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Deck to accompany the Six Minutes article, "How to Create Pro Slides in Less Time: Don't worry, be CRAPpy!" http://sixminutes.dlugan.com/contrast-repetition-alignment-proximity/ Image References: Slide 2: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bazik/395792175/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Slide 4: http://browse.deviantart.com/?order=9&q=frodo+ring&offset=96#/d1npytz Slide 5: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kugelfisch/2433989050/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Slide 6: http://www.flickr.com/photos/csb13/178368777/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Slide 7: http://www.flickr.com/photos/slimjim/2053042073/sizes/o/in/photostream/ Slide 8: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thuanygabriela/4827092815/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Slide 10: http://www.flickr.com/photos/76029035@N02/6829322851/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Slide 11: http://www.flickr.com/photos/unisono/491604352/sizes/z/in/photostream/ Slide 14, image 1: http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=§ion=&global=1&q=weathertop#/d1eo7g1 Slide 14, image 2: http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=§ion=&global=1&q=frodo+rivendell#/d37wcy Slide 14, image 3: http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=§ion=&global=1&q=balrog#/d2jn4wm Slide 14 bk: http://www.flickr.com/photos/webtreatsetc/5421536326/sizes/o/in/photostream/ Slide 15: http://www.flickr.com/photos/altuwa/3377984034/sizes/l/in/photostream/
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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.

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Strong contrast emphasizes

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difference.importance through

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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.

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Templates are for

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sheep.

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Templates are cliche

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Be a rebel, create your owntemplate.

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How to: UnityUnify through consistent visual elements, grids, and layout.

Empowered Presentations, “What is PechaKucha?”

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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.

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How to: AlignmentUse grids and rulers to place elements precisely.

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How to: ProximityPlace items further or closer depending on their relationship.

unite/fragment order/chaos equal/unequal

Image created from slide:ology by Nancy Duarte

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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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Email: [email protected]: @The_BombadierWebsite: http://tweakyourslides.wordpress.comLinkedIN: http://www.linkedin.com/in/caojeda

Chiara OjedaPresentation content, design, and delivery

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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.


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