How many messages per slide?

How many bullet points per slide?

Sizing is important

Colour and contrast

Animations can help

Summary

Text-heavy slides

Reduce the use of text

Reduce the use of text on the slides

Conclusion

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Good visual aids make your presentation more…

The purpose of your visual aids

What visual aids are NOT for…

Two elements to every visual aid

Less is more

Content

Format

Become more skillful

Checking

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Introduction: 10 Tips for Using Visual/Graphics in Presentations

Relevance - Choose visuals that are directly related to your content and message.

Kepp it Simple - Understand the importance of simplicity and clarity in visual design.

Use High-Quality Images - Elevate your presentation with sharp, high-resolution visuals.

Consistency - Create a harmonious visual style throughout your presentation.

Legibility - Ensure that your text and graphics are easily readable by your audience.

Storytelling - Infuse your visuals with narrative elements to engage your audience.

Infographics - Harness the power of infographics to simplify complex information.

Graphics - Utilize graphics to convey data and concepts effectively.

Placement - Learn the art of strategic visual placement for maximum impact.

Practice - Hone your visual presentation skills through practice and refinement.

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Why Visuals for better presentations?

How did I get involved in using more visuals in presentations?

How do I define success for visuals in a presentation?

What's one tip to help you improve using images?

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Your presentation is OFTEN the main thing

Images become a reminder & symbolic of what is being talked about

Visuals are mental organizers for the speaker/presenter

Slide example

What happens when you put up walls of text?

You can use text in circumstances it makes sense

Design text in a way that works for your audience

Use Contrast. Repetition. Alignment. Proximity. (C.R.A.P.)

Good design matters

Do your elements and visuals go together?

Make something memorable

Thoughts about duel encoding - allowing the viewers to process the visual & what is said Think about the unexpected and use that to draw attention

Turn off your slides when making a point or when you want focused attention

Where to find great images for slides and presentations

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Visualization Process Overview

Objectives

Problem, Solution, Impact Framework

Quote Visualization

Define Object Relationships

Single Image

Check the Story Flow

Combine Elements Together

Solution Section

Add Text Labels

A picture is worth a thousand words

Maintain audience interest

Things to Consider for Objects and Props

Whiteboards and flip charts

When to use handouts

Simplify

Present one at a time

Make your slides easy to read

How much text should be on a slide?

Conclusion

PowerPoint design

Formatting the text

Choose only key points to highlight your information

Use noun phrases and parallel structures

Limiting the use of special effects and graphics

Referencing

Proofreading

What makes for a good slide?

Chunking

Text Size

Animations

Highlighting and Anchoring

Highlighting

Conclusion

Designing Effective Visual Aides For Presentations

Basic Design Tips to Consider

What Ideas Need To Be Highlighted?

How Many Slides Are Necessary?

Consistency

Not So Good Examples Of Presentation Templates

Use High-Quality Photos

Fonts

Professional Design

Conclusion

Inserting SmartArt

How SmartArt works

Process SmartArt

Promote and demote elements

Colouring

Layout options