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Microsoft Lunch Session: PowerPoint Copilot

May 18, 2023/in 2023 /by Brad Miller

This session is sponsored by Microsoft.

Come learn more about PowerPoint Copilot and how we imagine using AI to enable our customers to tell their best stories.

Microsoft Breakfast Session: Generative Design Tools with the AI First Microsoft Designer

April 20, 2023/in 2023 /by Brad Miller

This session is sponsored by Microsoft.

Let’s get our hands dirty. In this session, you will see a few of the most popular generative text and visual tools included in Microsoft Designer. Whether you are a designer, creative or a business owner, these powerful tools can take your designs to the next level.

Making Magic in PowerPoint

January 20, 2023/in 2023 /by Brad Miller

They say a magician never reveals their secrets, but “they” never attended a CreativePro event! In this session, Nolan Haims reveals the techniques behind the magic he creates in PowerPoint. You’ll learn surprising tips and tricks that will leave your audience (and fellow designers) asking, “How’d you do that?!”

Topics include:

The ins and outs (and secrets) of the Morph transition
How to turn PowerPoint into a video production tool with overlays and triggers
How to transform a dreary slide of bullet points into something design-worthy in a matter of seconds
The amazing power of Merge Shapes

Victory with Vectors in PowerPoint

January 20, 2023/in 2023 /by Brad Miller

Learn about the power and awesomeness of vector graphics in PowerPoint. Use simple vector elements to make professional PowerPoint slides and graphics in minutes. Geek out with pro tips and techniques to make your job easier and to blow everyone away with incredible new skills.

Topics include:

Understanding vector graphics
Making professional quality graphics
Using vectors to cut out photos fast
Knowing where to go to get quality vector graphics

Wow ’em with PowerPoint

January 20, 2023/in 2023 /by Brad Miller

What do you get when you use standard PowerPoint features in imaginative ways? Some serious WOW, that’s what! PowerPoint legend Jole Simmons shares his tips and tricks for pulling off some amazing feats that will leave your audience (and everyone else) wondering how you did it!

You’ll learn how to:

Create complex scenes effortlessly using animation and a little bit of creativity
Think differently and still “wow” your audience when presenting data and content rich slides
Combine vector illustrations, video, and other media to make amazing, drool-worthy slides

Three Minutes Max: PowerPoint

January 20, 2023/in 2023 /by Brad Miller

This crowd favorite is back! Don’t miss this fun-filled, action-packed, highly-educational, and mind-blowing session: Three Minutes Max!

Each of our instructors will have no more than three minutes to share their favorite PowerPoint tip—then you get to vote for your favorite!

In past years, some of the best tips have been held for this session… so you don’t want to miss it!

Using Adobe CC with PowerPoint and Google Slides

January 20, 2023/in 2023 /by Brad Miller

Designers who use PowerPoint or Google Slides and Adobe’s Creative Cloud apps shouldn’t miss this in-depth tip-fest for getting all these tools to work together.

You’ll learn:

Yes, you can have editable vectors from Illustrator!
Photoshop Layers for PowerPoint animated builds
Understanding workflow with Image Modes and more
Iterating with Graphic Styles for PowerPoint Templates and Systems
PowerPoint Add-ins from Adobe
Some of Mark’s favorite tricks!

Incredible Infographics

January 20, 2023/in 2023 /by Brad Miller

In this fast-paced session, you’ll learn to turn words and ideas into clear, compelling infographics. Get curated inspiration and step-by-step instructions. Discover tools and techniques to render your new infographics. You’ll learn to go beyond pretty pictures, and focus on goals, messaging, content, and story to engage your audience instantly.

Discover how to:

Make your audience hungry to learn
Improve audience understanding, recollection, and adoption
Quickly turn words and ideas into engaging infographics
Get your infographics right the first time

PowerPoint for InDesign Users: Get Up to Speed Fast

January 20, 2023/in 2023 /by Brad Miller

PowerPoint is the app that creative pros love to hate. And yet, we all have to use it sooner or later! The big secret is that once you learn how PowerPoint works, you’ll find it’s actually incredibly powerful and can perform some tasks even better than Adobe’s tools. If you’ve ever feared or hated PowerPoint… if you’ve ever made a presentation in InDesign or Photoshop because you didn’t want to face PowerPoint… take this opportunity to get to know it a little better. Step up your game and embrace the tool of choice for professional presentation designers: PowerPoint. The more you know, the more fun it is!

Learn awesome stuff, including how to:

Make use of professional fonts and control typography
Set up a design grid and color palette in minutes
Make the most of vector graphics
Take advantage of Creative Cloud and your favorite stock libraries without ever leaving PowerPoint
Discover how and why you may want to use PowerPoint for print (yes, print!) documents

PowerPoint and Accessibility

January 20, 2023/in 2023 /by Brad Miller

PowerPoint presentations are just a fact of life. However, making them accessible can be a struggle. It’s time to supercharge your skills for creating accessible PowerPoint presentations that reach more of your audience regardless of their abilities. We’ll cover the fundamentals of accessible presentation design including:

Presentation layouts and color
Program barriers to watch out for
Accessible video and audio
Converting presentations to PDF
Tips for giving a more accessible presentation

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From Previous Attendees

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Janelle Thomas

Arizona Marketing Lead, DPR Construction

2019-10-02T12:42:59+00:00

Arizona Marketing Lead, DPR Construction

“I truly can't put a price tag on how invaluable this conference was to my professional development, but also to my soul. Thank you x 3000!” 6.2.6

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Cassie Scheidecker

Graphic Design and Production Specialist, NorthWestern Energy

2019-10-02T12:44:09+00:00

Graphic Design and Production Specialist, NorthWestern Energy

“I always learn so much that I can bring back and apply to what I'm working on immediately. My boss even comments on the noticeable change when I get back.” 6.2.6

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Graphic Designer, Innovative Interfaces

2019-10-02T12:44:53+00:00

Graphic Designer, Innovative Interfaces

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Recreation Marketing Specialist, Tumwater Parks and Recreation

2019-10-02T12:45:36+00:00

Recreation Marketing Specialist, Tumwater Parks and Recreation

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Owner, She Can Do It, LLC

2019-10-02T12:46:56+00:00

Owner, She Can Do It, LLC

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Sean Lee

Wide Format Graphic Designer, The H&H Group

2019-10-02T12:47:47+00:00

Wide Format Graphic Designer, The H&H Group

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Jordan Hill

Graphic Designer, Schaefer

2019-10-02T12:48:55+00:00

Graphic Designer, Schaefer

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“Your speakers know what they’re talking about, love what they do, and are all about sharing their knowledge…  I can’t wait for next year!”

Jay Newmarch

Owner,  CRE8 Design LLC

2018-11-11T06:12:54+00:00

Owner,  CRE8 Design LLC

“Your speakers know what they’re talking about, love what they do, and are all about sharing their knowledge…  I can’t wait for next year!”

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“Where else can you find so much about inDesign, digital publishing, and presentations all in one place?”

Mike Bain

President, CMC Pension Professionals

2019-10-02T12:50:15+00:00

President, CMC Pension Professionals

“Where else can you find so much about inDesign, digital publishing, and presentations all in one place?” 6.2.6

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Amanda Petersen

Senior Graphic Designer, CDM Smith

2018-11-11T06:12:21+00:00

Senior Graphic Designer, CDM Smith

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Gary K. Laughlin

Principal - Owner, Norgar Creative Solutions

2019-10-02T12:51:25+00:00

Principal - Owner, Norgar Creative Solutions

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Marisa Carder

Graphics Specialist, McKinsey & Company

2018-11-11T06:12:02+00:00

Graphics Specialist, McKinsey & Company

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Jill Walker

Senior Graphic Artist, UC Davis

2019-10-02T12:52:44+00:00

Senior Graphic Artist, UC Davis

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Mary Ann Walsh

Graphic Designer, Air Line Pilots Association

2018-11-11T06:11:32+00:00

Graphic Designer, Air Line Pilots Association

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Monica Crigler

Senior Designer, Heinemann

2018-11-11T06:11:03+00:00

Senior Designer, Heinemann

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Craig Simpson

Graphic Artist, Kalamazoo College

2018-11-11T06:09:32+00:00

Graphic Artist, Kalamazoo College

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“I really enjoyed being able to attend 4 days worth of InDesign classes. I was able to come back to work and immediately implement what I learned.”

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Design and Development Coordinator, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield

2018-11-11T06:08:33+00:00

Design and Development Coordinator, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield

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Gisela Moore

Multimedia Specialist, United States Mint

2019-10-02T12:40:14+00:00

Multimedia Specialist, United States Mint

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Avon J. Murphy

Principal, Murphy Editing and Writing Services

2019-10-02T12:41:58+00:00

Principal, Murphy Editing and Writing Services

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