Visual Design
Create dialogue, not monologue. Your slides are the backdrop, not the script.
ZERO
TEXT*
If you must use text, use a massive font and fewer than 5 words.
No bullets. No paragraphs. No reading.
* OK, you can have some words — a punchy stat, a bold claim, a one-liner that earns its place. What you cannot have is a paragraph dump. If your slide needs a sentence to explain the sentence, cut the sentence.
LESS
IS
MORE
Example of acceptable text density
Humanize
Your Data
Zoom into the human level. Not the buildings, but what people do inside them. Not the products, but how they change lives.
"PechaKucha is all about stories. Data doesn't stick. Stories do."
The "What"
The "Who"
The Minimalist Checklist
Big Type
If they can't read it from the back, cut it.
One Focus
Guide the eye. Don't make them hunt.
Real People
Show faces. Show emotion. Show life.
Where to Find Your Visuals
Great images are free. Here are the best sources used by professional presenters.
Unsplash
High-resolution editorial & lifestyle photography. Free, no attribution required.
Pexels
Free stock photos & videos. Huge library, excellent search filters.
Pixabay
Free images, illustrations, and vectors. Great for abstract concepts.
Noun Project
Millions of icons & symbols. Perfect for single-concept slides that need a visual anchor.
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