Data Display: Which Format Fits Best?
Data Display: Which Format Fits Best? In almost every slide deck, there's at least one assertion requiring the back up of solid data. Presenters are faced with the challenge of [...]
Slide Design: 5 Tips for Hardworking Titles
Slide Design: 5 Tips for Hardworking Titles There is no more greatly undervalued place on a presentation slide than the title field. Too often, title fields are filled with vague [...]
The Value Of The Visual
The Value Of The Visual Between the horrendous NSA slides and the disappointing prosecutorial closing presentation in the Trayvon Martin case, we've seen some pretty terrible slide design in the [...]
Slide Design: Picture This
Slide Design: Picture This Seeing is believing - we've all heard that before. However, its truer and more literal than one might guess. We've discussed the effect that images have [...]
Hmmmm…. (P)Interesting….
Hmmmm.... (P)Interesting.... We've been a little quiet around here lately, but not to worry, everything's just been going so well we haven't had time to write. No complaints! We'll be [...]
Persuasive Presenting: Death To Red Herrings
Persuasive Presenting: Death To Red Herrings I once sat in court for a Big Oil client and watched with a mix of bemusement and horror as the plaintiff's attorney put [...]
Slide Design: Learn From Print Ads
Slide Design: Learn From Print Ads When it comes right down to it, the success of any presentation comes down to a sell. Maybe you're selling a product, or a [...]
Make Your Slides Striking: The Rule of Thirds
Make Your Slides Striking With the Rule of Thirds Great presentation design is a balance between art and science. Too often in the rush to fill the screen with facts [...]
