Design and Presentation
The Design & Presentation service help students, faculty, and staff create visually compelling and effective presentations, infographics, and other visual communication materials.
Our goal is to help you develop the visual communication skills necessary to present your ideas effectively, whether you’re delivering a class presentation, sharing research findings at a conference, or creating materials for campus initiatives.
Our service supports a range of design and presentation needs, including:
- Digital Posters: Design interactive digital posters for virtual conferences or online research showcases.
- Slide Presentations: Enhance your PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Prezi presentations with effective design principles and engaging visuals.
- Infographics: Learn to distill complex information into clear, visually appealing infographics using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
- Data Visualization: Create impactful charts, graphs, and other data visualizations to support your arguments and findings.
Services
Our team is here to guide you through the process of design and presentation. We offer support for a range of tools and techniques. To support your data visualization journey, we offer:
Learning Resources
There are many learning resources to assist with self-learning at your own pace:
- LinkedIn Learning (videos)
- O’Reilly for Higher Education (videos and e-books)
Access to Library Resources
The library provides access to dozens of resources:
Software
The library supports software that can produce designs and presentations, including:
- Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Canva
Computing
The library provides computers with designs and presentations tool access, including:
- PC and Mac Computers in the Computer Commons and Innovation Lab
- Adobe Suite in the Innovation Lab
Workshops & Events
During the school year, there are workshops & events on a variety of topics. Check the workshop & event calendar to learn more.
One-on-one Consultations
The Innovation Lab has regular office hours with students experts who can assist you with accessing resources. During office hours, student experts can be found in the Innovation Lab in room 2B04.