My final stage focuses on presenting and pitching my Jokki concept to my peers. This will involve clearly communicating the problem I identified, my design rationale, and how Jokki provides a meaningful, user-centred solution, while confidently showcasing the value and impact of the idea.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, I wasn’t able to present my pitch in person and instead delivered it virtually alongside another student. While this was unexpected, it actually helped relieve some of the pressure that comes with presenting in front of a full class. Presenting online meant I had to prepare and ensure everything was up to date, while also being mindful of technical issues and sticking to the 10-minute time limit for presenting and answering questions.
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For me, the presentation was a valuable opportunity to communicate my ideas clearly and receive meaningful feedback, despite having to present online rather than in person. It helped me build confidence in my delivery and reflect on how I can improve my presentation skills moving forward.
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Overall, I feel the presentation went really well. I received constructive and encouraging feedback from both Daniel and a peer who was also presenting online, which helped reinforce the strengths of my idea and delivery. Although there were a few areas I recognised as weaknesses, I’ve taken note of these as valuable learning points. Presenting is a crucial skill, and this experience has helped me reflect on how I can enhance my communication and confidence as I continue to develop as a designer.
I felt my pitch presentation went smoothly, and I never felt tripped up or unsure of what I was presenting. I was confident in my Jokki concept, largely because it stemmed from a personal experience, which helped me stay connected to the idea even though I was presenting through a screen. Despite the virtual setting, I still felt a strong connection with my audience, Daniel and Kaitlin, which reassured me that my pitch conveyed genuine intent and a clear purpose to solve a real issue. I was particularly pleased with the brand identity I created for Jokki.
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I felt the Jokki brand identity stood out strongly, as it was visually engaging, distinctive, and clearly connected to the problem I was addressing. Its simplicity and recognisable style helped reinforce the purpose of the idea while making it easy for others to understand and remember.
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I felt it stood out as creative, unique, and visually engaging, while still being clearly connected to the problem I was addressing. This helped strengthen the overall clarity and professionalism of my pitch. The slide design itself was simple yet effective, and I could tell both viewers were engaged throughout, especially during the questions at the end, which I felt well prepared for and confident answering. However, reflecting on the presentation, there were a few areas for improvement. I relied on notes during parts of the pitch, which, in hindsight, wasn’t necessary. As Daniel pointed out in his feedback, this was a project I knew inside out and one that was closely linked to my own experience. Speaking more naturally and trusting my knowledge would have made the delivery more engaging and authentic, rather than focusing on hitting specific buzzwords. Another challenge was going over the time limit by around two minutes. Although I had practised beforehand, being in the moment and referring back to my notes caused me to dwell on certain sections longer than planned.
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Although I slightly exceeded the time limit, this highlighted the importance of pacing and trusting my flow during a presentation. It was a valuable reminder to balance detail with clarity, especially when presenting ideas I’m passionate about.
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This was disappointing, but Daniel reassured me that the pitch was still strong and engaging, and encouraged me to be more confident in letting the presentation flow naturally next time. Overall, the feedback I received was very encouraging. Daniel highlighted the strength of my idea, the clarity of the problem I identified, and the relevance of the research supporting my solution. He also suggested that incorporating more of my personal experience into the slides could have further strengthened audience engagement.
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The feedback I received was highly constructive and encouraging, reinforcing the strengths of my idea while clearly highlighting areas for improvement. It helped me reflect on my delivery, timing, and confidence, and gave me clear direction for improving future presentations.
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This feedback has been really valuable, and I now feel more confident going forward, knowing how to refine my presentation style and better balance structure, timing, and authenticity in future design pitches.
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