Post on 11-Jun-2020
POWERPOINT DESIGN Tips & Tricks
Design Principles
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Contrast
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Repetition
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Contrast
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Alignment
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Design Principles
Contrast
Repetition
Alignment
Proximity http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/pixelsaway/pixelsaway1004/pixelsaway1
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CONTRAST
Contrast
• Contrast is the juxtaposition of opposing elements
– Establishes visual interest
– Separates unlike element
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebecca_bexxi/247588656/sizes/q/in/photostream/
CONTRAST
CONTRAST
Bad Hue
CONTRAST Good Hue Bad Value
CONTRAST Good Hue
Good Value
Repetition
Repetition
• Repetition is the recurrence of visual elements throughout a design
– Gives design cohesion and unity
– Connects like elements based on repetition of size, shape, color, etc.
Repetition
• Examples of repetition:
– Consistent font(s), bullet styles, type sizes
– Consistent backgrounds/graphics/colors
– Visual hierarchy
http://www.moma.org/wp/moma_learning/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Warhol.-Soup-Cans-469x292.jpg
Alignment
Alignment
• Alignment is the arrangement of elements in straight or parallel lines
– Guides the viewer through the design
– Gives the design a "finished" and "neat" looki.e. grid
http://www.flickr.com/photos/guyweb/127932206/sizes/q/in/photostream/
Alignment
Alignment
Proximity
Proximity
• Proximity is how close or far away design elements are to each other
– Visual distance or closeness reflects actual relationship – like elements are close, dislike elements are separated
– Helps viewer understand relationships between pieces information
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Proximity
Proximity
Images
• Formats
– PNG, JPEG, GIF
• Resources
– search.creativecommons.org