Design in Motion: Next-Level PowerPoint Animation Techniques

Take your PowerPoint animations from simple to stunning. In this advanced session, Jole Simmons shows how to design motion to tell a story and guide your viewers’ attention. You’ll learn how subtle timing, layered movement, and advanced sequencing can turn static slides into cinematic experiences. Through real-world examples, Jole will reveal his favorite workflows for combining animations, mastering motion paths, and using Morph to create seamless transitions that flow like film. Whether you design for corporate clients or creative storytelling, this session will show what’s truly possible when you put PowerPoint in motion.

You’ll learn how to: 

• Build complex, layered animations using timing, delay, and sequencing
• Combine Morph and motion paths for smooth, continuous movement
• Use animation to direct attention and reinforce narrative flow
• Create cinematic transitions between slides and scenes
• Streamline your workflow with reusable animation templates and tricks