HOW TO CREATE

EFFECTIVE VISUALS

Nicole Rutman
EDUC 359
12 September 2018
 RULE #1
SELECT A LEGIBLE FONT TYPE AND SIZE

• Text should be easy to read from all areas of the

room
• Choose a font size that is large enough for people in
the back of the room to read
• Readable font types include:
• Times New Roman
• Arial
• Verdana
• Comic Sans MS
 RULE #2
USE COLORS THAT CONTRAST

• Use dark text on a light background

• Use light text on a dark background
• Stick with one to two colors  Too many colors
overwhelm the eye
 RULE #3
BE SELECTIVE WITH PICTURES

• All pictures should have a purpose

• Include visuals that will enhance your presentation
• Select high quality images

DO   DON’T
 RULE #4
KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE

• Consider these factors about your audience when

designing your presentation
• Age
• Current knowledge on the topic
• Interest level

VS.
 RULE #5
KEEP IT SIMPLE

• Limit words on your slides

• Include only main ideas, keywords, and talking points
• Audience should be listening – not reading
• Less is more effective
 RULE #6
USE SLIDES AS A GUIDE

• Avoid reading directly from slides

• Prepare ahead of time
• Be knowledgeable about topic
 RULE #7
TAKE YOUR TIME

• Practice your presentation

• Record yourself beforehand to see which parts of the
presentation you tend to speed up on
• Speak with confidence and ease
• Allow time for audience to absorb the information
being presented