Design Principles

Contrast:

Use differences in color, size, or style to create visual interest.

Alignment:

Employ a consistent layout and positioning of elements for a polished look.

Hierarchy:

Organize content based on importance using font styles, color gradients, and size variation.

Consistency:

Maintain uniformity in fonts, colors, and styles throughout the presentation.

White Space:

Allow breathing room for a clean and uncluttered design.

Visual Balance:

Distribute elements evenly for a harmonious layout.

Proximity:

Group related elements together for a cohesive design.

Repetition:

Use recurring design elements for a consistent visual identity.

Emphasis:

Highlight key points using bold text, vibrant colors, or larger font sizes.

Typography:

Choose fonts wisely for readability and aesthetics.

Color Psychology:

Understand the psychological impact of colors and use them strategically.

Accessibility:

Ensure design is accessible, considering factors like color contrast and text legibility.

Whitespace Harmony:

Balance distribution of whitespace for a visually pleasing layout.

Visual Focal Points:

Designate specific areas or elements as focal points.

Storytelling Elements:

Incorporate narrative elements to enhance engagement.

Brand Consistency:

Extend brand consistency beyond logos and colors.

Responsive Design:

Optimize for various devices and screen sizes.

Presentation Terminology

Transition:

Visual effects between slides.

Animation:

Motion effects applied to elements on a slide.

Speaker Notes:

Additional information or cues for the presenter.

Q&A Session:

Section for audience questions and answers.

Handout:

Supplementary materials provided to the audience.

Master Slide:

Template slide containing overall layout.

Embedding:

Integrating external content into the presentation.

Aspect Ratio:

Proportional relationship between width and height.

Cohesion:

Overall unity and connection between elements.

Interactive Elements:

Clickable buttons, hyperlinks, or interactive quizzes.

Looping:

Continuous presentation loop.

Live Polling:

Real-time audience polling.

A/B Testing:

Experimenting with different versions of content.

Embed Codes:

HTML or iframe codes for embedding presentations.

Progress Bar:

Visual indicator displaying presentation progression.

Alt Text:

Descriptive text for image accessibility.

Exit Intent:

Triggering actions when a participant attempts to exit.

Presenter View:

Feature allowing the presenter to view upcoming slides, notes, and a timer.