A well-designed presentation helps an audience follow ideas and understand key messages. This introductory session explored how academic staff can use Canva to create clear and engaging teaching slides. Through video-based learning, the programme introduced presentation design principles, effective structure, and ways to combine visuals, text, and data. It also explored Canva features that can make presentation preparation more manageable. The session aimed to strengthen academic communication by helping lecturers organise information and choose visuals with a clear purpose. These skills can support student understanding and improve the quality of teaching resources.