Design of PowerPoint SlidesWilliams Design for Non DesignersContrastSlide 4Slide 5Slide 6Slide 7Slide 8ExerciseRepetitionAlignmentProximitySlide 13Mr. Steve’s No NosPower of the MediumWeaknesses of the mediumPyramid of PowerDesign of PowerPoint SlidesThe Purpose … The PointSupport & Ease UnderstandingOF YOUR AUDIENCEWilliams Design for Non Designers•Contrast•Repetition•Alignment•ProximityContrastIf they are different… Make em differentFont – BIG differenceColorLocationA background fill makes it hard to readDark on dark makes it hard to readLight on light makes it hard to readDark text on a light background or light text on a dark background is the best way to goUse Contrast – Big Contrast in text to draw attention Font sizeColor1.2.Exercise•Three times a week is the minimum•At least 30 minutes a day•Doesn’t work if you pay other people to do it•If you work out, I’ll give you a rubber duckie•The inki dinki spiderspider crawled where?What do you remember?RepetitionDifferences stand outDouble edged sword–Graphic Elements–Placement–Font choices–ColorNow let’s talk about Now let’s talk about something differentsomething differentAlignmentIt doesn’t have to be left alignedUsing alignment can help with lots of informationAlignment gives visual cues to meaningProximityDon’t sit down to write and designStoryboardWhen delivering, face the frontUse standard fonts when travelingPictures lightened can be a backgroundKeep the lights onCheck the room beforeWrite your ideas out fistProximityWhen delivering, face the frontKeep the lights onCheck the room beforeDon’t sit down to write and designStoryboardWrite your ideas out firstUse standard fonts when travelingPictures lightened can be a backgroundMr. Steve’s No Nos•Busy backgrounds•Unnecessary effects•Too much text–Remember that slides are free–Rule of 4•Tiny text – 24 usual min•Reading slidesPower of the Medium•Color•Motion•Interactivity•Photos•Focus attentionWeaknesses of the medium•Text•Hard to skip around and customize•Easy to get lost in optionsPyramid of