WFH Animated Presentation

The Process

This animated presentation is aimed at employees that work from home and need advice on how to make their work hours less isolating and sedentary.

Research

Before I started designing, I first considered what the presentation is for, who the audience is, and what I want them to take away from it. I decided to create a presentation for WFH employees and, after researching and studying their most common problems, I decided to tackle 2 of the main issues that they face during their workday: isolation and sedentarism. I also determined to share tips that did not promote unnecessary spending, and that could be easily adopted with no special equipment.

Once I had the target audience and topic, I created an action map and a storyboard using Canva and Google Workplace to plan the sequence of the presentation and map out each slide.

Design

Then I selected a visual theme that aligned with your message and audience, as well as the images, icons, and other design elements that complement the message and theme, always making sure the images are high-quality and relevant to the content. All these elements were selected following the color scheme that I designed considering the emotions and mood I want to convey, as different colors can evoke different feelings. The primary and contrasting colors create a harmonious and balanced look. Typography is another essential element of any presentation. I chose fonts that are legible and appropriate for the message.

Lastly, I used an animation style that aligns with the message and enhances the overall design. I kept the animations simple and avoid using too many effects that can distract from the content.

Results

The last step was to create the presentation and review it to ensure that it flows logically, the design is consistent, and the animations are timed correctly. I asked for feedback from colleagues and made any necessary revisions. You can see the final result below: 

Key Take Aways 

When creating educational materials, I keep in mind people from different backgrounds and contexts, and I create content that can be used by all of them independently of their situation. That's why I provided tips that can be easily done by everyone, including people that might not be able to acquire home gym equipment or that don't have easy access to walkable areas. 

I always enjoy creating Canva presentations and exploring all their features since it's a very intuitive tool that offers many possibilities. And I also love watching other creators, this animated presentation was inspired by a fellow Canva creator SnowPoCanvaEnglish. Getting inspiration from other creators when designing instructional materials can provide new and fresh ideas, helping to make your materials more engaging and effective.