Posts by Alex Alcantara
Growing Together
Why We’re Investing in Angier, NC Angier is growing, and you don’t have to look very far to see it. New neighborhoods are popping up, businesses are opening, and more people are choosing to call this area home. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Angier’s population has grown by more than 75% between its 2020…
Read MoreThe Gem at Old Stage | A New Chapter
The Gem at Old Stage is our next big adventure at Ruby + Citrine. After years of helping clients bring ideas to life through presentations, events, and creative storytelling, we’re building something of our own: a coworking and community space in Angier, North Carolina. We’ve spent so much of our careers working behind the scenes,…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Presentation Design Partner for High-Stakes Executive Presentations
Your executive presentation shouldn’t feel like a group project gone wrong. When investor meetings, leadership summits, sales kickoffs, or high-profile internal events are on the line, the right presentation design partner can make the difference between a presentation that lands…and one that leaves stakeholders confused, distracted, or disengaged. The best presentation design agencies do more…
Read MoreRuby + Citrine acquires Infinitely Big.
Today we’re bringing Infinitely Big – a fellow agency we’ve long admired – the Ruby + Citrine. One studio, deeper content strategy, broader creative output, and the capacity to take on more.
Read MoreDesigning the Moment: 5 Ways Presentation Strategy is Evolving
When was the last time your presentation actually made your audience lean in? Today‘s leaders don‘t just deliver data—they deliver an experience. Here‘s how presentation design is evolving in 2026—and what your next deck might be missing. Immersive visual storytelling is completely redefining how leaders capture and hold an audience‘s attention—and I‘m here for it!…
Read MoreA Letter to a Young Creative Who’s Just Getting Started
Dear Creative, You might be reading this with a half-finished idea open in another tab, or perhaps a presentation you’ve revised multiple times but still don’t love. You might also feel a silent fear that everyone else knows something you don’t. First, let me say this: that feeling never fully goes away. It’s not a…
Read MorePresentation Cheer: It’s Not Just for Whoville
Presentation cheer has nothing to do with tinsel, glitter, or seasonal slide templates. It is not a holiday-only phenomenon. It does not require a themed font. And it definitely does not come from adding one more slide at the end “just in case.” Presentation cheer shows up when a deck actually works. When the story…
Read MoreHow to Turn a PowerPoint into a Video (Without Losing Your Sanity).
If you’ve ever wondered whether PowerPoint is just for slides… the answer is: yes. And also absolutely not. PowerPoint is, quietly, one of the most accessible video-creation tools sitting on your desktop. No fancy converters, no extra apps, no budget approvals required. And while R+C is (very deliberately) not in the business of producing video…
Read MoreSlide of Terror: The Deck That Wouldn’t End
A Presentation Horror Story (and How to Escape It). The lights dim. The room settles. Someone clears their throat. Slide 1 appears. Then 2. Then 3… By Slide 47, no one remembers what year it is. We’ve all been there — trapped in a meeting that refuses to end, tethered to a presentation that keeps…
Read MoreOur Design Process
The Design Process from Start to Finish. What it’s like to work with Ruby + Citrine. Choosing to work with a professional designer is one thing; however, choosing which design agency to work with can be more difficult. While you can take a look-see through our portfolio, often it’s helpful for potential clients to understand…
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