Graphic designer Chris Piascik breathes life into his illustrations with unique flair, and that’s why he’s our presentation design inspiration for this month. Just looking at his website, each visual has movement, style and characters. These three elements can be incorporated into your presentation design with influence from Piascik’s work.
Movement
Source: Chris PiascikAnimated images like GIFs have taken the world by storm. It’s about time that more presenters start using GIFs in their presentation designs. Piascik’s GIFs are illustrated figures that can tell a story. Within seconds, a viewer can learn more about a brand or message. Take the scrubbing bubbles animation for example. It’s simple message of “Clean Today, Dirty Tomorrow” works to sell the product.
Try this for your presentation design:
Brainstorm a GIF idea that you can create for your product, company or message.
Style
Source: Chris PiascikCombining photography with illustrations is a creative way to infuse your designs with style. Illustrations can make your photography stand out in the crowd. Take note from Piascik’s design that add a cool and modern touch to exciting image. This technique can elevate the tone and energy of your presentation design.
Try this for your presentation design:
Take a photo or use one you already love and apply an illustration of words or images to make it stand out.
Characters
Source: Chris Piascik Source: Chris PiascikPiascik has unique designs that you won’t see from many other illustrators. He creates original characters or gives a recognized brand an updated look. Look at this Nickelodeon illustration for example. You might recognize the characters faces, but they are drawn in a new and interesting way that makes you analyze the image. Creating new characters is a great way to strengthen the message. Piascik’s Coca-Cola design uses the brand’s iconic red with the inclusion of two new and unique characters. Creating characters for your presentation design will help sell your story.
Try this for your presentation design:
If you could have a character represent your brand, product or message, what would it look like?
Graphic designers and illustrators like Chris Piascik are creating designs that are popular, timely and original. Inject originality into your presentation design by testing out movement, style and characters. These presentation design tips will help get you noticed and leave a unforgettable impression on your audience.
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