If you are interested in presentation design, you might already know Mike Parkinson—founder of Billion Dollar Graphics, speaker, trainer and self-described “visualization and graphics geek”. 

Mike joins Mikey to chat about how he got into such a niche business, his “M&M” approach, visual storytelling through data and, of course, how AI is shaping the design landscape. 

In Mike’s realization that AI isn’t going anywhere and his feeling that designers should embrace that fact, he’s developed 3 truths around this:

1. Designers or creatives who embrace AI will thrive 

2. AI might always be part of the process—but it won’t be the product

3. As designers, we want to be able to learn to use the right tool the right way. Use your tools accordingly! 

This is an episode for: designers of all kinds, data viz nerds and anyone curious how to work with AI, rather than against it.

What’s in the Spice Cabinet? 

Where to find Mike’s work:

• Billion Dollar Graphics

• Follow Mike on LinkedIn

• He may or may not be working on a new book…stay tuned! 

Rapid fire round:

• Google Slides or PowerPoint: [no hesitation] PowerPoint!!! 

• Fave color? Blue - apparently the most universally appealing color

• Dream presentation place? Croatia 

Go-to walkout song?

• Titanium - David Guetta, Sia