3 keys to a great presentation

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