days exploring by foot . For rides around town, Uber is easy and affordable. Major international rental car companies, located downtown, are a good option for day trips, though hotels and tour companies can also arrange a driver .
  • Travel in the region, including the 188-mile trip from Cancún to Mérida, may soon be radically transformed when the Tren Maya , a new rail route through hundreds of miles of the Yucatán, begins regular service (it partly started in December). The project has been heavily criticized for displacing communities and for environmental and archaeological damage caused by construction.

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  • Everyone’s favorite cross-dressing nanny comes to town in the Broadway staging of “Mrs. Doubtfire.” Based on Chris Columbus' popular film, it’s the story of an out-of-work actor who, after a messy divorce, concocts a creative way to stay close to his kids via his alter ego — Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire. Jerry Zaks directs, and Rob McClure reprises his Tony Award-nominated performance. From Feb. 27-March 10 at Nederlander Theatre, 24 W. Randolph. Tickets: $30-$105. Visit broadwayinchicago.com .

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  • Kenneth La’Ron Hamilton and Felicia Oduh star in “Short Shakespeare! Romeo and Juliet,” a 75-minute adaptation of the tragic tale of young love now staged in a high-energy 1980s setting. Adapted and directed by Mikael Burke. From Feb. 24-March 16 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 800 E. Grand. Tickets: $26, $42. Visit chicagoshakes.com .
  • “The Time Machine: A Tribute to the ‘80s” is Daryl D. Brooks’ trip back in time to when the music was eclectic and eccentric. Features the songs of Prince, Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, Morris Day, Sheila E, Madonna, Keith Sweat and many more. Brooks directs. From Feb. 24-April 14 at Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N. Clark. Tickets: $56.50-$66.50. Visit blackensemble.org .
  • “Shakespeare’s R&J” is Joe Calarco’s reimagining of the classic tragedy that he originally set in an exclusive all-boys school. This production features an all-female cast in a girls’ school setting as students secretly act out the play at night and get caught up in the passion of the text. Amber Mandley directs. From Feb. 22-March 24 at Pride Arts Center, 4139 N. Broadway. Tickets: $35. Visit pridearts.org .

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  • French magician Alexandra Duvivier debuts her new production, “Extraordinaire!” The daughter of legendary magician, Dominique Duvivier, it wasn’t until 15 that she decided to become, little by little, the worthy heiress of her father’s legacy. From Feb. 22-March 9 at Rhapsody Theater, 1328 W. Morse. Tickets: $35+. Visit rhapsodytheater.com .
  • Former U.S. senator and "Saturday Night Live" cast member Al Franken returns to his comedy roots when he road tests his new comedy set at 5 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph. Tickets: $40-$75. Visit citywinery.com .
  • Hubbard Street Dance Chicago presents the world premieres of three new works — a duet by Aszure Barton, Maria Torres’ “Echoes of Our Ancestors” and a piece by Alice Klock and Florian Lochner — as well as several audience favorites: Randy Duncan’s “Love Infinite” and Rennie Harris’ “Dear Frankie.” From Feb. 23-March 3 at Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago. Tickets: $15-$95. Visit hubbardstreetdance.com .
  • Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre performs its landmark piece “American Catracho." Created by artistic director Wilfredo Rivera, a native of Honduras, the work explores the many emotional elements of immigration and is inspired by Rivera’s own journey. At 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at Old Town School of Folk Music , 4545 N. Lincoln. Tickets: $15. Visit oldtownschool.org .

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  • Multi-Grammy winner Jon Batiste tours behind his new album, “World Music Radio,” which marries hard-hitting pop songs to a rich tapestry of international sounds with the help of collaborators Lil Wayne, Lana Del Rey, Kenny G, Fireboy DML, J.I.D. Camilo, NewJeans and more. At 8 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine. Sold out, but check resale sites. For more information, visit jamusa.com .
  • Jazz Institute of Chicago presents the Chicago Winter Jazz Fair featuring concerts, panel discussions and vendors. Performers include Marques Carroll’s Trumpet Summit, Windy City Jazz Electric, Bethany Pickens’ Soulful Coalition, Darwin Noguera, Ernest Dawkins and more. From 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Feb. 23 at Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. Admission is free. Visit jazzinchicago.org/jazzfair .
  • Country performer Sam Hunt has been dubbed “the most innovative mainstream Nashville performer” by the New York Times. Before he began his standout solo career, he wrote hit songs for Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban and Reba McEntire, among others. Brett Young and Lily Rose open at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim. Tickets: $23+. Visit ticketmaster.com .
  • Music Institute of Chicago presents Grammy-nominated chamber ensemble Imani Winds performing works celebrating composers of color including Paquito D’Rivera, Billy Taylor, Damien Geter, Valerie Coleman, Andy Akiho and Carlos Simon. At 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at Nichols Concert Hall , 1490 Chicago, Evanston. Tickets: $30-$60, livestream $15. Visit musicinst.org .
  • Emerging R&B singers The Shindellas — Tamara Chauniece, Kasi Jones and Stacy Johnson — are having a breakout moment. Late last year, the Nashville-based trio released its acclaimed album, “Shindo,” a modern take on the beloved girl-group genre that taps into R&B and soul for a sound called “new American soul.” Also on the bill: October London and J. Brown. At 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield. Tickets: $51.50. Visit jamusa.com .
  • Magic of Motown features 15 vocalists backed by a six-piece band performing hits by the Temptations, the Jackson Five, Diana Ross & the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin and more. At 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at Auditorium Theatre, 50 W. Ida B. Wells. Tickets: $43+. Visit auditoriumtheatre.org .
  • BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet has been hailed as “the best Cajun band in the world.” The quartet has taken Cajun music from its Louisiana roots to worldwide popularity. At 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at Old Town School of Folk Music , 4544 N. Lincoln. Tickets: $38. Visit oldtownschool.org .
  • The work of three Chicago artists is the focus of “Unearth.” Karen Perl, Emily Rapport and Gwendolyn Zabicki find beauty and meaning in everyday urban scenes. To March 10 at Cleve Carney Museum of Art, 425 Fawell, Glen Ellyn. Admission is free. Visit ccma.org .
  • Celebrate the traditions of carnivale at an International Carnivale event featuring art-making activities, music, food and dance from around the world. Performers include Four Star Brass Band, LaZafra, Somos Colombia, Team Jamacia, Travesura and Chicago Samba. From 1-5 p.m. Feb. 24 at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. Admission is free. Visit navypier.org .

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Get ready for a LEGO-filled weekend and other fun things to do around Ann Arbor (Feb. 23-25)

  • Published: Feb. 22, 2024, 10:30 a.m.

2023 Brick Bash LEGO event at Skyline High School

Michael Graulich helps his daughter Hazel, 6, and son Oliver, 10, with a LEGO scavenger hunt during Brick Bash at Skyline High School in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Jacob Hamilton | MLive.com

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- There are plenty of things to check out in the Ann Arbor area this weekend, including a storytelling festival and a fundraiser filled with LEGOs.

Here are some details about those events and a few other fun things happening from Friday, Feb. 23, to Sunday, Feb. 25.

Brick Bash is coming to Ann Arbor

Get lost in the world of LEGOs at Brick Bash.

Read more: A LEGO lover’s dream: Brick Bash set to return for 20th year in Ann Arbor

The annual fundraiser is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, at Ann Arbor’s Skyline High School, 2552 N. Maple Road. Admission is $5.

Learn more about Brick Bash online or on social media.

The Ark’s 37th annual Storytelling Festival

Stories will fill downtown Ann Arbor during The Ark’s 37th annual Storytelling Festival , which features a mix of locally based and nationally known spoken word artists at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at 316 S. Main St.

Participants can hear a variety of original stories, American folklore and even a twisted fairy tale. Tickets are $30 to $38 each.

The Ark will also have its second-annual Liar’s Contest at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, where six “first-class liars” will be judged for their stories. Tickets are $15.

There will also be a family show for the annual festival at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25. Tickets are $15 or $10 for children age 12 or younger.

Winter Jam in Ypsilanti

Music lovers can jam out with an event in Ypsilanti this weekend.

Winter Jam starts at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, at Eastern Michigan University’s George Gervin GameAbove Center, 799 N. Hewitt Road. Tickets are $15.

The line up of musicians for the night will feature Crowder, Lecrae, Cain, Katy Nichole, Seventh Day Slumber and Newsong. Learn more online.

Author event at the Ann Arbor District Library

Podcast creator and author Rob Harvilla is coming to Ann Arbor.

Harvilla will be talking about his podcast and book “60 Songs That Explain the ‘90s,” with long-time radio host Martin Bandyke at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, at the downtown branch, 343 S. 5th Ave.

Learn more online.

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10 Fun Things to Do When Struggling With Depression

Posted: January 24, 2024 | Last updated: January 24, 2024

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Depression is never easy for anyone to deal with. Having a routine that is too repetitive or lacking stimulation can make things worse. The good news is that we’ve compiled a list of some fun things you can do when you’re feeling like your routine is getting dull.

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1. Take a Walk Outside, Even if It’s Cold!

Walking outside is one of the best ways to get out of your head and get some fresh air. Feeling motivated to go out when it’s cold and gloomy can be challenging, but you’ll find it refreshing and rewarding afterward. 

When you’re depressed, there is nothing worse than being stuck inside all day on your couch with no motivation to do anything. Walking outside is a way that you can get out of this rut and get some exercise at the same time!

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2. Do Something Creative

In our day-to-day lives, we’re often told that creativity is a luxury. We’re taught to focus on the task at hand and complete it. But sometimes, when we’re feeling stressed or depressed, it can be challenging to get out of that mindset and try something new.

When you’re stuck in a rut, doing something creative is one of the best ways to break the cycle. Drawing, painting, writing poetry, or music are all fun things to do when you’re feeling stuck in your depression routine . You might even find that finishing your project and looking back on it later helps give you a positive sense of accomplishment. 

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3. Watch a Movie or TV Show That Makes You Feel Good

If you’re feeling stuck in your depression, it can be helpful to watch a movie or TV show that makes you feel good about yourself. It can remind you of past accomplishments and successes or simply help you feel better.

For example, you can search online for stories of people doing incredible things. You may not know how to do those things, but the idea that someone else is doing it gives you hope that someday you will, too. Or maybe there’s a movie about someone who struggles with depression or anxiety but learns how to overcome it. Hearing how others overcome the things you’re struggling with may inspire you to do something similar. 

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4. Read a Book

Reading can be an escape from your current situation. It can give you a fresh perspective on things. It can also be a way to learn more about yourself, others around you, or the world. Reading allows us to see things from another point of view, which can help us understand the world better and make more informed decisions.

Reading can also help motivate you towards achieving goals or accomplishing tasks that may seem daunting or overwhelming at first glance. Reading books on how others have overcome similar situations or achieved goals similar to yours inspires you to keep going when times get tough!

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5. Go for a Swim (Or Take a Bath) In the Wintertime!

In the wintertime, you might feel stuck in a rut. It can be hard to get out of bed and do anything, and there’s a lot of pressure to stay inside where it’s warm. But you can do many things to help you feel like yourself again!

If your depression involves staying inside all winter long, it might be time for a change. One simple thing you can do this winter is go for a swim outside in below-freezing temperatures. You may think this sounds crazy (and it might be!), but it’s a great way to boost your mood and get out of your headspace for a while. When you’re cold outside and have to focus on keeping yourself warm, your mind will concentrate on something other than your depression symptoms—which means they won’t feel as intense or constant anymore!

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6. Plan a Trip Somewhere New

Planning a vacation can be both exciting and stressful. But if you prepare and ensure everything is ready before you go, then it should be enjoyable instead of stressful.

Start by listing everything that needs to be done before leaving on your trip. This list will include packing all your belongings, cleaning your car or truck if required, filling gas tanks, and ensuring that pets have all the necessary paperwork and medications. You also want to make sure that any bills are paid before leaving town so there are no surprises when returning home from vacation!

If you have kids, ensure they have completed school assignments before leaving town so they don’t miss anything crucial while away!

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7. Send an Email to Someone Who Makes You Smile

When you’re feeling depressed, it can be hard to find opportunities to feel good. But one way to lift your spirits is by reaching out to someone who makes you smile and reminds you of your best self.

We’re all guilty of getting wrapped up in our lives and forgetting about the people who make us happy. When we’re feeling stuck in a depression, it can be challenging to remember what makes us happy. 

Reaching out to someone who makes you smile and inspires you shows them how much they mean to you. Just send a quick email or text letting that person know how much they inspire you. The time it takes them to read that message will impact their day and make yours a little brighter, too!

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8. Eat at Your Favorite Restaurant

Eating at a restaurant might seem like a random thing to do when you’re feeling depressed, but spending time with friends or family members is an integral part of treating depression. And what better way to spend time with people than over some delicious food ? The best part is you don’t have to do the cooking or worry about cleaning up afterward. 

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9. Make Time for Exercise

Exercise has been shown to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders by improving mood and energy levels. It can also help keep your body healthy by relieving stress on the cardiovascular system and increasing blood flow, which assists in reducing inflammation and improves immune function.

When you’re feeling stuck, think about what activities you enjoy that might also be suitable for exercise: walking around town, going hiking, playing sports, dancing, biking, running, swimming… whatever works for you!

Remember: we all need some help sometimes! If you don’t know how to start exercising regularly or feel like it’s just too much work right now with all the other things going on in your life… talk with a therapist or medical professional today! 

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10. Spend Time With Your Family

Having close bonds with family creates an essential sense of community that benefits your mental health and the mental health of your family members. Seek to create safe spaces where everyone can put aside their differences and find something positive to share. Working on and maintaining a sense of togetherness is essential for close family bonds. 

We hope this list can help you break out of a rut or even give you something to look forward to on a sad day. Sometimes, it all comes down to picking the proper distraction that you know will make your day better and make you feel like yourself again.

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7 best things to do in Colorado this weekend: Feb. 23-25, 2024

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DENVER – Every weekend, Denver7 compiles a list of some fun events you might enjoy. Here are our picks for the 7 best things to do in the Denver metro area and beyond this weekend. Have a fun event you’d like us to showcase? Send an email to [email protected] .

1. It’s Telluride Gay Ski Week, so get those skis lubed up and head to the mountains

Now in its 22nd year, Telluride Gay Ski Week is southwestern Colorado’s most welcoming, scenic, and intimate winter retreat. Starting Saturday and going through March 2, this LGBTQ+ winter celebration will feature many familiar names, athletes, DJs and more for a week full of spectacular evening shows, on-mountain events, culinary experiences, apres-ski parties and more. Tickets and info. here .

2. Palm trees? In Aspen? In winter? You guessed it: It’s a musical festival 

Produced by Belly Up Aspen, Palm Tree Crew, and C3 Presents, Palm Tree Music Festival Aspen is a two-day outdoor event in Aspen, CO. Featuring headliners David Guetta and Kygo, the series will include performances from The Chainsmokers, Labrinth, DRAMA and Harry Hudson. The event is taking place Friday and Saturday. Tickets and info. can be found here .

3. Catch the magical creations of ice sculpting artists at the Cripple Creek Ice Festival

Didn’t catch the international Snow Sculpture Championships in Breckenridge? You’ll have your chance to experience something similar during the Cripple Creek Ice Festival, which begins Saturday and goes through Sunday, Feb. 25. This event is free and open to the public. More info. here .

4. Experience a multi-cultural celebration during Arvada Winterfest

Arvada Winterfest is a free, multi-cultural outdoor celebrations which highlights the variety of cultures that make up the Arvada community, allowing people to experience, learn, sample and enjoy diverse arts, culture and entertainment. The event is happening Saturday, Feb. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More info. here .

5. Want fun for the whole family? Head to the 5th annual FamilyFest in Denver

If you’re looking to do something with the whole family this weekend, check out Denver FamilyFest, where families can learn, explore, have fun and find family resources. The event happens Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. at the Colorado Convention Center. More info. and tickets can be found here .

6. Watch a performance of “Thurgood”

In celebration of Black History Month, Michael Anthony Tatmon and In Living Colored Productions are bringing the story of the first African American Supreme Court justice, Thurgood Marshall, to life on the Lincoln Center Stage in Fort Collins. More info. and tickets can be found here .

7. 2024 Casa Bonita Art Show: How do you like me now?

If you haven’t been able to dine at Casa Bonita since its reopening, at least enjoy part of its allure during the “How do you like me now?” 2024 Casa Bonita Art Show. The show goes through March 3 at 6501 W. Colfax Ave. in Lakewood. More info. and tickets can be found here .

Colorado Environmental Film Festival

The Colorado Environmental Film Festival is coming to Golden Feb. 22-25. The festival boasts 66 world-class films on environmental topics. Enjoy feature-length and short films presented by organizations and filmmakers from right here in Colorado and worldwide. The festival has an online component that runs Feb. 26 through March 3. For more info., click here .

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