您(Did)是否知道PowerPoint最初是用于在 1987 年在Mac上制作透明胶片？(Mac)是的，30 多年来， PowerPoint的死亡一直存在。那么，经过这么长时间，我们如何让 PowerPoint 演示文稿保持新鲜感和吸引力(keep PowerPoint presentations fresh and engaging)呢？
它在PowerPoint设计中。除了库存模板之外，还有更多的PowerPoint设计理念。(PowerPoint)你只需要知道在哪里可以找到它们。
什么是 PowerPoint 设计？(What Are PowerPoint Designs?)
如果您认为PowerPoint设计只是模板的另一种说法，那您就不会错。但还有更多。PowerPoint设计理念不仅仅是关于演示文稿外观的想法。它是PowerPoint(PowerPoint)中的一个实际工具，称为Design Ideas，有时也称为PowerPoint Designer。
PowerPoint Design Ideas根据您的内容随机自动生成设计以应用于幻灯片。它可以建议对您的图表、表格、图片进行修改，并将文本转换为时间线、列表或流程，以使其更具可读性。
PowerPoint Designer还会注意到重要的关键字并建议相关插图。如果你在Office 预览体验(Office Insiders)计划中，PowerPoint 设计器(PowerPoint Designer)还可能会建议标题幻灯片布局和图像。
上图中，大图是普通幻灯片，三张小图是Design Ideas工具的一些建议。修改 PowerPoint(modify your PowerPoint)的好方法。
我在哪里可以找到其他 PowerPoint 设计理念？(Where Can I Find Other PowerPoint Design Ideas?)
PowerPoint 设计器(PowerPoint Designer)很方便，但它是随机的，并不总能满足您的需求。那时您必须开始寻找其他PowerPoint创意、灵感或模板。
搜索有关您主题的 PowerPoint 演示文稿(Search For PowerPoint Decks On Your Topic)
假设您正在做一个PowerPoint演示文稿，向当地政府介绍。你想让它看起来很专业，但什么才是合适的呢？
打开您最喜欢的搜索站点，在搜索中使用filetype:运算符，然后将结果缩小到该特定文件类型。搜索类似filetype:pptx presentation to town council的内容。你会发现一些能激发想法的东西。
幻灯片共享(SlideShare)
将SlideShare视为中等(Medium)，但用于幻灯片。使用SlideShare的搜索功能，您一定会找到能激发PowerPoint 幻灯片(PowerPoint)设计灵感的东西。当您在那里时，搜索该主题并可能了解更多信息。
如果您对自己的PowerPoint演示文稿感到自豪，请使用您的LinkedIn或Facebook 帐户注册(Facebook account)SlideShare ，并与全世界分享。
Pinterest For PowerPoint 设计理念(Pinterest For PowerPoint Design Ideas)
这就是Pinterest(Pinterest)的全部意义，不是吗？这个社交网站是关于视觉灵感和信息的。
一开始，Pinterest主要是关于艺术和手工艺的，但它已经扩展到每一个感兴趣的领域。您会发现专业级的PowerPoint设计会让您感到惊讶。另外，您可能会发现其他一些很棒的PowerPoint提示。
查找免费的 PowerPoint 设计模板(Find a Free PowerPoint Design Template)
您已经看到提供免费图像、插图和视频的网站，那么为什么没有提供免费PowerPoint模板的网站呢？当然有。我们甚至会向您展示免费 PowerPoint 模板的最佳网站(best websites for free PowerPoint templates)。
购买 PowerPoint 设计模板(Buy a PowerPoint Design Template)
免费是每个人最喜欢的价格，但你得到的可能还不够好。购买由专业设计师制作的 PowerPoint 模板。查看Envato 的 GraphicRiver(Envato’s GraphicRiver)、Creative Market甚至Etsy等网站。您可以找到价格低于 10 美元的PowerPoint模板，而且您愿意支付的费用不限。
将情绪板用于 PowerPoint 设计理念(Use Mood Boards For PowerPoint Design Ideas)
设计师创建情绪板或灵感拼贴，以代表想法或主题的外观和感觉。
情绪板的一大优点是您可以像剪贴簿一样随时间保存它们，这样您就可以返回并在其他项目中参考它们。您可以在Moodboard(Moodboard)网站上创建情绪板并从其他人那里获得灵感。
Hire 一个 PowerPoint 设计自由职业者(Hire a PowerPoint Design Freelancer)
有时聘请专业人士来完成这项工作会更好、更容易。让您的PowerPoint 幻灯片(PowerPoint)经过专业设计也很便宜。一些寻找自由职业者的最佳网站包括Guru、PeoplePerHour、UpWork，当然还有Fiverr。
微软 PowerPoint 模板设计(Microsoft PowerPoint Template Designs)
你在想，“是的，我已经知道 PowerPoint 中有预制模板。” 这些对于您的演示来说可能已经足够了。如果不是，请记得查看Microsoft 的 Office 模板(Microsoft’s Office Templates)站点。您会发现数百个免费和高级模板(premium templates)，保证可以与PowerPoint一起使用。
是的，您可以购买高级模板。如果其中一个高级模板激发了您的PowerPoint演示文稿的设计理念，那也很棒。只是(Just)不要复制它。
您还能用 PowerPoint 演示文稿做什么？(What Else Can You Do With Your PowerPoint Presentation?)
保持演示文稿的吸引力是一项挑战。使用独特的设计会有所帮助，但请考虑其他一些事情。
如果您不喜欢公开演讲，请在 PowerPoint 中添加旁白(add narration to your PowerPoint)。您还可以将音乐添加到 PowerPoint(add music to PowerPoint)。想要添加一些动作？将(Insert)动画GIF(animated GIF)或YouTube 视频(YouTube video)插入PowerPoint幻灯片。您最喜欢为PowerPoint增添趣味的方法是什么？
How to Find New PowerPoint Design Ideas
Did you know that PowerPоint was originally for making overhead transparencies on a Mac back in 1987? Yes, death by PowerPoint haѕ been a thing for over 30 years. So hоw do we keep PowerPoint presentations fresh and engaging after all that time?
It’s in the PowerPoint design. There are more PowerPoint design ideas out there than just the stock templates. You just have to know where to find them.
What Are PowerPoint Designs?
If you thought PowerPoint design was just another way of saying template, you wouldn’t be wrong. But there’s more. PowerPoint design ideas aren’t just thoughts about how a presentation looks. It’s an actual tool in PowerPoint called Design Ideas, sometimes known as PowerPoint Designer.
PowerPoint Design Ideas randomly and automatically generates designs based on your content to apply to a slide deck. It can suggest modifications for your charts, tables, pictures, and turn text into timelines, lists, or processes to make it more readable.
PowerPoint Designer also notices significant keywords and suggests related illustrations. If you’re in the Office Insiders program, PowerPoint Designer may also suggest title slide layouts and images.
In the image above, the large image is the plain slide, and the three smaller images are some suggestions of the Design Ideas tool. What a great way to modify your PowerPoint.
Where Can I Find Other PowerPoint Design Ideas?
The PowerPoint Designer is handy, but it’s random and won’t always meet your needs. That’s when you have to start looking for other PowerPoint ideas, inspirations, or templates.
Search For PowerPoint Decks On Your Topic
Let’s say you’re doing a PowerPoint presentation to present to your local government. You want it to look professional, but what would be appropriate?
Open your favorite search site, use the filetype: operator in your search, and narrow the results down to that specific file type. Search for something like filetype:pptx presentation to town council. You’ll find something that sparks an idea.
SlideShare
Think of SlideShare as Medium but for slideshows. Using SlideShare’s search function, you’re sure to find something to inspire the design of your PowerPoint deck. While you’re there, search out the topic and maybe learn more about it.
If you’re proud of your PowerPoint presentation, sign up to SlideShare with your LinkedIn or Facebook account and share it with the world.
Pinterest For PowerPoint Design Ideas
That’s the whole point of Pinterest, isn’t it? The social site is all about visual inspiration and information.
In the beginning, Pinterest was mainly about arts and crafts, but it’s exploded into every area of interest. You’ll be surprised by the professional-level PowerPoint designs you’ll find. Plus, you’ll probably find some other great PowerPoint tips.
Find a Free PowerPoint Design Template
You’ve seen sites providing free images, illustrations, and videos, so why wouldn’t there be sites that offer free PowerPoint templates? There are, of course. We’ll even show you the best websites for free PowerPoint templates.
Buy a PowerPoint Design Template
Free is everyone’s favorite price, but what you get might not be good enough. Buy a PowerPoint template made by a professional designer. Check out sites like Envato’s GraphicRiver, Creative Market, even Etsy. You can find PowerPoint templates for under $10 and up to whatever you’re willing to pay.
Use Mood Boards For PowerPoint Design Ideas
Designers create mood boards, or collages of inspiration, to represent the look and feel of an idea or topic.
One of the great things about mood boards is that you can keep them over time like a scrapbook, so you can go back and reference them for other projects. You can create a mood board and get inspiration from others on the Moodboard site.
Hire a PowerPoint Design Freelancer
Sometimes it’s just better and easier to hire a professional to do the job. Getting your PowerPoint deck professionally designed can be inexpensive too. Some of the best sites to find a freelancer include Guru, PeoplePerHour, UpWork, and of course, Fiverr.
Microsoft PowerPoint Template Designs
You’re thinking, “Yes, I already know there are pre-made templates in PowerPoint.” Those might be enough for your presentation. If they’re not, remember to look at Microsoft’s Office Templates site. You’ll find hundreds of free and premium templates, guaranteed to work with PowerPoint.
Yes, there are premium templates you can buy. If one of the premium templates sparks a design idea for your PowerPoint presentation, that’s great too. Just don’t copy it.
What Else Can You Do With Your PowerPoint Presentation?
Keeping your presentation engaging is a challenge. Using a unique design will help, but consider some other things.
If you don’t like public speaking, add narration to your PowerPoint. You can also add music to PowerPoint. Want to add some motion? Insert an animated GIF or YouTube video into the PowerPoint slides. What are your favorite ways to spice up PowerPoint?
