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62 Best Thinking Outside Box-Themed Templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides

CrystalGraphics creates templates designed to make even average presentations look incredible. Below you’ll see thumbnail sized previews of the title slides of a few of our 62 best thinking outside box templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides. The text you’ll see in in those slides is just example text. The thinking outside box-related image or video you’ll see in the background of each title slide is designed to help you set the stage for your thinking outside box-related topics and it is included with that template. In addition to the title slides, each of our templates comes with 17 additional slide layouts that you can use to create an unlimited number of presentation slides with your own added text and images. And every template is available in both widescreen and standard formats. With over 6 million presentation templates available for you to choose from, CrystalGraphics is the award-winning provider of the world’s largest collection of templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides. So, take your time and look around. You’ll like what you see! Whether you want 1 great template or an ongoing subscription, we've got affordable purchasing options and 24/7 download access to fit your needs. Thanks to our unbeatable combination of quality, selection and unique customization options, CrystalGraphics is the company you can count on for your presentation enhancement needs. Just ask any of our thousands of satisfied customers from virtually every leading company around the world. They love our products. We think you will, too!

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Presentation with thinking outside box - Beautiful presentation design featuring lateral thinking - think outside the box phrase backdrop and a tawny brown colored foreground

Think Outside Box Phrase -

In a world where innovation and creativity know no bounds, there's a need for something that sparks the mind and inspires the heart to think outside the box. A template like this Wide Title, designed specifically with you in mind, is here to unleash your imagination and guide you on a journey of self discovery. This Widescreen template features a goldenrod color palette that evokes feelings of warmth and sophistication, perfect for presenting ideas or sharing thoughts with others. The high resolution images for the background will transport you to a vintage wooden letterpress type setting, complete with stained ink effects, adding an air of mystique to your presentation. The Wide Title template is compatible with Google Slides, making it easy to import and customize to fit your unique style. With its thoughtful design keywords, including typography, solving, thought, advice, concept, this template is sure to enhance any visual content you include within it. Featuring a simple yet effective layout, the chart with caption layout slide will help you visualize key points and insights, making it easier to connect the dots between your ideas. This template is designed to be interactive, with four How To slides at the start of the deck that provide valuable resources for getting up and running quickly. Each slide offers a unique solution or approach to tackling common challenges, providing a comprehensive foundation for creating engaging content. Enhancing its overall impact, this Widescreen template will help you stand out from the crowd and showcase your expertise in solving complex problems.

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Outside Box Thinking Mixed Media

Presentation having outside the box thinking mixed media

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Outside Box Thinking Mixed Media

In the midst of a creative conundrum, one can't help but wonder if there's a way to break free from the ordinary and create something truly extraordinary. That's exactly what this template does it takes the basics and adds a dash of magic, making it impossible to ignore. The Corner Title is a stunning Widescreen template that's sure to leave a lasting impression. This template boasts a rich Color Palette featuring a predominantly feminine design with accents of faith, perfectly capturing the essence of a woman in her spiritual journey. With its sleek and modern Container theme, this template is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their presentation with a touch of elegance and sophistication. The background images are truly stunning high resolution photos that will transport your audience to a world of beauty and tranquility. This layout Featuring a dynamic combination of nature, abstract patterns, and inspirational quotes makes it impossible not to be drawn in. Having a theme of faith is perfectly incorporated into the design, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to showcase their love and devotion. The template's Compatibility With Google Slides ensures that you can easily import high resolution images and customize them as needed. You'll also find the 4 How To slides at the start of the deck providing a solid foundation for getting up and running quickly no need to waste valuable time on extensive training, this template gets you started right away. With its unique Gears in Sync Layout slide, featuring an array of colorful gears perfectly synchronized with inspirational phrases, this template is sure to make your presentation stand out. Having a theme of faith Includes a beautiful hand drawn woman icon amidst the gears and patterns, adding a touch of warmth and personality to the design. Whether you're looking to showcase your brand or create engaging presentations for work, this Corner Title template has got you covered. With its striking Color Palette and high resolution images, it's an excellent choice for anyone seeking to enhance their presentation with style and sophistication.

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Think Outside Box Definition Highlighted

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Think Outside Box Concept -

Imagine starting your day with a fresh perspective, a cup of coffee, and a blank slate the perfect opportunity to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions. Our Corner Title template is designed to inspire creativity and spark new ideas, featuring high resolution images for a visually appealing background that adds to the overall concept. This Widescreen template is optimized for widescreen devices and can be easily downloaded and used on Google Slides. The template's color palette of wheat provides a warm and earthy tone, perfect for an educational or advisory theme. The Corner Title design language emphasizes unorthodox thinking and innovative ideas, making it ideal for note taking or brainstorming sessions. By incorporating circular elements and a mix of clean lines and organic shapes, this template showcases the benefits of embracing a non traditional approach to problem solving. A great example of how this template could be used is in an educational setting, such as a corporate training program or a workshop on creative thinking. The Circular Approach Layout slide presents a unique opportunity for users to get up and running quickly by providing clear instructions and visuals to guide them through the process. Featuring a background image that complements the theme of creativity and innovation, this layout includes a call out for "Additional Resources" in case users need further assistance. Having a theme of "Brainstorming and Idea Generation," this slide is designed to stimulate users' minds and encourage fresh thinking. As users explore the template, they can incorporate high resolution images into their presentations or documents using various background features such as featuring a background image with text overlays, having a theme of "Custom Backgrounds" for greater control. Enhancing any presentation with a Wheat colored background provides an earthy and natural look that complements the overall design language. This template is truly enhanced when used in conjunction with other CrystalGraphics templates or third party add ins, such as fonts, shapes, and images.

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Outside Box Thinking Mixed Media

The Sidebar Title template from CrystalGraphics is a design powerhouse that's sure to grab attention and set the tone for your presentation. With its crimson color palette, this design name screams "high end" and conveys a sense of sophistication and creativity. This template is tailored to showcase 5 Stages Pentagon Layout slide, which will give you a solid foundation for crafting compelling visuals that engage your audience. Featuring a mix of carton, woman, student, mechanical, box elements, this design knows how to pack a punch. With its bold shapes and striking colors, it's the perfect canvas for showcasing high resolution images in backgrounds. ThisSidebar Title template is downloadable and compatible with Google Slides, making it easy to import into your preferred presentation software. It's also enhanced with a theme of modern minimalism, having a clean and professional look that's sure to impress. Whether you're presenting on mechanical engineering, anatomy, or any other subject matter, this design will help you stand out from the crowd. When showcasing images, it's worth noting that featuring high resolution backgrounds can make all the difference. Having a theme of presentation perfection ensures consistency throughout your slides, making them easy to read and understand. With its crimson color palette and striking designs, this template is sure to deliver a memorable experience for your audience.

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Colorful Wall Illustrated Quote Saying

In today's competitive landscape, small business owners need to think outside the box to stand out from the crowd and achieve their career goals. To help you get started quickly, our Corner Title template is here to feature your unique personality and style. This widescreen widescreen template boasts a rich olive color palette that will enhance with any Googel Slides presentation. The template's design name is inspired by colorful wall with illustrated quote saying think outside the box for a small businessman standing in grey urban space concept, showcasing high resolution images of illustrations to bring your brand to life. From a thematic perspective, our template includes a Career section where you can feature success stories and motivational quotes to inspire your audience. The template's design is also enhanced by having a theme of Growth and Success, featuring key phrases that highlight the importance of taking calculated risks in business. For example, "The sky's not the limit" could be included as an image on this slide, allowing you to illustrate how small steps can lead to big achievements. Incorporating illustrations and images into your presentation is a great way to engage your audience and make your message more memorable. With our template, you can have a background with high resolution images that will add depth and visual interest to your slides, making it easier for viewers to follow along.

Presentation with thinking outside box - Cool new PPT theme with thinking outside the box backdrop and a black colored foreground

Thinking Outside Box Concept

PPT theme with thinking outside the box as concept

Presentation with thinking outside box - PPT theme consisting of outside the box thinking mixed media background and a light gray colored foreground

Outside Box Thinking Mixed Media

PPT theme consisting of outside the box thinking mixed media

Presentation with thinking outside box - Slides having step forward - think outside the box background and a lemonade colored foreground

Think Outside Box Green

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Presentation with thinking outside box - Slides consisting of outside-the-box-thinking-mixed background and a lemonade colored foreground

Outside Box Thinking Mixed Media

The moment you're ready to take your presentation from ordinary to extraordinary, look no further than this stunning Wide Title template designed specifically for the Widescreen format. This template is not just a pretty face, it's also packed with cutting edge design elements that will elevate your content and captivate your audience. This template features a bold Burly Wood Colored color palette that transports you to a world of high energy visuals. The result is a theme that perfectly complements the mechanical and student themes found throughout Google Slides. As you explore this unique template, you'll discover that it's not just a pretty face it's also designed with multiple features and enhancements in mind. At its heart, this template is all about creativity and outside the box thinking. The Mixed Media inspiration shines through in the inclusion of high resolution images for the background, creating a truly immersive experience for your viewers. And when you're ready to dive deeper into the nitty gritty, there are four How To slides that will help you get up and running quickly featuring all the tools and tips you need to take your presentation to the next level. This template is downloadable and compatible with Google Slides, so you can easily integrate it into your workflow. And when you're ready to show off your new look, simply click on the link below and watch as your presentation transforms before your eyes Enhanced With a theme of creativity and innovation.

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Attractive Ethnic Female Popping Out

This Sidebar Title template is designed to make your presentations stand out from the crowd, featuring high resolution images and a wheat color palette that will transport your audience to a blank canvas waiting for their imagination. The template's unique blend of container, thinking outside the box, and popping elements will leave them wanting more. The widescreen format allows you to showcase 4 How To slides at the start of the deck, helping you get up and running quickly. But don't just take our word for it check out what a typical slide might look like: Featuring an isolated ethnic female in front of a white background with a thought bubble popping from her mouth, surrounded by inspirational quotes and images that evoke a sense of creativity and innovation. The theme of this template is clear: having a theme of productivity and inspiration. From the moment your audience walks into a blank room, they'll be filled with ideas and motivation to tackle their own projects. And with our wheat color palette, they'll feel like they're working on a canvas that's waiting for their unique brushstrokes. Including a background with subtle textures and shading creates depth and visual interest, making it easy for your audience to follow along as you walk them through the process of creating a stunning presentation. Having a theme of creativity and self expression is enhanced by the inclusion of bold fonts and playful icons that add a touch of whimsy to the design. As you navigate the template's many features, keep in mind that our Opposite Directional Arrows Layout slide will challenge your audience's expectations and force them to think creatively. It may feature a dynamic image with arrows pointing upwards or downwards, depending on which direction they prefer all while maintaining a sense of balance and harmony throughout the design.

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Think Outside Box Closeup Portrait

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Presentation with thinking outside box - Slide deck featuring thinking outside the box background and a wine colored foreground

Thinking Outside Box Concept

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Thinking Outside Box

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Thinking Outside Box

Slide deck enhanced with thinking outside the box

Presentation with thinking outside box - Presentation having intelligent building - pretty caucasian white girl pondering background and a teal colored foreground

Pretty Caucasian White Girl Pondering

The moment you begin to create your Corner Title PowerPoint template from CrystalGraphics has finally arrived, and now is the time to bring your vision to life with its stunning Cornflower Blue background and high resolution images that will transport your audience into a world of beauty and thought. This template is designed for college and education settings, but it's not limited to just those areas of focus. It features a Caucasian female figure pondering or thinking outside the box, creating a captivating scene that sets the tone for a variety of presentations and designs. The Cornflower Blue color palette provides a soothing yet striking backdrop for your content, making it ideal for applications that require a sense of calmness and serenity. The Corner Title template is available in Widescreen format, perfect for those who prefer a large screen experience. To make the most out of this downloadable template, you can feature high resolution images from around the world to add depth and visual interest to your presentations. The Cornflower Blue color scheme also pairs well with other colors like white, gray, and silver, making it a versatile choice for use in various contexts. For those who want to take their designs to the next level, include a Background With feature to enhance the look of your template by adding custom backgrounds or images that complement your content. Having a Theme of can help you create cohesive designs and presentations across different platforms and formats. Enhanced With is also an option, allowing you to add advanced features like animations and transitions to make your templates truly unique. The Corner Title template includes four How To slides at the start of the deck to get you up and running quickly, but for now, let's dive deeper into its layout features. The 3 Pictures + Captions Layout slide is a great place to begin, where you can incorporate high resolution images with accompanying captions to add context and interest to your designs. You could use this section as a starting point to create separate slides for different topics or sections of your presentation, making it easy to organize your thoughts and ideas.

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Thinking Outside Box Concept

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Thinking Outside Box Concept

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▼Key features of this template

  • They are compatible with both PowerPoint and Google Slides running on either Windows PCs or Macs.

  • They are available in both standard and widescreen slide formats. You can choose your preferred format by clicking on the "Widescreen" check box or icon.

  • Each template includes a beautiful high-resolution background image or video to visually reinforce the theme of your presentation.

  • In addition, each template includes designer-created graphics and modern fonts to give your presentations an up-to-date, professional look.

  • Each template's default design and title text position have been carefully selected to complement its background without covering faces or other key elements.

  • All text includes backdrops whose transparency level is mathematically calculated to maximize text readability while still allowing the background to be seen.

  • And all the text, text backdrops and graphics in every slide are colored with a palette designed to beautifully complement the colors in the background.

  • Our Premium templates (those with the descriptor “Premium” in their subtitle) include over 64 slide layouts to give you maximum flexibility as you create your presentations.

    • Those layouts are available to you whenever you create a new slide or when you want to change the layout of an existing slide.
    • They include everything you need to make all sorts of presentations. In addition to the layouts for the title slide and the usual title and content slide, they include many other layouts for slide types including table of contents slides, org charts, charts, diagrams, infographics, photo slides, thank you slides and more.
    • While creating these layouts our template designers have ensured that all text in every layout adjusts as gracefully as possible to various numbers of words.

  • Customizable templates (those with the descriptor “Customizable” in their subtitle) may be easily modified online before you download them.

    • To modify them, simply click on the pencil editing icon, then select your choice of ready to go designs and title text positions.
    • The editing tool also makes it easy to reposition and scale the background image or video to best suit your needs.

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