Onsite Presentation Preparation
Prepare for onsite design presentations including portfolio walkthrough, design challenges, and stakeholder presentations.
Prompt
Prepare for an onsite design presentation for [company/role]. Include:
1. Presentation Structure
- Introduction (2-3 min)
- Case study walkthrough (15-20 min)
- Design challenge presentation (if applicable)
- Q&A preparation
- Closing (2-3 min)
2. Case Study Selection
- Choose 2-3 most relevant projects
- Variety in project types
- Projects that showcase different skills
- Projects with measurable impact
- Projects relevant to the role
3. Presentation Flow
- Project context and background
- Problem statement
- Your process and approach
- Design decisions and rationale
- Results and impact
- Key learnings
4. Design Challenge Preparation
- Understand the challenge brief
- Time management strategy
- Process to follow (research → ideate → design → present)
- How to think aloud
- What to prioritize
5. Stakeholder Presentation Skills
- How to present to designers
- How to present to product managers
- How to present to executives
- Adapting your language
- Handling questions and objections
6. Visual Aids
- Portfolio slides or deck
- Prototype or interactive demo
- Process diagrams
- Before/after comparisons
- Metrics and data visualization
7. Practice Tips
- Rehearse timing
- Practice transitions
- Prepare for common questions
- Test technology setup
- Prepare backup plans
8. Presentation Delivery
- Body language and confidence
- Speaking pace and clarity
- Engaging the audience
- Handling interruptions
- Managing nerves
Format as a comprehensive presentation preparation guide with specific strategies and tips.How to use
- 1Replace [company/role] with the company and role (e.g., "Senior UX Designer at TechCorp" or "Product Designer at Startup Inc")
- 2Add context before the prompt: Describe the interview format and what you need to prepare. Example: "45-minute presentation. Format: 20 min case study walkthrough, 10 min Q&A, 15 min design challenge."
- 3If you have portfolio projects: Mention your best projects. Say "I want to present these projects: [project 1], [project 2]."
- 4If you have presentation slides: Paste your presentation outline. Say "Review my presentation structure: [paste outline]"
- 5Paste the modified prompt into your preferred AI tool, like ChatGPT or Claude
- 6Review the prep guide: Check presentation structure, case study selection, and practice tips
- 7Ask for specifics: Request "Prepare for presentation to product managers" or "Focus on design challenge strategy"
- 8Practice: Use the guide to rehearse your presentation and prepare for Q&A
Pro Tips
- • Specify presentation format: Mention "Remote presentation via Zoom" or "In-person presentation with whiteboard" for relevant tips
- • Include audience: Mention "Audience: 2 designers, 1 PM, 1 VP Product" so AI can suggest how to adapt presentation
- • Request timing strategy: Ask "Create a 20-minute presentation outline with timing for each section"
- • For design challenges: Ask "Prepare strategy for 90-minute design challenge" for targeted prep
- • Practice out loud: Use the prep guide as speaking notes and rehearse your full presentation
