How to Use Kuva Media Custom Slide/Presentation Decks

Introduction

Kuva Media's custom decks are designed to seamlessly integrate with your brand's colors, fonts, and logo, ensuring a professional and cohesive look for all your presentations.

This guide will help you get started and provide tips to make the most out of your custom slides.

Compatibility

Kuva Media decks are compatible with both Google Slides and PowerPoint, unless otherwise requested. However, please note the following important information regarding compatibility:

• Google Slides to PowerPoint: Slides created in Google Slides generally look great when opened in PowerPoint, as well as Google Slides.
• PowerPoint to Google Slides: Slides created or edited in PowerPoint may not always look presentable when opened in Google Slides. We recommend using Google Slides for editing whenever possible to maintain the integrity of your presentation's design.

In-Depth Tutorial

Tips for getting started, tips, and more, below this video.

Getting Started

1. Accessing Your Deck:

   • Google Slides: If you received a Google Slides link, simply click on the link to open the presentation in your browser.
   • PowerPoint: If you received a PowerPoint file, download the file and open it with Microsoft PowerPoint, or upload it into your Google Drive to open as a Google Slides file.

2. Making a Copy of the Master Template:

   • Why: It’s essential to keep an original copy of your master template to ensure you always have a clean, unaltered version to refer back to.
   • How:
     • Google Slides: Open the presentation, click on File > Make a copy > Entire presentation.
     • PowerPoint: Open the file, click on File > Save As, and save a new copy.
     • You may also make a copy in your file explorer, locally in your computer's files, or in your Google Drive on the cloud.

3. Customizing Your Deck:

   • Colors and Fonts: Your custom deck is pre-designed with your brand's colors and fonts. If you need to make changes, follow these steps:
     • Google Slides: Click on Slide > Edit theme to modify colors and fonts globally.
     • PowerPoint: Click on View > Slide Master to change colors and fonts for the entire presentation.
   • Logo Placement: 
     Ensure your logo is placed consistently across all slides. You can edit this in the master slide to apply it throughout the presentation.

Tips for Effective Use

1. Consistency is Key: Maintain a consistent style by using the predefined layouts and elements. Avoid mixing different styles within the same presentation.
2. Keep It Simple: Use minimal text and focus on key points. Visual elements like images and charts can enhance your message, and don't forget to give your design room to breathe with some blankspace left to balance the design of pages. It's better to spread a message across a few slides, rather than cram a lot of information on one slide (unless, you need to).
3. Review Before Presenting: Always review your presentation in the platform where it will be presented to ensure everything looks as expected. If you have concerns about formatting or access to Google Slides or PowerPoint where you are presenting, or internet connectivity issues, you can always download your presentation as a PDF file, and present it that way.

Custom Slide Deck by Kuva Media.

Troubleshooting

• Formatting Issues:
  • If you notice any formatting issues when switching between Google Slides and PowerPoint, make necessary adjustments in the platform where the presentation will be displayed.
• Performance Issues:
  • Large images or embedded videos may cause performance issues. Optimize images and use links for videos if possible.

Support

If you encounter any issues or have questions, our support team is here to help. Contact us at support@kuvamedia.com, or contact us in the chat!

Kuva Media's custom slide/presentation decks are designed to elevate your presentations with professional, branded visuals. By following this guide, you can ensure your presentations are consistent, engaging, and effective. Happy presenting!