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Top 10 slide tips
- 1. TOP TEN SLIDE DESIGNTIPS Source: Schezar https://flic.kr/p/kUf85o
- 2. Keep it Simple Source:joepopp https://flic.kr/p/92rdA
- 3. Limit Bullet PointsSource:mr.smashy https://flic.kr/p/5fDS8A
- 4. Limit Transitions Source: Farrukhhttps://flic.kr/p/huiqFg
- 5. High Quality Graphics Source:Tomi Tapio K https://flic.kr/p/65A3kE
- 6. NO TEMPLATES Source: Heartlover1717https://flic.kr/p/de5S1w
- 7. Use Appropriate Charts Source:Stephan Shultz https://flic.kr/p/faZbcq
- 8. Use Color Well Source:Bipin Gupta https://flic.kr/p/8cHMBZ
- 9. Choose Fonts Well Source: Victora Pickeringhttps://flic.kr/p/nXYA5V
- 10. Use Audio/Video Source: SergiuBacioiu https://flic.kr/p/7Eavha
- 11. Sort Your Slides Source:Juhan Sonin https://flic.kr/p/8dpeZZ
Editor's Notes
- #2 The Top Ten Slide Tips are based on Garr Reynolds online article: http://www.garrreynolds.com/preso-tips/design/ Slideshow presentation was designed by Kristina Netti.
- #3 When it comes to presenting with a slideshow, less is more. Your slideshow should encourage the audience to listen to what you are saying rather than being a distraction. Negative space is never a bad thing, as long as the slide addresses your topic.
- #4 Try to use the least amount of bullet points as possible. Again, the audience should be listening to you instead of reading lengthy information off the slides. Too many bullet points defeats the purpose of having a speaker in the first place.
- #5 Transitions between slides can be fun and entertaining, but there is a time and place for them. Overusing them can start to become redundant and annoying. You don’t want to bore your audience with long and repetitive trasnitions.
- #6 Try to find and use images with good quality. In other words, stay away from small, pixelated images. Also, avoid using cheesy clip art. Your goal is to make a presentation that looks as professional as possible.
- #7 Templates are practical and convenient, but they are also a bit limiting. Try to customize your own templates to match your topic rather than find one that fits yours. Chances are, most of your audience has already seen presentations using the powerpoint templates.
- #8 Charts are typically easier to comprehend and understand than tables of numbers. Be sure to choose the appropriate chart to display your information. For example, pie charts work best to show percentages, and bar graphs compare quantity over time.
- #9 The first thing people notice about visual presentations are the colors. Therefore, it is important to choose color combinations to convey the right mood. For example, you wouldn’t use a black and white color combination during a presentation about types of flowers. Instead, you would use a combination bright, vivid colors and images.
- #10 Typically, sans serif fonts are the easiest to read from slideshow presentations. However, fonts with bolder, thicker serifs can work too. Just try to avoid using overused fonts like Times New Roman, which is meant to be read on paper and in books. Try to stay professional, yet conversational.
- #11 Appropriate application of audio and video can grab more attention from your audience. As long as the video/audio relates to your message, viewers will cognitively process the information better. Remember, everything you add to your presentation should reinforce the message you wish to give.
- #12 Be sure to sort your slides in a manner that is organized, logical, easy to follow. Each point should be addressed fully, which could take more than one slide. Use the slide sorter in Powerpoint to get a glimpse of how your slideshow is progressing.