ABSTRACT

When presenting projects in competitive design environments, how you say something is as important as what you’re actually saying. Projects are increasingly complex and designers are working from more sources, and many designers are familiar with the struggle to harness this information and craft a meaningful and engaging story from it.

Telling the Design Story: Effective and Engaging Communication teaches designers to craft cohesive and innovative presentations through storytelling. From the various stages of the creative process to the nuts and bolts of writing for impact, speaking skills, and creating visuals, Amy Huber provides a comprehensive approach for designers creating presentations for clients. Including chapter by chapter exercises, project briefs, and forms, this is an essential resource for students and practicing designers alike.

part 1|53 pages

Storytelling in Design: A Primer

chapter 1|15 pages

Human Response to Story

chapter 2|13 pages

Presenter Meet Audience

chapter 3|21 pages

Story Design

part 2|147 pages

Modes of Communication

chapter 4|17 pages

Writing for Impact

chapter 5|25 pages

Speaking for Impact

chapter 6|29 pages

Visual Storytelling

chapter 7|17 pages

Storytelling with Information

chapter 8|19 pages

Storytelling with Ideas

chapter 9|33 pages

Storytelling with Video