Presentation Design
A deck that makes one argument
I build presentation design for founders and firms that need one argument to land from the first slide to the last. You get an editable file set, the story behind it and the fonts and colors written down.
★★★★★ 5-star rated on Google · 14 years · 300+ Las Vegas businesses
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Why a Presentation Fails to Persuade
Where the story gets lost
Most decks that fail were not badly designed. They were built slide by slide, starting from a template, with each slide made to look finished before anyone had decided what the argument was. The result looks polished and asks the room to do the work of connecting the points.
A founder pitching a round or a firm presenting to a board is judged on whether the argument holds. A deck that looks like every other template signals that the business did not stop to decide what it believes. The audience notices before the first number appears.
Before any slide is drawn, I write the argument in one sentence and the order of proof that supports it. The slides are then built to carry that order, and anything that does not support it is cut.
Presentation Design Services
A deck built around the story
I design the story, the structure, the visual system and the slides, in that order. The story sets what each slide has to prove. The structure sets the sequence. The visual system sets the colors, type and layouts. The slides are the last step, not the first.
I do the work myself. There is no hand-off to a junior team and no account manager between you and the deck. The person who writes the argument is the person who checks each chart against it and the person who answers questions about the file afterward.
Deck Structure, Story First
The order the argument runs in
Most strong decks follow a short run of sections: the problem, why it matters now, the solution, the proof that it works, the market, the plan and the specific ask. The sections can be combined or reordered for the room, but each one has a job, and a slide that does not serve the job is moved or cut.
I write the outline before any design work begins. The outline is a page of headlines, one per slide, read in order. If the headlines alone do not tell the story, the slides will not either, so the outline is checked with the owner first.
The headline on each slide states the point, not the topic. A slide titled Market is weaker than one that says the market is large enough for a second product line, and that second version is what I write.
What a Deck Build Includes
What I do on the deck
Most clients hire me for one of these six parts of the work, and each one leaves a file you can open.
Story outline
A page of headlines, one per slide, read in order and approved before any design work starts.
Slide structure
Each slide built on one idea, with a layout chosen for the point it has to carry.
Visual system
Colors, type, icon style and chart rules written down, so the deck matches the brand and any later slide matches the deck.
Chart rebuild
Charts redrawn from your data so the numbers can be checked, with the source noted beside each one.
Speaker notes
Short notes for the presenter on what each slide is for and the question it is meant to answer, when you want them.
File handoff
The editable file, a PDF copy and the fonts and colors used, handed over with a short note on how to change it.
Brand and Design Work
Identity work I built, live where you can check it
Brand identity · Pharma
Mili Pharma: the butterfly mark and the lockups
I designed the Mili Pharma identity: a single-line butterfly mark, its micro and reverse versions, and the horizontal and vertical lockups the new website is being built on.
Portfolio Examples
More of the work
Website build · Henderson
GIOSTAR: the clinic website, booking and lead tracking
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Website build · Las Vegas
WebVegas: a Las Vegas web design brand and its booking funnel
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Brand mark · Event venue
Desert Inn Oasis: the refined mark and the plan for the new site
Site in build
Social content system
Quotible: a testimonial-led social series
Content system
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Presentation Design Reviews
What clients wrote on Google
- ★★★★★
After going back and forth on whether to bring in outside help, we ended up working with Justin for some AI consulting on how to structure our operations. He laid out a clear plan, didn't overcomplicate it, and we've been running smoother since. Good fit for a service business. He knows Las Vegas and he knows this stuff.
Kristen S. · Google
- ★★★★★
Justin joined our team a few months before opening to replace a marketing agency that wasn’t performing. He stepped up fast. Within weeks he launched a fully redesigned website with new brand guidelines, built and delivered our marketing plan and AI strategy, and helped implement our system architecture so we could open on time. Since then, he’s made several critical enhancements to the site that helped us generate revenue in our first month. His engagement was supposed to end at opening, but he became such an integral part of our leadership team that we kept him on to help evolve our marketing and tech strategy as we grow. He’s easy to work with, pushes back when it matters, and moves easily between strategy, delivery, and operations depending on what’s needed. If you’re looking for a deeply experienced, knowledgeable, and dedicated marketing, AI, or technology consultant, I highly recommend Justin Harris AI Consulting.
Devin R. · Google
- ★★★★★
Justin has been a true Gem to have as part of our company. His professionalism, immediate attention to branding and extensive details in marketing has made so much improvement on our business. We are forever grateful to have such and amazing marketing asset and cannot thank you enough Justin!
Desi W. · Google
- ★★★★
Justin Harris was very helpful in resolving some issues we had with our Webflow website.
Kristy F. · Google
- ★★★★★
I had the pleasure of working alongside Justin and consistently saw firsthand the level of dedication and professionalism he brings to his work. He was always the first one in the office, setting the tone with his strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. What stood out most was how deeply he cared about every client. He approached each project with thoughtfulness, expertise, and a genuine drive to deliver meaningful results. He combines sharp technical knowledge with a practical, solutions-oriented mindset, which makes him especially effective in the AI space. Any organization looking for thoughtful, reliable, and highly skilled AI consulting support would be in great hands working with him!
Jenevine Y. · Google
- ★★★★★
Hired him to manage our AI systems and it's been pretty smooth. He knew what needed to be done and got it handled without a lot of back and forth. Good experience for our service business.
BC G. · Google
- ★★★★★
I follow Justin on social media and read about his work and his contributions to the AI industry. He really knows how to use the technology in creating a system that allows you to make your business work more efficiently and effectively.
Ana J. · Google
- ★★★★★
Justin was the person I would go to for advice about AI automation for my workload. He knew the subject well and didn't overcomplicate it. For anyone in Las Vegas running a service business and wondering if AI systems are worth looking into, talking to him first is a great move!
Yaneliz M. · Google
- ★★★★★
Working with Justin is always a pleasure. He is professional, trustworthy, and consistently delivers outstanding results. As a longtime Las Vegas local, he has an exceptional knowledge of the territory and truly understands the market. I highly recommend his services to anyone who is serious about growing their business!
k C. · Google
- ★★★★★
From what I've seen, Justin knows the AI automation space better than most people I've come across in Las Vegas. He's the kind of person who actually understands the technical side and can explain it without making you feel lost. Good guy, good reputation.
Afaryn F. · Google
- ★★★★★
I've Known Justin for a while now and he really knows his stuff when it comes to AI consulting. If people in Las Vegas were to ask me for recommendations in this space, he's the best guy for the job, hands down.
Mickey S. · Google
- ★★★★★
After going back and forth on whether to bring in outside help, we reached out to Justin for some AI consulting advice on where our service business could actually use automation. He was straightforward about what made sense and what didn't. Ended up being a useful conversation. Las Vegas has no shortage of people claiming to be experts, and he's one of the few who could back it up.
Vincent M. · Google
- ★★★★★
Known Justin for a few years now and the guy actually knows his stuff when it comes to AI automation. Friends in the Las Vegas service business space keep asking me who to call and I always point them his way.
Chris M. · Google
- ★★★★★
Justin is one of those guys who actually knows what he's talking about and doesn't cut any corners. Will definitely be working with him again.
David S. · Google
- ★★★★★
Justin knows what he's doing highly recommend using his service he will treat you right and give you tremendous value !👍
Gregory J. · Google
- ★★★★★
Known Justin for a many years and the guy actually knows what he's talking about when it comes to AI and automation. Not the type to just throw buzzwords around. Based in Las Vegas and well connected in the space. …
cindy D. · Google
- ★★★★★
Known Justin for a few years now. Guy knows the AI space better than most people I've come across, especially here in Las Vegas where there's no shortage of people claiming to be experts. He actually understands how AI automation works at a practical level, not just the theory. The kind of person who gives you a straight answer with kindness and patience
Katelyn H. · Google
- ★★★★★
Knew Justin before he started building AI systems for businesses, and watching what he's put together is genuinely impressive. He built out an AI automation setup for my website in Las Vegas and it changed how we handle leads completely. The guy actually runs this stuff himself, so he knows what works.
Justin E. · Google
Pitch Deck Design
Founders raising or pitching
A pitch deck has a harder job than most presentations. It has to make an investor understand the business in a few minutes, believe the market is real and see why this team can win it. Each slide that does not move one of those three points is a slide the investor skips.
The first version is usually too long. I cut it to the fewest slides that carry the argument, then move the detail into an appendix that is ready if the investor asks for it. The main deck stays readable on a phone, which is where many investors first open it.
Slide Design Rules
One idea on each slide
A slide that carries one idea can be read in a few seconds. A slide that carries four ideas makes the speaker explain which one matters, and the room stops listening while the speaker searches for the right one. Text is kept short, the chart is one chart, and the headline is the point.
Type size is set for the back of the room, not the laptop screen. Contrast is checked on the projector and on a phone, and any chart that depends on color alone gets a label, so the slide still works in a printed handout.
Templates or Custom Design
Which route fits the talk
| Template | Freelance slides | Me | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting point | A pre-built file with sample slides | Whatever the freelancer starts with | The story outline, then the visual system |
| Story | Left to the speaker | Often built slide by slide | Written first, then checked against each slide |
| Brand fit | Generic colors and fonts | Depends on the brief | Your brand rules, written down and applied |
| Editing later | Easy until the template breaks | Depends on the file structure | Editable file with a note on how to change it |
| Who owns the file | Held by the template seller | Often the freelancer's machine | Your business, with every source file |
How a Deck Project Runs
Story, then slides, then handoff
- Step 01
Write the argument
State the argument in one sentence and list the proof that supports it, in the order the room needs to hear it.
- Step 02
Approve the outline
A page of slide headlines read in order, changed until the story holds before any slide is designed.
- Step 03
Design the first draft
The visual system and the first full draft, reviewed on the screen the deck will be shown on.
- Step 04
Revise in rounds
Changes logged in written rounds against the outline, with the number of rounds set in the scope.
- Step 05
Hand over the files
The editable file, the PDF, the fonts and the notes on how to change the deck, handed over together.
The File Set You Receive
What the handoff includes
Each handoff follows the same list, so you know what you have and where it lives.
- The editable presentation file in the format your team uses
- A PDF copy for sending and printing
- The font names and license notes, and the color values used
- The outline with one headline per slide, for future edits
- A short note on how to add a slide without breaking the layout
Presentation Design Cost
What moves the price
Presentation design pricing comes down to a fixed price for a written scope, quoted after I see the outline or the length of the talk. A ten-slide sales deck and a forty-slide investor deck with an appendix are different jobs, so a price list would be wrong for both.
These are the things that move the price, so you can judge any quote this way, mine included.
- Number of slides and the length of any appendix
- Whether the story is written from scratch or refined from a draft
- Charts to rebuild from your data, and how clean the data is
- Number of rounds of revision the scope includes
- Speaker notes, a second version for a different audience, or both
Presentation Designer Near Me
Where I meet you
I work from Las Vegas and I am happy to meet in person anywhere from Summerlin to Henderson. Clients elsewhere work with me remotely, with the outline, the drafts and the rounds shared as files and calls.
Who Owns the Deck File
The file stays with you
Ownership is stated in the scope. The editable deck, the PDF, the chart data and the fonts used are delivered to your business. Font licenses are checked before the file is handed over, and any licensing limits are written in the handoff note.
If you stop working with me, the file stays with you. A deck that lives only in one designer's account is a deck the business cannot update before its next meeting, and I do not build that way.
Presentation Revisions
Rounds are written down
Revisions are where a deck budget disappears. The scope sets how many rounds are included, what counts as a round and what happens to a change that falls outside it. Each round is logged against the outline, so the team can see what was asked and what was done.
A change to the argument, such as a new market or a new ask, goes into the outline first, with its own price and date. Nothing gets added quietly before the meeting.
What I Need From You to Start
A short list, not a long brief
Start is four items, not a questionnaire.
- The audience and the one decision you want them to make
- Any draft slides, notes or data you already have
- The brand colors, fonts or logo files you use
- One named person who approves each round
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How Much Does Presentation Design Cost
Cost, time and ownership
Presentation Design Questions Owners Ask
Questions before I take on the deck
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A deck with a story
Send me the decision you want the room to make and the draft you have now. I will tell you in writing whether a redesign is needed, what the scope would cost and which file you would receive. You receive the written scope before you pay anything, and it names the approval dates for each round.