Presentation Design Tips by Sue Anderson https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45 en-us 2020-01-26 22:28:46 UTC 2026-02-06 20:50:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f5a5.png Click the + to add recommendations from each of the resources listed on the right. sandersontcu92 https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/2480054597 2023-02-13 18:16:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/2480054597 sandersontcu92 https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/2480059441 2023-02-13 18:19:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/2480059441 sandersontcu92 https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/2480060943 2023-02-13 18:21:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/2480060943 sandersontcu92 https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/2480071839 2023-02-13 18:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/2480071839 Use Text Sparingly https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293252 2026-02-05 20:44:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293252 Avoid Fancy Fonts https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293332 2026-02-05 20:44:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293332 Keep text readable https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293440 Use an appropriate font and size

]]> 2026-02-05 20:44:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293440 keep slide design simple https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293528 Consistency and clarity are key! You do not need to overload your slides.

]]> 2026-02-05 20:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293528 Keep slide consitent https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293565 It is good to stick with a cohesive theme throughout your presentation, so it does not distract anyone from the information.

]]> 2026-02-05 20:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293565 make it visual https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293703 2026-02-05 20:44:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293703 Use footnotes to add information https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293710 2026-02-05 20:44:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293710 Use animations sparingly https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293751 2026-02-05 20:44:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293751 Make it visual https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293767 2026-02-05 20:45:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293767 Use Animations and Transition Effects Sparingly https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293782 2026-02-05 20:45:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293782 Use pictures https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293832 2026-02-05 20:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293832 Use the principle of Rule of Thirds to create balance and interest https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293835 2026-02-05 20:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293835 Keep slides concise https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293920 2026-02-05 20:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293920 Use contrasting colors and text for background https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293924 2026-02-05 20:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779293924 Follow the 6x6 rule https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779294152 Slides should have no more than 6 lines of text, with no more than 6 words per line to avoid an overwhelming amount of text.

]]> 2026-02-05 20:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779294152 Use contrasting colors for text and background https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779294194 Helps the words stand out and makes it easier to see. Also can be used to "dazzle" an audience

]]> 2026-02-05 20:45:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779294194 keep everything relevant https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779294212 the slideshow information should be relevant to the point you're trying to make

]]> 2026-02-05 20:45:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779294212 Don't use small words. https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779294690 Keep words big so people can see them.

]]> 2026-02-05 20:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779294690 Keep the slideshow a consistent theme https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779295241 You don't want to take the viewers' attention away from the actual content within the slides

]]> 2026-02-05 20:46:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779295241 Make single points, not paragraphs https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779295417 "If your piece of text takes more than a couple of seconds to read, remove it"

]]> 2026-02-05 20:47:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779295417 Keep font large. https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779295644 I didn't know it should be at least 18 pt and preferably 24 pt. I usually use 12 or 14, or whatever to fit everything on the slide. So, I learned this. This is so that people at the back of the room can easily read the text.

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ability to tell a story get derailed by slides that are unnecessarily complicated,

]]> 2026-02-05 20:48:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779296921 Grouping! Contrast! https://padlet.com/sandersontcu92/design45/wish/3779297418 Group close together what is related or similar to each other. Make sure your words are in contrast with your background.

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