Transcript powerpoint design - Wilmington University
POWERPOINT DESIGN
creating a truly well-designed PowerPoint is easy
What We’ll See • • • • Variables Tools Rules Examples
Main Kinds of PowerPoints • • Lecture Presentation
Other Kinds of PowerPoints • • • Tutorial Game-based Interactive
The Objective • • • It’s a visual aid not a foundation Possibly meaningless without you Have it fit your use
Know Your Audience and Location • • • Gear your material to your audience Technical surprises or limitations Get there early
Templates • • • Make your own Download Watch the busy background
Good Backgrounds
Not So Good Backgrounds
Fonts • • • • • Choose ones that come with template Choose ones that are universally available No more than two Easy to read You can mix serif and sans serif
Good Fonts Anything that is clearly readable
Not So Good Fonts Used for special effects is okay, but not all text
Colors • • • • Stick with solids or smooth gradations No more than three of four Good combinations Be aware of audience members
Images & Multimedia • • • • • Copyright allowable Use your own Microsoft site and library Use them only when needed Multimedia files must travel with show
Charts • • • • Important information only Break it up if needed Conventional Creative
Good Charts
Good Charts
Good Charts
Good Charts
Not So Good Charts
Not So Good Charts
Not So Good Charts
Not So Good Charts
The Rules (most likely) • • • • • Seven and seven Consistent transitions and animations Sound…probably not Well balanced Use negative space, less is more
Help and Support • • • • Wilmington University Classroom Help – [email protected]
Microsoft Office Templates – http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/ Free Microsoft Office Artwork – http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/ Free Templates – http://slidehunter.com/