10 tips on how to improve your visual presentation.

1. elements
great
of a
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presentation

2. creative
intro
Start your presentation with an
attention grabbing introduction slide
like the one you just saw.
Be sure to include a relevant title
and the presenters name so the
audience knows what they'll be
learning about and who they'll be
learning from.

3. small word blurbs
"The audience is there to hear you
present, not read off a slide. Use short
text blurbs or quotations."
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4. A
23%
B
23%
C
23%
D
32%
Use Interesting
& Informative
Graphics
A. Graphics should be a visualization of your words.
B. Don't overcomplicate graphs or charts.
C. Graphics should match the presentation theme.
D. Don't put too much information in one graphic,
break statistics or lists into multiple slides if
needed.

5. The theme of your presentation can be
as creative as you want as long as it is
consistent throughout.
Pick 1-2 fonts and vary their size or
weight instead of using multiple styles.
Carry similar colors and shapes
throughout each slide to make them
consistent & visually interesting!
Consistent
Design SchemeT I P # 6

6. Ifthepresenterhassomethingtosay
buttherearenorelevantgraphics
needed,insertablankslidetoprevent
distractions.Seethenextslideasan
example...
TIP #5

8. Use
Good
Contrast
Make sure the
colors in your
presentation are
easy to read and
contrast well with
the background &
element colors that
you use.
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9. Animations typically take away
from the professional look of a
presentation.
TIP #7
AVOID
ANIMATIONS

10. Categorize Topics
Together
Main Topic
Sub-Topic
Sub-Topic
Sub-Topic
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11. Sans Serif Font
Sans serif fonts are easier to read on a
screen than serif fonts. Stick to sans
serif for the majority of your
presentation if possible.
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12. Create & Follow
a Timeline
Using a timeline allows the
audience to track the progress of
the presentation.
Timelines can be customized
with slide numbers, graphics,
topics, etc.
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