Browsing Posts published in September, 2009
The Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard
I particularly liked it for its clear presentation style in exposing our unsustainable lifestyle. Sounds like a challenge to endure through a 20mins presentation on such a dry topic? Don't worry, it's engaging and easy to understand. It's a mix between a documentary and a presentation. For more information, here's the Wikipedia page and the official page: Story of Stuff
How do I start?
Before we move on on how to create slides, we need to begin with the end in mind. Unfortunately, that is not what the typical student do. This is how the typical student approaches his presentation. With a report already created, he copies and pastes what he has into different slides, trying to fit the maximum number of points into the least number of slides. After this is done, he will try to summarize the contents into bullet points. Finally, as an afterthought, he will add in some cheesy clipart not seen since 1998. If there is time, basic animation will come in. This habit is brought along when he graduates and enters the corporate world. This ...
What Font Should I Use?
When choosing a font for a presentation, the only factor to consider is legibility. We all have had our days of trying to decipher bad handwriting, so don't make it a pain for your audience too. My personal favourite font is Helvectica Neue. You can see the 3 popular variations of it, Regular, Light and Ultra Light below. What makes this my favorite font is how versatile it really is. With a single font structure, you are able to convey 3 moods yet not disrupt the overall consistency of the presentation. The problem with using different fonts to create a different moods is that it creates an overall messy slide. The 3 variations brings about a different ...
