3 keys to a great presentation
TRANSCRIPT
I would like to tell you a story…
• A story of how I played around with fonts and images and I wonder why you have read it up to this point. Possibly you think it’s an awesome movie where there is an action scene at the end. May I remind you, that at this point, is where you should ask yourself why you have gotten this point.
• But wait!• Let me ask you a question• “Are you waiting for the question ?”• Of what benefit will the question be to you…
• THE END
3 KEYS TO A GREAT PRESENTATION
Content • Design • Delivery
3 KEYS TO A GREAT PRESENTATION
Content • Design • Delivery
So you are not a designer…Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Remember it’s a visual presentation and your slide is your supporting material.
Keep your text Short
https://designshack.net/articles/graphics/10-tips-for-designing-presentations-that-don’t-suck-pt-2
Vs
Avoid Bullet Points! • Open Powerpoint
• Grab a default theme• Find a crazy font• Include entire speech• Makes lots of bullets• People really like bullets• Nay, people LOVE them• See how crazy this gets?• I'm sick of bullets• I'll give you a bullet• OMG I can't stop• Bullets Anonymous• Ok, last one• Seriously, no more
The Bullet Point Plague: https://designshack.net/articles/graphics/10-tips-for-designing-presentations-that-don%E2%80%99t-suck-pt-2
Classic, Formal
Ugly,childish
Stylish
Unprofessional
Clean, modern
Times New RomanComic SansEdwardian ScriptGiddyup std
The fonts you use can make or break your presentation
Helvetica
Stick to one or two fonts
and keep font size at 30pts or larger
Avoid tacky, generic Stock photographs and clip art.
QUICK NOTE:
Find a color scheme/palette that works and stick to it! Don’t use more than 3 colors
HIGH CONTRAST COLORS
Legibility is key!
LOWCONTRAST COLORS
Keep margins balanced and images
/ elements aligned
Sources:www.designschool.canva.com/blog/presentation-design-101/www.proofhq.com/blog-marketing/10-tips-for-designing-presentations-that-dont-suck-pt-1-007623/www.pptpop.com/best-powerpoint-presentations/
Images:www.shutterstock.com
Compiled by:Crystal-Anne Chijindu
For Interactive CT