Gemini redesigns presentations, but may change their purpose

Google has announced that Gemini can redesign entire presentations inside Google Slides. TechRadar’s Graham Barlow tried the feature but said it did not work for him, leaving him unsure whether it had reached everyone. He then uploaded a presentation directly to the Gemini chatbot.

The presentation was a school art lesson about perspective, which Barlow described as colorful and fun but amateurish. He asked Gemini to make it look professionally designed while preserving the facts, keeping the slides editable and applying a consistent style.

Gemini returned a more formal deck, adding sections on learning objectives, spatial depth, architectural techniques and a two-week project timeline. It also introduced terms such as “Architectural Precision” and “Progressive Interval Spacing.” Barlow argued that the new material and structure changed the lesson’s tone and purpose, making it less suited to children.

When he asked Gemini to try again with a fun, student-focused style, Barlow said it kept the same overall presentation and mainly changed the fonts and language. He concluded that the redesign had gone beyond tidying up the slides and removed elements that made the original feel enjoyable and human. His experiment suggests that a more professional-looking presentation may not be a better fit for its audience.