how to design ted-style presentation slides in 3 easy steps
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How To Design
TED-Style Presentation
Slides In 3 Easy Steps
“Design is about making communication as easy and clear for the viewer as possible.”
- Garr Reynolds
NO bullet attack
We can’t multitask
We communicate visually
Visuals are memorable
Memory of hearing
Memory of seeing
“Sharks are dangerous”
1. Sketch
1 theme per slide
5 words max
“Quotes can be longer.”
- Jonathan Li
Replace words with picture
Rearrange order
2. Image
Image connects
emotionally
NO Google direct copy
Give image credit
Image credit: Website name
Get high-quality images
NO bubble head
Use real people
Middle is boring
Follow rule of thirds
3. Software
Design for last row
Small is ok
Big is powerful
Words in white space
Use transparent box
Use Helvetica font
Aim: font size 120
Emphasize with bold
NO transition effects
Start with SlideShare