Lightning
From
₹4,500
24–36 hrs
Journal lightning talk · 3-minute thesis · short pitch.
- Up to 8 slides · 5 min
- One key figure rebuilt
- Speaker-notes script
- Editable
.pptx+.pdf
§ Presentation Making · Defence · Viva · Conference
Slide decks built for the room — defence, viva, plenary, conference.
Your committee will not read forty bulleted slides. We design defence-ready decks that visualise the methodology, foreground the result, and leave time for the questions you can actually answer. Editable .pptx, your university template, speaker notes that match the script.
- 01Story before slide. A one-page narrative outline before any slide is laid out — what argument the deck is making, in what order, and where the load-bearing slide sits.
- 02Data, visualised. Tables become charts, regressions become path diagrams, surveys become annotated quotes. Every figure has a caption a reader can grasp in five seconds.
- 03Your template, respected. University coat-of-arms, supervisor crest, departmental colours — we work inside your institution's template, not over it.
Working in
Defence
PhD viva
20–25 slides · 30 min
Viva
MPhil · MS
12–15 slides · 15 min
Lightning
Journal
6–8 slides · 5 min
Conference
Plenary
30–45 slides · 45 min
Lab seminar
Internal
15–20 slides · 25 min
Synopsis
Pre-PhD
8–10 slides · 12 min
Poster
A0 / A1
Conference board
Custom
House style
University template
Bring your university's template if there is one —
.potx, .thmx, or a sample slide. We rebuild against it. No template? We design a discreet system in your department's colours, restrained enough to pass any committee.
§ 02 · The deliverable
What lands in your inbox — not just a template filled in.
A genuine excerpt from a Marketing PhD defence deck: 22 slides built around three results, designed to a 30-minute viva. Four key slides shown; the takeaway slide is the one we test the whole deck against.
Designer's note
The defence runs 30 minutes — at 22 slides that is 80 seconds per slide on average, but slide 14 is built to hold the room for three minutes. We've moved the path diagram to slide 9 (earlier than your draft) so the committee enters the results section already understanding the model. The takeaway slide drops the limitations callout deliberately — your supervisor's mark-up suggested the room would ask, and you want to invite the question rather than answer it pre-emptively. — Dr. P.
You receive
Editable
.pptx & .pdf · speaker-notes script · figures as .png and editable shapes · 30-min rehearsal call · two free revisions in the week before defence.
§ 03 · The standard
Why this deck holds up — under your committee.
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Outline before layout
You receive a one-page narrative outline before a single slide is designed. What the deck is arguing, in what order, where the load-bearing slide sits, what the room walks out remembering. Sign off, and we begin.
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Designed for the timer
A 30-minute defence and a 5-minute lightning talk are different objects. We design backwards from your slot: minutes per slide, where to skip, where to dwell, which slide is the one the room remembers.
03
Data turned into images
Tables become charts, regressions become path diagrams, surveys become annotated quotes. Every figure earns its slide — no decorative chrome, no generic stock, no "data slop."
§ 04 · Catalogue
Decks we design, indexed by occasion.
A working list, not exhaustive. Bring the brief — the slot, the audience, the template — and we'll scope from there. Most engagements fit one of the rows below; the rest we adapt.
Defence & viva
- PhD doctoral defence (30–60 min)
- MPhil viva voce (15–25 min)
- Master's thesis defence
- Pre-submission internal review
- Synopsis presentation
Conference
- Plenary & keynote (45–60 min)
- Parallel-session paper (15–20 min)
- Lightning / 3-min thesis
- Symposium panel slides
- Workshop & tutorial decks
Journal & publication
- Author lightning talk
- Pre-submission rehearsal deck
- Reviewer-response presentation
- Editorial-board briefing
- Embargo / press preview
Funding & grants
- DST · DBT · ICMR pitch decks
- UGC project review
- Foreign-fellowship interview
- Industry-partner brief
- Mid-term & closure reports
Teaching & seminars
- Lab seminar · group meeting
- Guest lecture series
- Course module decks
- Onboarding for new students
- Departmental brown-bag
§ 05 · The process
From manuscript to the room — step by step.
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i.
Brief
Send your manuscript / chapter, the slot length, the audience, and any university template. A 20-minute call (free) to scope the deck.
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Narrative outline
You receive a one-pager: argument arc, slide map, where the load-bearing slide sits, anticipated questions. Approve, and we design.
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iii.
Design & build
Slides drafted, figures rebuilt, speaker notes written. Daily updates by email; a draft halfway through for early feedback.
Presenting at a journal or society — Elsevier, Springer Nature, IEEE, ACM, ACL? We deliver in the venue's house style: aspect ratio, font stack, logo placement, embargo conventions. Send the speaker pack and we match it.
§ 06 · Pricing
By occasion and length, not by slide count.
Indicative starting fees in INR. Final quotation arrives within twelve hours of brief — no payment until you approve.
Most common
Defence
From
₹9,500
3–4 days
PhD / MPhil viva, full defence. The most common slab.
- 20–25 slides · 30–45 min
- Narrative outline + sign-off
- Up to 6 figures rebuilt
- Speaker notes & rehearsal call
- 2 free revisions pre-defence
- Defence-day handout (3 pp.)
Conference
From
₹14,000
5–7 days
Plenary, keynote, conference paper. Designed for the bigger stage.
- 30–45 slides · 45–60 min
- Up to 10 figures rebuilt
- Speaker-notes + Q&A prep
- Master template you can reuse
- Embargo & press one-pager
Poster
From
₹6,500
3–5 days
A0 / A1 conference poster, print-ready.
- Single-board · A0 or A1
- Up to 3 figures rebuilt
- Print-ready PDF + InDesign
- Tri-fold handout (optional)
- Hand-off to a printer
QuotationWithin 12 hrs of brief.
RevisionsUp to 2, included.
Rehearsal call30 min, included.
ConfidentialityNDA on request, no charge.
§ 07 · Voices
What scholars say after the room turns the lights up.
★★★★★
I had 47 slides for a 30-minute defence. They cut it to 22, rebuilt three figures into one path diagram, and wrote a speaker script that actually fit the timer. The committee said it was the clearest defence they had seen that month.
Dr. M. Kapoor
IIM Indore · Marketing PhD
Defence
★★★★★
The narrative outline came back two days after brief. I marked up half of it and they redesigned it overnight. Once I signed off, the slides arrived on schedule and needed almost no edits.
A. Rao
Anna University · PhD
Defence
★★★★★
Three-minute thesis competition: I had ninety-eight slides of dissertation to compress into eight. They picked the right three findings, designed the slides around them, and I placed second.
Pranay G.
Manipal · MPhil
Lightning
★★★★★
The rehearsal call was the unexpected gift. We rehearsed the four most likely questions on slide 14 — the external asked exactly two of them, and I had the answers cued.
Dr. R. Iyer
IIT Madras
Defence
★★★★★
Conference plenary in Berlin, 45 minutes, 200 people. They built a master template I have reused four times since for invited talks. Worth the fee on the second use alone.
Dr. S. Iqbal
JNU · Sociology
Conference
★★★★★
A0 poster for a clinical-research congress, two days from print deadline. It was on the FedEx truck the next evening and won an early-career poster prize.
A. Sengupta
AIIMS New Delhi
Poster
Questions
FAQ
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Our presentation design service covers slide structure and layout, content organization, professional visual design, consistent formatting, font selection, and basic data visualization (if data is provided). We can design presentations from scratch, convert reports or documents into slides, or redesign existing presentations. The final file is delivered in PPT, PPTX, or PDF format based on your preference.
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We primarily use Microsoft PowerPoint for designing presentations. It is widely compatible with most devices, viewing platforms, and academic or business environments. The final files are easy to edit and share. If you require a specific format or software output, please mention it at the time of submission.
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Share your content on our website at https://www.researchexperts.in/presentation-making/ or in the Research Experts mobile app. Presentation work is scoped by a counsellor, so you can also send the material on WhatsApp or by email and we will pick it up from there. Either way, include the number of slides you need, the design style you want (minimal, corporate, academic), any branding such as a logo or colours, and your deadline. The more context you give, the closer the first draft will be.
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Turnaround time depends on the number of slides and design complexity. Simple presentations of up to 15 slides are typically completed within 12 to 24 hours. Larger or more complex presentations may take 1 to 2 days. Urgent requests can be accommodated on a priority basis — contact our team to confirm feasibility and any applicable charges.
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Yes. We can convert your report, research paper, thesis summary, or any text document into a well-structured, visually engaging presentation. We organize your content into logical slides with appropriate headings, bullet points, and visual elements. The goal is to make your content clear, concise, and easy to present.
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Yes. We can create charts, graphs, and data visualizations in the presentation. However, you must provide the underlying data — we do not generate or research data independently. We present the data in a clear, professional format using appropriate chart types that match the content.
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Yes. We can include your branding elements such as logo, color scheme, and fonts. Please provide these assets (logo file, brand color codes, font names) when submitting. Following your brand guidelines ensures the presentation looks professional and consistent with your existing materials.
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Yes. A draft can be shared upon request after the initial design stage. This gives you the opportunity to review the structure, layout, and overall style before the final version is completed. Any changes at the draft stage can be incorporated without additional cost. This step is especially useful for larger or more complex presentations.
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We deliver presentations in PPT, PPTX, and PDF formats. PPTX is the editable standard format, while PDF is suitable for view-only sharing. Please specify your preferred format when submitting. We can also deliver in multiple formats if required.
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Yes. Revisions are provided based on the original scope and requirements. If elements do not match your instructions or expectations, we will make corrections. New content additions or significant redesign requests after delivery may involve additional charges. We aim to refine the presentation until you are satisfied within the agreed scope.
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Yes. Urgent presentations can be handled on a priority basis, depending on team availability and scope. Contact our team as early as possible with your deadline and slide count. Priority handling may involve additional charges. For very tight deadlines (same-day delivery), feasibility will be confirmed before work begins.
§ Begin
Send the manuscript. Walk into the room with a deck that holds it.
Defence, viva, lightning, plenary, poster. Narrative outline before slide. Editable .pptx, your university template, speaker notes that match the script, rehearsal call before the defence.