Who else hates presenting?
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- gramme0
I love selling our work to clients. The presentation is an intrinsic part of the design process. I don't think one can truly claim to be a designer until they are able to present their work to clients.
If the client is brought into the process early, and if they trust you, the design presentation will be almost anticlimactic. Nothing you show them will surprise them. I find that really takes the teeth out of presentations.
- very true... I've learned a lot over the years from good and bad account people...vaxorcist
- DaveO0
I used to hate it but now quite enjoy it. Lots of sense being spoken on here but practicing aloud with co workers or anyone else helps you get your read right and iron out the creases.
I disagree with whoever said you shouldn't read what's on the page. If you are showing words on a page then saying different words, people cannot understand it. Paraphrase sometimes but say what's on the fucking board PLEASE.
- elproto0
Try teaching.
Teach the area of design you are more confortable with, motion, web, photograpy.. teach something you love and it will improve your way to comunicate with different kind of people.
- scarabin0
i just notice that if i really like my solution to something, i get really excited and have a lot to say about it
- ahli0
for some job interviews you'll have the requirement to hold a short presentation "on a subject you know well" a life achievement , a hobby etc.
Here's the rub that most people dont get, keep your head up and talk, DONT READ FROM NOTES and give the damm presentation, they let you do it on a subject you know, talk like you are down the pub.
In an interview day I've seen 15% of candidates do this, great way to thin the field. Its harsh, but an easy way to stand out.
- doktornomore0
"Do a demo, blow a sale" mantra from the 90's software wars
1. Practice, practice, practice <- builds confidence
2. Be concise/get to the point <- by knowing your audience
3. Do not commit "death by PowerPoint" <- see 2.
4. No notes/don't read your slides <- see 1. and 3.And I love presenting - I always look like it is a job/career/personal interview.
Good luck!
- I remember in the 90's, the fear was if you do a demo, they'll just copy your idea...vaxorcist
- CanHasQBN0
Do what I do... use scare tactics. Start yelling and shouting at them... "You WILL like it, and YOU WILL approve it." Blame them for your incompetence, insults their mothers, and then demand a raise. Take your belt off, wrap it around your neck, and pretend you're choking. If someone tries to assist, push them back and yell "GET AWAY FROM ME! I DON'T WORK WELL IN GROUPS". Wait until your face turns the same color purple someone's 7yo daughter said she likes. Keep some notecards in your hand, shuffle through them the entire time without looking at them. It will confuse your audience. At the end, make a little house out of the notecards on the table, then SMASH it with your fist, and yell "NOW I HAVE NO HOME! LOOK AT WHAT YOU'VE DONE!!! I HAVE NO HOME. Then storm out.
The room goes quiet. Michelle notices one of your cards has landed on her black leather shoe. She picks it up...
- loool0
my friend told me how one constantly drunken art director got fired from one agency where they used to work:
at the start of the super important presentation with a super important client, he stood up and told: "I'm gonna do a little dance!"
...the rest can be imagined...
- Llyod0
I find that it helps to always be closing.
- Frosty_spl0
I realize now that super rich and successful people are great communicators and presenters.
I need to join Toastmasters too.