Creating Effective Visuals

Danielle Raffa
 Keep it Simple

Create a consistent and simple Avoid visual clutter so students

design template can focus on the main message
 Simplify and limit the
Limit Bullet amount the number of words
Points and on each slide
Text
Use key words and essential
information
 Limit to one or two fonts

Certain fonts are easier to read than

Choose the others
Right Font
Font size matters, make sure
students in the back can read the
slide
 High-Quality Graphics

Images should reinforce and Ensure your image maintains Graphics should add to the
complement your message its resolution presentation, not take away
 Choosing Text and Background Color

Choose Choose contrasting colors 

Use Use light text on dark backgrounds

Avoid Avoid patterned backgrounds

 Overuse of Special Effects

Avoid distracting, flashy Don’t overuse animation and

transitions sounds 
Use
Appropriate
Charts

1 2 3
Create simple, Decide which type Bar graph, pie
easy to follow of chart will best chart, line graph,
charts  support your etc...
information
Limit the Number of Slides

AIM FOR ONE MINUTE PER STUDENTS HAVE LIMITED

SLIDE ATTENTION SPANS
Presenting the
Slides
Be familiar with your presentation
and technology

Know the order of the slides

Face and speak to the audience