Visual Design
Communicate, don't decorate. Your slides are "stage décor," not a teleprompter.
Zero Text
Avoid bullets. If you must use text, use a massive font and fewer than 5 words.
Full Bleed
Use high-res photos that cover the entire slide. No white borders.
One Idea
One clear idea per slide. No "iceberg" slides full of everything.
Focus
Use highlighting or contrast to draw the eye to the exact part that matters.
The "Headline-Visual-Focus" Formula
For each slide, apply this simple check to ensure maximum impact.
1. Headline (Optional)
Short, conclusion-style phrase.
2. Visual
One photo, diagram, or simple number.
Avoid cluttered tables. Transform them into simple charts.
3. Focus
Ask: "What part do I need them to notice?"
Use arrows, circles, or dimming to guide attention.
Example Slide
"This is a 'Full Bleed' image with a clear focal point and minimal text overlay."
Humanize Your Data
Don't just show a graph of growth; show the people behind the numbers. Use visual metaphors.
Boring Chart
Visual Metaphor
Slides Designed?
Now comes the hardest part: The Performance.