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Create your own graphics and icons for PowerPoint: Part I–Using clip art

November 21, 2011 by Ellen Finkelstein 4 Comments

Yes, you can create your own graphics and icons for PowerPoint! Not all graphics can, or should, be photos, charts, or diagrams. Sometimes you want to represent a concept and need a more symbolic or iconic look. This 2-part series will explore 2 ways you can get result you need. Sometimes, simple shapes are enough. […]

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Create iconic people in PowerPoint

October 25, 2010 by Ellen Finkelstein 8 Comments

At the Presentation Summit conference, I saw two presenters use iconic people on their slides. One was Nancy Duarte, a very well-known presentation designer, and the other was Wayne Michael, who spoke on how to create your own graphics. Michael took these iconic people to amazing heights, creating all sorts of characters. He did this […]

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Filed Under: Design, Shapes & text boxes Tagged With: drawing, icons, people

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