Basics of Presentation Design

Balance Color Clarity

is just is just that!that!

Dead Center...Dead Center...

Go for Dynamic Balance

Left alignment for bulletsUse grid to guide

placementOffset graphicsUse white space

Grid Structure

Rule of thirds Know the power

points Place pictures to

guide the eye

Color and Clarity

Dark vs.. lightAvoid extreme contrastsDark blue is most visible

Font ColorsYellow for titlesWhite for Text

Rules of Clarity

Avoid ALL CAPS! Keep points concise Restrain color, fonts, enhancements Summarize or expand on next slide

Keep It Simple

Typefaces and Fonts

Use For titles Helvetica Arial Black Geneva

Use For Text Times Courier Palatino

The Rules About Words!

No more than ...No more than ... 25 words on slide25 words on slide 5 bullets per slide5 bullets per slide 6-8 words per line6-8 words per line

Consistency

Sequence and transition Style of graphics, fonts Use of color White space

What’s wrong with this slide?What’s wrong with this slide?

CADRE TRAINING TO BEGIN IN JANUARY AND CONTINUE THROUGH MAY.

The technology teacher leaders represent 20 districts in LA county, from as far north as Antelope Valley and south to Santa Monica.

The TTLs have a variety of experience and will receive training in telecommunications, multimedia, and teacher productivity

These technology trainers and leaders will re-deliver training to the regions next year

Support for the different regions will vary, and be designed by each regions as needed.

QuickTime™ and aPhoto - JPEG decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

QuickTime™ and aPhoto - JPEG decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

QuickTime™ and aPhoto - JPEG decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Skills for the 21st CenturySkills for the 21st Century

Research Research InformationInformation

Present Present informationinformation

Use New Use New TechnologiesTechnologies

Work with OthersWork with Others

Closing Quote

We know the truth, not only by the reason, but also by the heart. -- Blaise Pascal