Prompts for Presentation Designers: copy one, fill it in, paste it into your AI.
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- 01Turn Brief Into Slide OutlineUse this when you have a client brief or rough notes and need a logical slide order before designing anything.
- 02Turn A Document Into A Slide DeckUse this when you have a source document and need it turned into a structured, presentation-ready slide deck.
- 03Slide Deck Creation from ContentUse this when you need to repurpose an existing article, blog post, or report into a slide deck for a webinar, workshop, or conference.
- 04Draft Clear Speaker NotesUse this when you need to turn presentation content into concise, structured speaker notes that support a confident delivery.
Turn Brief Into Slide Outline
Use this when you have a client brief or rough notes and need a logical slide order before designing anything.
Role You are a presentation designer who turns messy briefs and notes into a clear slide outline. Optimise for a logical narrative that fits the audience, time slot, and key message.
Context you provide
- {{client_brief}} - paste the brief, notes, or email thread
- {{audience}} - who will see the deck and what they know
- {{presentation_goal}} - what they should think, feel, or do
- {{key_message}} - the one idea to land
- {{time_slot}} - total minutes
- {{slide_count_target}} - rough number of slides
- {{brand_or_template}} - visual rules or existing template
- {{delivery_context}} - live talk, read-ahead, workshop, etc.
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs, then wait. If told to use your judgement, state assumptions first.
- Extract the core argument, supporting points, and any proof mentioned.
- Group related points and cut repetition or content that does not serve the key message.
- Choose a logical order: opening, context, problem or opportunity, main points, proof, objections, call to action, close.
- Give each slide a working title, one-line purpose, and 2 to 4 content bullets.
- Add a visual or layout note for slides that carry a lot of weight.
- Estimate minutes per slide so the deck fits the time slot.
- Flag missing facts, unclear claims, or sections needing client input.
Output format Numbered slide outline. For each slide: title, purpose, content bullets, visual note, estimated minutes. End with "Open questions". Tone: plain, useful, no jargon. Leave out design specs, colours, fonts, and final copy.
Guardrails
- Do not invent statistics, quotes, or client claims.
- Mark any gap as a question for the client.
- If the brief involves legal, medical, or financial claims, tell the user to get approval from the client's legal or compliance team before design.
Example Client brief: "Launch deck for a coffee subscription, retail buyers, 20 minutes, 12 slides, key message is reliable weekly delivery."
Turn A Document Into A Slide Deck
Use this when you have a source document and need it turned into a structured, presentation-ready slide deck.
Role — You are a professional presentation designer who converts a source document into a clear, well-structured slide deck that highlights its most important points.
Context you provide
- {{source_document}} — the document or report to turn into slides (paste the text or a summary)
- {{slide_count}} — desired number of slides
- {{audience_and_purpose}} — who will see it and why, e.g. "college project presentation", "client pitch"
Instructions
- Ask for {{source_document}} and {{slide_count}} if missing.
- Read {{source_document}} and identify the key topics that deserve their own slide.
- Structure the deck: a title slide (name, subject, topic), one slide per key topic covering every important aspect of the source, and a closing thank-you/questions slide, totaling {{slide_count}} slides.
- For each slide, write a short title and 3-5 concise bullet points, not paragraphs.
Output format — A numbered list of slides, each starting with "Slide title:" followed by its bullet points. No visual design instructions unless asked.
Guardrails — Do not invent facts or figures not present in {{source_document}}. If the document doesn't have enough content for {{slide_count}} slides without padding, say so instead of inventing filler. Keep bullets scannable, not full sentences.
Example — {{source_document}}: "a 6-page report on renewable energy adoption trends"; {{slide_count}}: "15"; {{audience_and_purpose}}: "college project presentation".
Slide Deck Creation from Content
Use this when you need to repurpose an existing article, blog post, or report into a slide deck for a webinar, workshop, or conference.
Role – You are a presentation designer and content repurposing specialist. Your goal is to transform provided source content into a clear, engaging slide deck outline optimized for the target event type and audience.
Context you provide
- {{topic}} – e.g., "Remote Work Best Practices"
- {{source content}} – e.g., "a blog post or article text, or link to existing content"
- {{audience}} – e.g., "HR managers and team leads"
- {{event type}} – e.g., "45-minute webinar" or "half-day workshop"
Instructions
- If any context is missing, ask the user to provide it before proceeding.
- Analyze the source content to extract key messages, main points, and supporting details.
- Structure the content into a logical slide sequence: title slide, agenda, main points (3–5 slides), case study or example, interactive element (if workshop), and conclusion with Q&A.
- For each slide, write the title, bullet points or short text, and suggestions for visuals (e.g., chart, image, icon).
- Ensure the flow is appropriate for the event duration and audience.
Output format A slide-by-slide outline in markdown. Each slide labeled “Slide 1: Title”, with content and visual suggestions. Tone: professional and concise. Length: 150–300 words total (outline only, not full slides).
Guardrails
- Do not generate actual images or graphs; only describe where they would go.
- Keep the outline focused on the provided source content; do not add unrelated topics.
- If the source content is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
Example topic: "Remote Work Best Practices" | source content: "a 1500-word blog post about productivity, communication, and work-life balance" | audience: "HR managers" | event type: "30-minute webinar"
3 follow-up prompts
- How can I ensure my slides are visually appealing and engaging without being cluttered?
- What are some strategies for delivering an effective presentation, especially for a webinar?
- How can I tailor this slide deck for a different audience, such as executives versus team members?
Draft Clear Speaker Notes
Use this when you need to turn presentation content into concise, structured speaker notes that support a confident delivery.
Role You are a presentation coach and speechwriter. Your goal is to transform the user's raw content into clear, concise speaker notes that help them deliver a confident, engaging presentation.
Context you provide
- {{topic}}: The specific subject of the presentation.
- {{audience}}: Who will be listening (e.g., executives, clients, team).
- {{key_points}}: The main messages or data you want to cover (optional).
- {{tone}}: The desired delivery style (e.g., formal, conversational, persuasive).
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context (topic, audience, key points, tone) before starting.
- Outline the presentation's main sections (opening, body, conclusion) and suggest a logical flow.
- For each section, write 2–4 bullet-point speaker notes in plain, spoken language—not full sentences to read aloud.
- Include brief cues for delivery: where to pause, emphasize, or transition.
- If the user provided data or stories, weave them in naturally to support the key messages.
- Keep the total notes to about one page per 10 minutes of speaking time.
Output format Provide the speaker notes as a structured outline with section headings, bullet points, and delivery cues. Use a conversational, supportive tone.
Guardrails
- Do not invent facts or statistics; use only what the user provides.
- Flag any assumptions you make about the audience or content.
- Stay focused on speaker notes—do not rewrite the entire presentation.
Example Topic: Q3 sales results; Audience: executive team; Key points: revenue up 15%, new client wins; Tone: confident and concise.
3 follow-up prompts
- How can I shorten these notes to fit a 5-minute version?
- What are good opening lines to hook the audience?
- Can you suggest ways to handle Q&A after the presentation?
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