Design presentations for branding, packaging, web design, and campaign work commonly cover multiple concept directions in a single document. The full deck is for internal review; individual concept sections are for sharing with clients who should evaluate each direction independently before making a selection decision.
Splitting the presentation by concept takes 60 seconds with QuickyDesk's free Split PDF tool.
Why Send Concept Sections Separately
Showing all concepts simultaneously biases the client's reaction — the first concept they see anchors their expectations for the others. Sending each concept as a separate PDF lets clients review each direction independently, form an unanchored opinion, and give feedback before comparing. It also prevents clients from forwarding the full deck (with competitor concepts) to unintended parties.
Splitting a Design Deck by Concept
Step 1: Map the Presentation
Open the presentation PDF and note the page ranges for each concept section. For a three-concept branding deck:
- Brief and context: pages 1–3 (include with all concepts)
- Concept A: pages 4–12
- Concept B: pages 13–21
- Concept C: pages 22–30
Step 2: Open the Split Tool
Navigate to QuickyDesk's Split PDF tool in any browser.
Step 3: Extract Each Concept
For Concept A including the context pages: enter 1-3, 4-12. Download and name: BrandingPresentation_ConceptA_ClientName.pdf. Repeat for each concept.
After Client Feedback: Merging the Selected Direction
After the client selects a direction, use QuickyDesk's Merge PDF tool to combine the selected concept section with any revision pages into a final presentation document for sign-off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why split a design presentation rather than sharing the full deck?
Sharing individual concept sections lets each idea stand on its own. It also protects design directions developed for different clients from cross-contamination when a client forwards the deck.
Can I split a Canva or Figma presentation PDF?
Yes. Export your Canva or Figma presentation as PDF, then use QuickyDesk's Split tool to extract specific concept sections. Any PDF from any source works.
Can I later merge selected concept sections back into a revised presentation?
Yes. After client feedback, extract the selected direction's section and merge with any new revision pages using QuickyDesk's Merge PDF tool.