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Five Methods:Using colorMaking the presentation interactiveIncluding images and soundBringing the presentation to lifeOnline tools

Creative presentation of a project helps it to be received more warmly, converting listeners to your message. It also makes preparing it a lot more fun for you. In this article, you'll discover a number of ways to make your presentation a whole lot more creative.

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Method 1 of 5: Using color

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    Consider adding a color theme to the presentation. Color can make an ordinary presentation seem much slicker and more interesting. Some colors can even encourage identification with the project, such as if you are trying to convince clients to undertake a project with their product, and you relate the presentation to the product's color.
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    Use colorful backgrounds. For example, if you're making a poster, use a colorful poster board for the background. Improve the depth of the color by using a ring of small lights around the poster board.
    • There are poster-making sites online. These can help guide you through making excellent posters in great color schemes.

Method 2 of 5: Making the presentation interactive

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    Find ways in which your audience can participate in the presentation. This can help create a sense of "buy-in" to your project.
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    Use quizzes. Quizzes are a great way to get the audience involved and interacting with the material. They're also a lot of fun to both produce and participate in.
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    Hold a contest. Have question and answer sessions. You might even award small prizes or points towards a larger prize or just the accolades of being a winner.
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    Use a wiki. Make your presentation the beginning of something; show the wiki you've started, then invite your audience to carry on improving the wiki with their own ideas, presentations and information.

Method 3 of 5: Including images and sound

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    Use voice recording approaches. For example, PowerPoint has the ability to include recorded media, such as music or even your own voice.
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    Add images. Images will always brighten up a project and make it easier to read. For example, use photos, graphics and diagrams to help explain the things you are talking about.
    • In some cases, a few cute or humorous images can help to break the ice and/or wrap up the presentation in a fun way.
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    Consider animating or "cartoonifying" some of your presentation. There are software programs available that will help you to transform your images and presentation into an animated or cartoon form.
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    Include a video. There are many YouTube and similar videos that are available for inserting into a project. If you find something that is absolutely on topic, you can play it and entertain the audience while you take a breather.
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    Present your project in a unique way. For example, present it as a rap, a poem, a song, a dance or even a play.

Method 4 of 5: Bringing the presentation to life

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    Consider making a model. If it is possible to produce a three dimensional model that helps to explain your presentation, this can be a fun way to give it a tangible effect. It also can serve the purpose of proving to people that what you're developing or talking about actually works or can be turned into a real form. Allow people to come up and look closely at it, and maybe even touch it.
    • If you're discussing food, make the food and let everyone eat it.
    • If you want people to touch it, make it from sturdy materials that have great textures to touch, or interesting features such as buttons, lighting and movement.
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    Use props. If you're not up to making models, you might consider bringing along some props to demonstrate your point and to liven up the presentation. For example, say you were talking about saving water. You could bring along some water saving devices, a native plant and a timer for the shower, etc. and hold them out and even demonstrate them as you give the presentation.
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    Make a timeline. There are various online timeline creating sites. It's a great way to show a progression of changes, trends and developments. You can include images as well, to make it more entertaining. A timeline will help your audience better understand where changes over time fit in and what these mean for your topic.

Method 5 of 5: Online tools

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    Use one of the many online tools, or a combination of them, to help your presentation pop. Some of these include:
    • YouTube
    • Pinterest
    • Wordle (for making word clouds)
    • Prezi
    • StudyBlue (for making quizzes, etc.)
    • Wikis (there are lots)
    • Glogster (for posters)
    • Historypin.
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Tips

  • Check that any aids you need will be available when presenting the project, such as a power supply or Wi-Fi, etc.
  • Aim to have a consistent theme; this helps your audience to remain focused and makes it easier for them to remember your presentation afterward.
  • Check that your presentation works. Do a dry run without an audience. There is nothing more distracting than the presenter running around trying to fix cords, internet access and prop displays when the presentation should already be underway.
  • To be really creative, avoid the standard PowerPoint. Anything achieved without PowerPoint will enthuse the audience and keep them lively, making your presentation much more creative.
  • Consider having handouts for the audience. This could be a pamphlet, a card or an inspirational saying.
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