Introduction to Infographic Design using Microsoft PowerPoint & AI

In today’s fast-paced world, visually digestible content is key to capturing and maintaining audience attention — are your visual communication skills keeping pace?

Transform the way you present information by mastering the art of creating clear, impactful infographics with PowerPoint and AI. This 2-day workshop equips you with a complete framework to plan, design, and refine professional infographics — saving you hours while elevating the quality and impact of your visual communication.

Learn how to use Microsoft CoPilot to transform Office files into raw content wireframes, and apply ChatGPT to develop tailored narratives, structure visuals, and refine copy to resonate with your target audience. Gain confidence in combining AI-led content strategy with design principles such as typography, colour composition, framing, and brand consistency to create vibrant, audience-focused infographics.

Discover how to design custom layouts, translate complex data into intuitive visuals, and develop interactive elements for both print and digital platforms. You’ll also learn to integrate AI-generated assets seamlessly, customize web-sourced visuals, and select optimal export formats for different distribution channels.

Whether you are preparing corporate reports, educational materials, or marketing assets, this course gives you the skills to create infographics that inform, persuade, and inspire action — no advanced design background required.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1.     Identify the defining traits of an infographic and distinguish the unique features of commonly used business formats.

2.     Analyse target audience needs and communication goals to plan an infographic like a professional designer.

3.     Leverage AI tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft CoPilot to develop a content visualization strategy.

4.     Customize slide sizes to adapt infographics for both print and digital platforms.

5.     Apply typography, colour composition, and key visual elements to enhance vibrancy and brand recognition.

6.     Manage and optimize visual space using framing and segmenting techniques.

7.     Use AI tools to simplify, refine, enhance, or elaborate on copy before infographic creation.

8.     Create unique infographics using SmartArt, layering, and other advanced design techniques.

9.     Integrate web-sourced infographic elements seamlessly into corporate templates and custom slide sizes.

10. Design statistical infographics with clarity, branding consistency, and UI/UX best practices.

11. Develop infographic dashboards optimized for different slide sizes and formats.

12. Source and customize web-based visual elements to make infographics more interactive.

13. Select and export infographics in appropriate formats based on communication requirements.

Read More: 3 Key Considerations and Tips in Creating Impactful Infographics

This course is ideal for:

• Marketing and communication professionals aiming to design visuals that enhance brand messaging across platforms
• Analysts and managers seeking to simplify and present data insightfully in reports and dashboards
• Entrepreneurs and SMEs looking to create polished, professional-grade visuals without hiring design experts

Pre-requisites

• Participants should bring a laptop with PowerPoint or Office 365 installed, along with a mouse for ease of design work. Having Microsoft Co-Pilot for Office is recommended for best results but is not mandatory. Participants using corporate laptops are encouraged to check organisational guidelines on the use of AI tools to ensure that they can use ChatGPT or Gemini for this session.
• A basic understanding of PowerPoint is recommended to get the most out of this course. Prior knowledge of data visualization concepts is helpful but not mandatory.

"The trainer took the initiative to understand the class's needs, providing relevant examples and use cases, explaining concepts clearly, and guiding hands-on activities to create timeline infographics."

-Debbie Goh, HTX (2024)

“Ezekiel is patient and willing to share. The whole department attended the course.” – Priscilla, Asst Director, Singapore Polytechnic

“Ezekiel Ho was very engaging and patient when conducting the course. I found his explanations clear and helpful. I wholeheartedly recommend him. The course has been useful in helping me learn how to use visuals to communicate key concepts or instructions.” – Jin Heng, Deputy Director, Singapore Polytechnic

“The facilitator was very patient in going through the concepts. The course opens new avenues on how to better use PowerPoint.” – Celine, Head of Capability Development, Singapore Book Council

“Trainer is able to communicate concepts and instructions clearly and gave time for questions. The concepts learnt in this course will help with enabling work to be done more efficiently.” – Caroline, Manager, Singapore Book Council

“Ezekiel is a very engaging instructor – always checking in on us and ensuring we follow through. His teaching is very clear and concise. The course helps me in creating infographics for my work – such as garnering more attention to families in my family service centre.” – Muhammad Khalifah Nazir, Community Partnership Assistant, Foundation of Rotary Clubs Singapore Family Service Centre

“The trainer was really helpful and patient with his lesson. Instructions were clear and concise. YES! I would recommend this course as PPT is an essential work tool that we all use in day to day work functions and this course definitely refines your skillset in fully utilising it.” – Benjamin, Senior Crime Scene Specialist, HTX

Ezekiel – Expert in Visual Content Design

Ezekiel is a skilled visual content designer who specializes in transforming complex ideas into captivating, easy-to-understand visuals. He has worked with clients across various industries, including financial institutions, tech companies, and government agencies, helping them craft presentations, decks, and infographics that effectively communicate their messages and secure buy-in from stakeholders. His work has enabled clients to raise funds, win awards, and drive sales, showcasing his expertise in designing content that makes an impact.

With a passion for design and a keen eye for the latest trends, Ezekiel is dedicated to empowering working professionals with the skills to communicate data persuasively. He has taught hundreds of learners from SMEs, MNCs, government agencies, and educational institutions, helping them transform data and ideas into engaging and memorable content. His clients include prestigious organizations such as the American Embassy, A*Star, Intel, and NUS, among many others. Ezekiel’s workshops are known for their hands-on, practical approach, and his ability to make complex design concepts accessible to all learners.