Hiring the wrong person is far too costly
You stand in front of investors, clients, or leadership, and the outcome hinges on whether you can keep them engaged and compel them to act. Losing that room isn’t an option, and neither is hiring the wrong designer. A polished deck with no story behind it can cost you the deal, the funding, or the buy-in. That’s why I take a story-led approach: with the right story, your audience won’t just be captivated, they’ll be talking about it afterward.
I’m Oreet Kaufman, and before designing presentations, I spent 20+ years in Learning & Development teaching teams to connect with their audiences. Winning high-stakes meetings was my job long before slides were, so I know what makes your audience tune out and what makes them lean in.
Here’s what two decades taught me: great presentations aren’t about better slides, they’re about better stories. Start with your content, and I’ll find the story inside it, then design it to move people to action. If your message matters, let’s talk before your next presentation.
What you can count on
Every client relationship I have runs on the same 6 commitments. This is the how behind the work I do.
Your outcome is the finish line
Every deck I build is a tool for something — landing the pitch, winning the room, getting the yes. I'm not finished until you're walking into the presentation better equipped to get to your goal.
The story comes before the slides
When a slide is packed with information, my job is finding the story underneath it. The secret to a successful presentation is 70% design, 30% storytelling.
I'm always true to my word
If I commit to a deadline, I hit it. If a deadline isn't realistic, I'll tell you that up front rather than promise it and let you down. I understand what the stakes are, and I take them seriously.
I speak your audience's language
20+ years in L&D and corporate sales means I know how leaders think, talk, and decide. I'm a story-driven communicator first, designer second.
You get a partner, not a vendor
My clients aren't names on an invoice. I build real rapport with the people I work with, and it's the reason most of them come back — for the partnership as much as the work.
Real over flashy, every time
My slides are beautiful, but never just for the sake of it. They're grounded in the substance of what's actually being presented, always with the end-goal in mind.
Conversations about design
Listen to these podcast episodes to get an even deeper understanding of my philosophy on presentation design.
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