Death by PowerPoint

Death by PowerPoint

Death by PowerPoint

Death by PowerPoint

Death by Pretty PowerPoint

HOW TO AVOID

BULLETS and TEXT

Bullets should line up on the left.
It is easier for the eye to follow from left to right.
Keep 4-6 Items per slide
One message per slide

ALL Text should be large enough to read

Can you read thi

Can you read this (8 point)

Can you read this (10 point)

Can you read this (12 point)

Can you read this (14 point)

Can you read this (16 point)

Can you read this (18 point)

FONTS
Vary font for emphasis or to group words together.
Use visually simple fonts. For a visually simulating
appearance.

Stay away from gimmicky fonts

focus
DONT USE ALL CAPS!
Avoid text overload. When too much information is
on the screen your audience will begin to loose
interest in your blah blah blah blah blah blah blah!
Vary the size to

BACKGROUNDS
Backgrounds are important for aesthetics of your
power point.
They should never over power the words or
information you are trying to display.

LIFE

LIFE

LIFE

CONTRAST AND COLOR

Fonts and backgrounds should compliment each
other and be easy to read.
The font color should stand out on chosen
background.

ARCHITECTURE

ARCHITECTURE

ANIMATION AND IMAGES

Use animations and images wisely

LEAD by Powerpoint
L- Listen

E- Explore

A- Assemble D- Deliver

Audience
Their needs
Context
Obstacles
Why?

Questions
Problems
Stories
Ideas
Examples
Experience
Facts

Build it
Your Way
Simply
Clearly
In the way you
want
Linking it to
your audience
Making it look
attractive