how to create pro slides in less time: don't worry, be crappy!
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Deck to accompany the Six Minutes article, "How to Create Pro Slides in Less Time: Don't worry, be CRAPpy!" http://sixminutes.dlugan.com/contrast-repetition-alignment-proximity/ Image References: Slide 2: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bazik/395792175/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Slide 4: http://browse.deviantart.com/?order=9&q=frodo+ring&offset=96#/d1npytz Slide 5: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kugelfisch/2433989050/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Slide 6: http://www.flickr.com/photos/csb13/178368777/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Slide 7: http://www.flickr.com/photos/slimjim/2053042073/sizes/o/in/photostream/ Slide 8: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thuanygabriela/4827092815/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Slide 10: http://www.flickr.com/photos/76029035@N02/6829322851/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Slide 11: http://www.flickr.com/photos/unisono/491604352/sizes/z/in/photostream/ Slide 14, image 1: http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=§ion=&global=1&q=weathertop#/d1eo7g1 Slide 14, image 2: http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=§ion=&global=1&q=frodo+rivendell#/d37wcy Slide 14, image 3: http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=§ion=&global=1&q=balrog#/d2jn4wm Slide 14 bk: http://www.flickr.com/photos/webtreatsetc/5421536326/sizes/o/in/photostream/ Slide 15: http://www.flickr.com/photos/altuwa/3377984034/sizes/l/in/photostream/TRANSCRIPT
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How to Create Pro Slides in Less Time:Don’t worry, be CRAPpy!
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ContrastMake elements different to increase understanding.
RepetitionRepeat visual elements to create strong unity.
AlignmentPlace elements deliberately and rationally to improve clarity.
ProximityPlace related items together to convey relationships.
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Strong contrast emphasizes
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difference.importance through
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Design, stripped to its essence, can be defined as the human nature to shape and make our environment in ways without precedent in nature...--John Heskett
How to: ContrastShow difference through typeface, size, color, or shade.
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Repetition creates unity.
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Templates are for
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sheep.
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Templates are cliche
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Be a rebel, create your owntemplate.
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How to: UnityUnify through consistent visual elements, grids, and layout.
Empowered Presentations, “What is PechaKucha?”
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Unity: Before and AfterMove from the pre-built template; move towards original design.
Chalkboard Template Original Design
Victor1558
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PreciseAlignment Eliminates
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Confusion.
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How to: AlignmentUse grids and rulers to place elements precisely.
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How to: ProximityPlace items further or closer depending on their relationship.
unite/fragment order/chaos equal/unequal
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Proximity: Before and AfterClear proximity can improve how your audience processes information.
Unclear proximity between text and visuals
Items are spaced along a recognizable horizontal line
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Want to know more?
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Email: [email protected]: @The_BombadierWebsite: http://tweakyourslides.wordpress.comLinkedIN: http://www.linkedin.com/in/caojeda
Chiara OjedaPresentation content, design, and delivery
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References & ResourcesThe following were referred to in developing this presentation:
Duarte, N. (2008). Slide:ology: the art and science of creating great presentations. Beijing: O'Reilly Media.
Lidwell, W., & Holden, K. (2010).Universal principles of design (2nd ed.). Beverly, Mass.: Rockport Publishers.
Reynolds, G. (2008). Presentation zen: simple ideas on presentation design and delivery. Berkeley, CA: New Riders Publishers.
Williams, R. (1994). The non-designer's design book: design and typographic principles for the visual novice. Berkeley, CA: Peachpit Press.