How to Create Pro Slides in Less Time:Don’t worry, be CRAPpy!
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ContrastMake elements different to increase understanding.
RepetitionRepeat visual elements to create strong unity.
AlignmentPlace elements deliberately and rationally to improve clarity.
ProximityPlace related items together to convey relationships.
Strong contrast emphasizes
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difference.importance through
Design, stripped to its essence, can be defined as the human nature to shape and make our environment in ways without precedent in nature...--John Heskett
How to: ContrastShow difference through typeface, size, color, or shade.
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Repetition creates unity.
Templates are for
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sheep.
Templates are cliche
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Be a rebel, create your owntemplate.
How to: UnityUnify through consistent visual elements, grids, and layout.
Empowered Presentations, “What is PechaKucha?”
Unity: Before and AfterMove from the pre-built template; move towards original design.
Chalkboard Template Original Design
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PreciseAlignment Eliminates
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Confusion.
How to: AlignmentUse grids and rulers to place elements precisely.
How to: ProximityPlace items further or closer depending on their relationship.
unite/fragment order/chaos equal/unequal
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Proximity: Before and AfterClear proximity can improve how your audience processes information.
Unclear proximity between text and visuals
Items are spaced along a recognizable horizontal line
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Chiara OjedaPresentation content, design, and delivery
References & ResourcesThe following were referred to in developing this presentation:
Duarte, N. (2008). Slide:ology: the art and science of creating great presentations. Beijing: O'Reilly Media.
Lidwell, W., & Holden, K. (2010).Universal principles of design (2nd ed.). Beverly, Mass.: Rockport Publishers.
Reynolds, G. (2008). Presentation zen: simple ideas on presentation design and delivery. Berkeley, CA: New Riders Publishers.
Williams, R. (1994). The non-designer's design book: design and typographic principles for the visual novice. Berkeley, CA: Peachpit Press.
