DeckUp

PROBLEM

Endless Clicks, Scattered Tools – A Designer’s Worst Nightmare in PowerPoint!

Designers struggle with inefficient workflows due to the need to switch between multiple menus and external applications to achieve a single design function. This disjointed process reduces efficiency, disrupts creative flow, and makes maintaining design consistency challenging.

Managing media assets within PowerPoint is cumbersome

Fragmented process slows down productivity

Setout to make life easier for designers

To streamline PowerPoint design, DeckUp sought to eliminate excessive menu navigation and tool switching.

Kocha Technologies brought this vision to life with a powerful PowerPoint plugin, integrating design tools and a CMS into a seamless toolbar. Built with VB.NET, WPF, and AWS-powered media management, DeckUp enhances workflow efficiency and boosts designer productivity—all within PowerPoint.

SOLUTION

Seamless, Smart, and Effortless with DeckUp!

DeckUp eliminates these inefficiencies by integrating design tools and a CMS into a single toolbar within PowerPoint. With a WPF-based UI, it consolidates essential functions, reducing menu navigation and streamlining workflows. The AWS-backed media storage and custom CMS enable seamless asset management, ensuring quick access to design resources while maintaining consistency and efficiency.

TECH STACK

METHODOLOGY

01

Functional Analysis & Planning

Defined functional and non-functional requirements, designed system architecture integrating PowerPoint API, and planned seamless WPF integration

02

UI/UX Design & Development

Built a dynamic WPF-based UI with XAML for responsive layout and MVVM pattern for better separation of concerns.

03

Core Functionality Implementation

Developed VB.NET modules for design automation, CMS integration, and PowerPoint content manipulation using Office Interop and VSTO.

04

Cloud Integration & CMS Development

mplemented AWS S3 for media storage, secured API calls, and integrated a custom CMS with RESTful API for asset management.

05

Testing & Optimization

Ensured compatibility, performance, and stability across PowerPoint versions before release.

RESULTS

DeckUp – Cutting Out the Clutter, Letting Designers Create!

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Our solution has not only made PowerPoint design easier but has also given designers a more direct and effective way to work. DeckUp has changed how professionals use PowerPoint by reducing the need to switch between menus and external tools. With built-in design tools and CMS integration, it has become a go-to solution for creative teams and businesses. From agencies to corporate users, DeckUp is helping designers focus on creating presentations without unnecessary steps.

"The team at Kocha has played an integral role in helping us get our flagship product from concept to market. They are a great partner to work with, and their commitment to our success has been instrumental in our progress and achieving our most important milestones."

Ravi Shah

CEO / Founder, DeckUp