Hi Readers,
I decided to write my literature review on “Stress in Graphic Design”. I chose this topic because I suffer from anxiety myself, and because, throughout my years as a graphic design student and professional, I found that many of my peers are plagued with stress as well and have trouble managing it and finding the balance. I chose to keep my presentation fun and light-hearted to reflect the energy a person should have whenever stress is a threat. To rate my presentation:
| Criteria | Rating |
| Presentation Topic Introduction | Excellent: My introduction was exactly as I intended. My intentions were to open with positive energy and a self-reflection on the topic, to get the viewers more comfortable with listening and engaging with a subject that would likely resonate with them. |
| Presentation Tone | Between Good and Excellent: I had technical difficulties that muffled the sound. However, I spoke with confidence and knowledge of the subject. Public speaking does not make me nervous at all so I felt pretty comfortable delivering the message, especially one that I had grown very familiar with through personal experience and conducting research over the past few weeks. |
| Vocabulary Presentation | Excellent: I clearly defined the key terms that were relative to the subject and kept the viewers informed throughout. |
| Visual Presentation | Good to Excellent: I envisioned something a lot more technical and animated. However, time was not my friend on this project. I do believe the end result was a good outcome though. It had just enough energy to stay aligned with my tone and keep the viewers attentive. |
| Presentation Flow | Excellent: The content successfully supported the topic introduction, and my transitions were great guides throughout. The speech flow was smooth, with no hiccups, and matched with the slide transitions, kept everything on pace. |
| Presentation Timing | Excellent: Perfect timing! I finished just within the allotted time frame, without overloading the viewers with information, while giving them just enough to understand the topic and stay engaged. |
I must admit, it feels a little weird to be rating myself, but I did my best to be honest. Ironically, this week was extremely stressful, so many of the techniques in the video, I had to take heed to myself. Aside from the technical difficulties, it was rewarding to see the end product. As always, thanks for reading!
All the best,
Shonda