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Gemma Leamy

Senior design consultant; Templates lead

Describe what you do at BrightCarbon

Design slides that are both functional and beautiful.

Kids

None.

Pets

A Border Collie called Mabel.

Drinks

Never without a brew.

Degrees

BA Hons Glass and MA Design at Edinburgh College of Art.

3 words that describe me

Quietly determined, and long-limbed.

Couldn't do my job without

6 Music and snacks.

Hidden skill

Baking various treats.

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Recent articles by Gemma Leamy

Oct 2025

06th Oct 2025

Five signs your PowerPoint template needs updating (and how to fix it)

PowerPoint design
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At BrightCarbon, we've designed custom PowerPoint templates for everyone from small businesses to global enterprises, reaching hundreds of thousands of users. Along the way, we've spotted common pitfalls that crop up again and again. The good news? Most of these issues are easy to spot, and even easier to fix. Read on for five signs your PowerPoint template needs an update, plus practical tips to get it back on track.