Two cool, simple, presentations by XPLANE

Do you know XPLANE? If you don't, you should. XPLANE is a hot information design consultancy that works with some of the best organizations on the planet to help them create better understanding. They solve problems through visual collaboration and work to simplify complexity. And the XPLANE head quarters is located in one of America's most creative, most livable cities: Portland, Oregon. I've been a fan of XPLANE's work and their founder Dave Gray now for years. Today I was poking around their awesome website when I stumbled upon these two video presentations below. You may enjoy these — teachers especially may be interested in them. I'm not sure how they were made, but both look to be created in nothing more than off-the-shelf slideware (plus a bit of Photoshop & Illustrator I suppose). Regardless of the software, these visuals are very simple, clear, and effective. Good lessons in here. (Update: Slides produced in Keynote.)

Did You Know 4.0 (designed by XPLANE)
This video below is the latest edition of the popular "Did You Know" presentation.

Imagine Leadership by XPLANE & Nitin Nohria
This video presentation below is a result of XPLANE teaming up with Nitin Nohria and Amanda Pepper of Harvard Business School's Leadership Initiative to stimulate a discussion of the value and importance of leadership.

Comments

[Richard Michie]

I just watched both these presentations with the sound off in the office and easily understood the content. That is the sign of a truly great presentation.

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now that XPlanes it!
5/6 minutes and companies could paint a picture of the challenges and opportunities ahead for their sales, marketing, and R&D. Excellent job.

[Jim Allen]

Why does the "Did You Know" graphic have a hyperlink, and why only to the jpeg?

[Jeff Waters]

Wow! Great stuff. Any idea where they got the music for that and how it was licensed? Really good stuff. (and I agree, the presentations work even with speakers muted... great!)

[Scott McLeod]

You can get more info about the Did You Know? 4.0 video, and get links to the history, data sources, source files, previous versions, etc. at http://bit.ly/didyouknow4

XPLANE is a WONDERFUL company with which to work. I can't speak highly enough of their collaboration and creativity. Great people!

[Rob]

I don't think these two presentations are very clear at all.

I have no idea what they are trying to tell me, partly because I am confused by all the information packed into each 'slide' and partly because the music and the design are in the way.

To my taste there's much too much said and explained to remember any of it clearly anyway.

And is it really necessary to use so many examples to make one simple statement?

[Manu]

Hi Garr,

So cool presentations!! I love to understand things wathing them.

Changing the subject, have you seen this viedo about Tokyo? I think is really great.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVIpmEcLcoE

[garr]

>Changing the subject, have you seen this >viedo about Tokyo? I think is really great.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVIpmEcLcoE

Wow -- love it! Excellent video presentation! Thanks, Manu.

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Scott McLeod - If you think the video is so bad, why do you have it advertised on your website?

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So how did they turn a slidedeck into a YouTube video? I've done a lot with PP but never seen that option. Any suggestions?

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