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Project Instructions
What This System Does
The Presentation Blueprint System gives you seven prompts designed for reasoning-capable AI models — Claude, GPT-4o, Gemini Advanced, and similar tools. Each prompt targets a distinct phase of presentation creation: architecture, content, design, and refinement.
The sample slide deck below shows what these prompts produce when applied to video-based instructional coaching and micro-teaching, rendered in a McKinsey/BCG consulting aesthetic.
How to Use These Prompts
- Pick the prompt that matches your current phase
- Replace bracketed placeholders with your topic, audience, and constraints
- Add a brief context block before the prompt — audience, session length, and key message
- Ask the model to reason through the structure before generating
- Use multiple prompts in sequence for the best results
Recommended Chain for Reasoning AI
Use this sequence when building a presentation from scratch:
Architect→
Spine Builder→
Synthesizer→
Clarity Distiller→
Resonance Refiner
For visual work, add The Visual Intelligence Director after the Synthesizer step.
Tips for Reasoning AI Models
These prompts are optimized for models that think before responding. They work best when you:
- Ask the model to state its reasoning before generating
- Provide a concrete audience description, not a generic one
- Iterate — use The Clarity Distiller on any output that feels too wordy
- Use The Resonance Refiner as the final pass before designing
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Seven Sample Prompts
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The Presentation Architect
BLUEPRINT · STRUCTURE · REASONING
You are a senior presentation consultant. Before generating any slides, reason through the structure explicitly: define the objective, target audience, key message, and logical flow. Then produce a complete presentation blueprint for [topic] that includes: the central argument, a slide-by-slide outline with purpose statements, and a note on what the audience should believe or do differently after viewing it. Think step by step before you produce the outline.
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The Narrative Spine Builder
SLIDE FLOW · ARGUMENT · STRUCTURE
Design a slide-by-slide structure for a presentation on [topic]. Before writing the structure, identify the core narrative tension — the gap between where the audience is and where you need them to be. For each slide, specify: (1) the slide title, (2) the single purpose of that slide, (3) the one question it answers, and (4) how it connects to the next slide. The presentation should flow as a continuous argument, not a collection of topics.
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The Deep Content Synthesizer
FULL CONTENT · BULLETS · SPEAKER NOTES
Generate full presentation-ready content for each slide of a deck on [topic]. For each slide, write: one clear headline statement (not a topic label), three to five tight bullet points that support the headline, one concrete data point or example, and a brief speaker note. Audience: [describe audience]. Before writing, state the key insight each slide must land and explain why that ordering matters.
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The Arc Weaver
STORY · NARRATIVE · HOOK
Turn [topic] into a compelling presentation using a clear narrative arc: hook → problem → key insight → solution → call to action. Before drafting, identify: the strongest emotional or intellectual hook, the most counterintuitive insight in your material, and the single action you want the audience to take. Build each slide to serve the narrative, not just convey information.
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The Visual Intelligence Director
DESIGN · LAYOUT · VISUALIZATION
Provide professional visual and design direction for each slide of a presentation on [topic]. For each slide, recommend: the ideal layout type (two-column, split image, data callout, process diagram, etc.), the specific chart or diagram type if data is present, the dominant visual element and why it supports the message, and a typographic hierarchy note. Prioritize designs that work at a 10-foot reading distance and reduce cognitive load.
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The Clarity Distiller
EDITING · SIMPLIFICATION · SHARPENING
Review the following presentation content and rewrite it to be slide-ready. For each slide, apply these rules: (1) the title must be a complete insight statement, not a topic label; (2) each bullet must be one idea in ten words or fewer; (3) no slide should contain more than three to four bullet points; and (4) every number must earn its place. Output the rewritten version with a brief note on what you changed and why. Content: [paste content]
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The Resonance Refiner
FLOW · TRANSITIONS · IMPACT
Improve the flow, transitions, and impact of this presentation. For each slide title, rewrite it as a confident, active-voice statement that advances the argument. Then review the transition between each pair of consecutive slides and write a one-sentence bridging note a presenter could say aloud. Finally, identify the three slides with the weakest impact and suggest specific improvements. Content: [paste content]
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Sample Slide Deck: Instructional Coaching via Micro-Teaching
Five slides in McKinsey/BCG consulting style — Georgia serif headlines, hairline table borders, a horizontal bar chart, and TCEA brand colors. Use arrow keys or the buttons below to navigate.