How to Create Pro Slides
in Less Time: Don’t worry, be CRAPpy!Image: eflon

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 importance through
difference.Image: Tiago Daniel

How to: ContrastShow difference through
typeface, size, color, or shade. 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

Repetition creates unity.Image: Chris Blakeley

Templates are forsheep. Image: slimmer_jimmer

Templates are cliche

Be a rebel, create your
own template.Image: Thuany Gabriela

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. Victor1558 Chalkboard Template Original Design

PreciseAlignmentEliminatesConfusion. Image: unisono

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 Image created from slide:ology by Nancy Duarte

Proximity: Before and AfterClear proximity
can improve how your audience processes information. Unclear proximity between text and Items are spaced along a recognizable visuals horizontal line

Want to know more?Image: Jinx!

Chiara OjedaPresentation content, design, and
deliveryEmail: chiara.ojeda@gmail.comTwitter: @The_BombadierWebsite: http://tweakyourslides.wordpress.comLinkedIN: http://www.linkedin.com/in/caojeda

References & ResourcesThe following were
referred to in developing this presentation:Duarte, N. (2008). Slide:ology: the art and science of creating great presentations. Beijing: OReilly 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-designers design book: design and typographic principles for the visual novice. Berkeley, CA: Peachpit Press.