Make Professional PowerPoint Graphics Fast Using Build-a-Graphic

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By Mike Parkinson

Making professional graphics in PowerPoint isn’t easy because it isn’t about designing cool slides. You want to design interesting visuals that communicate your message succinctly to your audience.

When I begin a design project in PowerPoint, I first review the content, find the best way to visualize the information, and then render the infographic. It takes time and skill to design professional graphics, no matter the software. Unfortunately, I don’t always have the time to process the details and then conceptualize a graphic for that content. Sometimes I’m stuck on what graphic type would best visualize the information or how to create it within my client’s short turnaround time.

I couldn’t find graphic solutions or tools for PowerPoint that gave me the quality and type of graphics I needed for my projects, so I created my own PowerPoint add-in. I worked with brilliant thought leaders in our industry to develop Build-a-Graphic. It is a PowerPoint add-in with a searchable, growing library of over 10,000 professional graphics and elements.

You can download it for free to search the library here. The free version is great for getting ideas. To chunk text and insert/edit graphics, you will need to subscribe. You can cancel at any time and keep the graphics you make forever.

You have two ways to use your new tool.

Option 1: Build your graphic from scratch

1. Chunk and edit your text.

Option 2: Use pre-built graphics to quickly visualize your content

Alternatively, you can copy/paste or add your text to a pre-built infographic.

Almost all graphics are vector. That means they are infinitely editable, have low file sizes, and can be animated, recolored, scaled, and anything else you want to do. The graphics can also be exported from PowerPoint into almost any software such as Word, Excel, Google Slides, Keynote, Prezi, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Captivate, Articulate Storyline 360, Rise 60, and Lectora.

I created Build-a-Graphic to be easy and intuitive. If you want to improve your proficiency, Build-a-Graphic also includes free training, tips, and techniques. Learn more here or download the free version to get ideas and see for yourself.

      Mike Parkinson is a geek. He is 1 of 36 Microsoft PowerPoint MVPs in the world, is an internationally recognized communication and presentation expert, best-selling author, and professional trainer. Mike’s keynotes, training, books, and tools such as Build-a-Graphic help companies succeed while saving money and time.

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