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Creative Slide Design Masterclass with Kevin Smith: Visual Storytelling & Communication
In this episode of Integrate This! EdTech Podcast, we sit down with Kevin Smith—associate professor at Dakota State University, veteran instructional designer, and author-illustrator of the children’s book Yucky! 🖍️📚—to unpack the art and science of slide design and clear communication. Kevin takes us from his start as a high-school math teacher to instructional-tech expert and visual-design aficionado, sharing practical tips you can apply right away.
In this interview, you’ll learn how to…
- Balance creativity with clarity in every slide ✨
- Spot and avoid the most common presentation pitfalls 🚫✏️
- Build engaging visuals—charts, images, and multimedia—without overloading text
- Use tools like Canva, Keynote, and more for polished, professional decks 🎨
- Integrate AI into your design workflow for faster mock-ups and prototyping
- Get started in visual design, even if you’re not “techy,” with Kevin’s go-to resources
Resources & Links:
- Kevin’s Website → https://www.kevindsmith.org/
- Yucky! on Amazon → https://www.amazon.com/Yucky-Kevin-D-Smith/dp/1955026599
- Kevin’s DSU Profile → https://dsu.edu/directory/smith-kevin.html
- Watch the Video on YouTube → https://youtu.be/8yneR5bHE3E
Stay Connected:
- Subscribe on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbzZSb_VjliYiMaSUwpQSIg
- Follow Integrate This! on X/Twitter → https://twitter.com/Integr8This
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By David Berner and Jeremy MiklaIn this episode of Integrate This! EdTech Podcast, we sit down with Kevin Smith—associate professor at Dakota State University, veteran instructional designer, and author-illustrator of the children’s book Yucky! 🖍️📚—to unpack the art and science of slide design and clear communication. Kevin takes us from his start as a high-school math teacher to instructional-tech expert and visual-design aficionado, sharing practical tips you can apply right away.
In this interview, you’ll learn how to…
- Balance creativity with clarity in every slide ✨
- Spot and avoid the most common presentation pitfalls 🚫✏️
- Build engaging visuals—charts, images, and multimedia—without overloading text
- Use tools like Canva, Keynote, and more for polished, professional decks 🎨
- Integrate AI into your design workflow for faster mock-ups and prototyping
- Get started in visual design, even if you’re not “techy,” with Kevin’s go-to resources
Resources & Links:
- Kevin’s Website → https://www.kevindsmith.org/
- Yucky! on Amazon → https://www.amazon.com/Yucky-Kevin-D-Smith/dp/1955026599
- Kevin’s DSU Profile → https://dsu.edu/directory/smith-kevin.html
- Watch the Video on YouTube → https://youtu.be/8yneR5bHE3E
Stay Connected:
- Subscribe on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbzZSb_VjliYiMaSUwpQSIg
- Follow Integrate This! on X/Twitter → https://twitter.com/Integr8This
- Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/integr8this/
- BlueSky → https://bsky.app/profile/integr8this.bsky.social