Bluescape: The Visual Workspace for Creative and Technical Work

💡 “The tagging system is really nice for collaboration. It’s very versatile, and you can use it for many things.” – Goldbox AS Watch how Goldbox uses Connecter Suite to: ✅Organize their assets by style ✅Share curated PDFs with clients ✅Work seamlessly alongside 3ds Max, FStorm Render, and Photoshop

🍎 Support for keyboard-less devices is added in Yo Draw (or Yo! Draw, Yodraw - however it sounds better) 👉 https://yodraw.com For introduction, YoDraw is a tool for making graphics quickly by anyone. Why it's different? It is privacy focused. No login or signup. designed to be simple for quick tasks and powerful for advanced tasks - and what's missing can be added via plugins or even onetime script runner 🤝 #graphicsdesign #graphicdesign #illustrator #canva #photoshop #adobe #microsoft #google #graphics

If anyone is interested in developing their skills in Adobe Lightroom, a quick thought based on my experience that might be helpful. 💬 Here are some tips for developing this skill:

The Canvas tool in Gemini can now generate presentations directly from uploaded documents or even text prompts. The feature creates themed slide decks with text and visuals, ready to export to Google Slides. It’s rolling out now for personal and Workspace accounts. Source: Android Authority https://search.app/Z7oc3

Many of us pour hours into perfecting slide designs, transitions, and aesthetics, but forget to ask: “Can everyone access this presentation?” Presentations are how we teach, persuade, and share ideas. But too often, even with the best intentions, our slides only speak to part of the audience. For someone with low vision, a colorful chart without a description is invisible. For a deaf participant, a video without captions is silent. For someone using a screen reader, an untagged slide deck is a wall of confusion. Accessible presentations are about respect, clarity, and connection, making sure everyone can engage with our message, not just see our slides. A 2024 arXiv study (the link to the article: https://lnkd.in/eY9G8JZf) found that fewer than 3.2 % of digital documents met basic accessibility standards. That includes many presentations shared as PDFs. Here are key practices I use and recommend to make slide decks inclusive (more links are in the comments): 1️⃣ Structure is everything Use built-in layouts and unique slide titles. Screen readers rely on that order to navigate. 2️⃣ Add alt text and describe visuals aloud Images, icons, charts: all need meaningful alt text. And when presenting, describe key visuals verbally. 3️⃣ Use clear contrast and readable fonts Choose sans-serif fonts (min 24 pt), avoid color-only cues, and ensure strong contrast ratios. 4️⃣ Be mindful with motion Animations, flashing transitions, or auto-advancing slides can disorient or even cause physical reactions. Please use motion sparingly and purposefully. 5️⃣ Caption videos and share handouts All video and audio content should have captions or transcripts. Share your slides (or an accessible PDF) before and after the session. 6️⃣ Test with real assistive tools Run PowerPoint’s built-in Accessibility Checker, but also try navigating slides with a keyboard or screen reader. Real testing = real insight. What helps you to create accessible presentations? #Accessibility #WebAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #PresentationAccessibility #DigitalInclusion #A11y #UXDesign

PowerPoint Presentations. A daily corporate challenge. We’ve all been there. Staring at a blank slide, wondering where to start. But the good news is: Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint can be your presentation assistant. Spoiler alert: It won’t design stunning layouts or add animations for you – YET. But it can help you: 📝 Draft your presentation 💬 Shape your narrative ✨ Brainstorm ideas for visuals I don’t believe AI will ever replace the creativity of a skilled designer which has the ability to transform ideas into impactful visuals. However, when you use Copilot with intention and craft specific prompts, it can unlock productivity and help you move past that blank-slide paralysis. The key? Good prompts. And in this post, I share some useful prompts so you can take the best of both apps. Copilot is evolving, and so should we, learning how to make the most of its potential. #Microsoft365Copilot #MicrosoftPowerPoint

Want cleaner diagrams and more dynamic slides? This Feature Friday is for you! Collabora Online Draw’s connectors snap into place and adjust automatically, keeping your workflows and org charts perfectly aligned. Plus, discover how to use shapes in Impress to design sharp, interactive slides that move with your ideas. Watch now! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dHY27JeB #CollaboraOnline #FeatureFriday #OpenSource

Another exciting day of learning! Today’s session was all about getting familiar with the Layers Panel — where every object we create is recorded and organized. I learned how to: - Rename objects for better structure. - Lock and hide objects when needed. - Hide the Layers panel to focus on the workspace. - Use the Zoom tool and Hand tool to navigate easily across the design canvas. It’s fascinating to see how these fundamental tools help keep designs neat, efficient, and professional. Looking forward to learning more in the next session! #UIUXDesign #LearningJourney #devanddesign10 #DesignTools #UserInterface #UserExperience #UIUXBootcamp #Figma Joseph Brendan

In my latest project I was given a 2D PowerPoint slide on quantum tunnelling as a reference and I rebuilt it as a 3D visual experience. Same message, clearer intuition. Side by side below: 2D ➜ 3D. 3D is not just prettier. It grabs attention, shows relationships more clearly, and helps viewers connect the dots. Fresh visuals often nudge sharper questions and better conversations. If you’d like to see more examples, check out my portfolio at https://lnkd.in/eB-bmUpA and feel free to contact me here on LinkedIn or through my website. #scientificanimation #3danimation #3dvisualization #quantumtunnelling #visualstorytelling #datavisualization #quantumsimulation

If you need to make a video accessible and you're short on time Adobe Express has an easy to use quick caption feature! I use this all the time! (not sponsored, just an awesome tool). #videoediting