1. BASIC POWERPOINT
DESIGN
Alternative Presentations Workshop 3/2013

2. Utilize Contrast (NOT)
Dark text on a light background
OR
Light text on a dark background

3. Utilize Contrast
Dark text on a light background
OR
Light text on a dark background

4. Utilize Contrast
Dark text on a light background
OR
Light text on a dark background

5. Simple Font (NOT)
Simple, consistent, color and font
style

6. Simple Font
 Minimal colors and font styles

7. Font Size(NOT)
Large fonts not small fonts (>24 pt)

8. Font Size(NOT)
Large fonts not small fonts (>24 pt)

9. Imagery (NOT)
 Photos
 Relevant
 Simple

10. Imagery
 Photos
 Relevant
 Simple

11. Minimal Text (NOT)
 Bullet points should not be lengthy scripts.
 Utilize the rule of 6x6’s. 6 text per line and 6 lines
total.
 Or preferably only use one focused idea per slide.
 Presentations are not cue cards and scripts, they
are visual aids, highlights, supplements
 Don’t read the screen. Instead develop your
presentation and practice practice practice ahead
of time. Rehearse your PowerPoint.
 If you need to provide handouts, create a
document, or print out the notes.

12. Minimal Text
Present,
don’t Read

13. Transitions (NOT)
 Simple
 Consistent
 Clear
 Enhance don’t distract

14. Transitions
 Simple
 Consistent
 Clear
 Enhance don’t distract

15. Bullets (NOT)
 Bullets can be boring
 And predictable
 Do something different
 Don’t list your presentation
 Present!

16. Bullets (NOT)
 There are 3 major classes of arthropods
 Crustaceans
 Arachnids
 Insects

17. Arthropods
Crustaceans

18. Bibliography
Presentation Design – Avoiding Death by
PowerPoint -
http://www.slideshare.net/kateto/presentation-
design-escaping-death-by-powerpoint
Effective PowerPoint -
http://www.slideshare.net/rushaw/effective-
power-point
Death by PowerPoint (and how to fight it) -
http://www.slideshare.net/thecroaker/death-by-
powerpoint