Non-Designer's Presentation Book, The: Principles for effective presentation design, 2nd edition

  • Robin Williams

Title overview

Robin Williams, teacher and designer, knows what it takes to give a good presentation. In this revised and updated book, Robin makes it easy for even first-time presenters to get past their fears of creating a presentation. She expands upon the four fundamental principles of good design and typography introduced in her award-winning Non-Designer’s series and adds four more principles specific to achieving clear communication with slides.

Let Robin guide you in her signature light-hearted style through the entire process of creating a presentation—from planning and organising your ideas to designing effective, beautiful slides that won’t put your audience to sleep.

In this essential guide to presentation design, you’ll learn:
  • What makes a good presentation—or a bad one
  • How to plan, organise, and outline your presentation
  • Four principles for developing effective presentations
  • Four principles for designing beautiful slides that communicate clearly
  • Specific tips for using animation and transitions that aren’t annoying
  • A list of timeless presentation rules . . . that you should totally ignore

Table of contents

  • 1: Where to Begin?
  • 2: Get yourself Organized
  • 3: Clarity
  • 4. Relevance
  • 5. Animation
  • 6. Plot
  • 7. Contrast
  • 8. Repetition
  • 9. Alignment
  • 10. Proximity
  • 11. Handouts
  • 12. Learn your software
  • 13. Ignore these rules
  • 14. Listen to your eyes

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Published by Peachpit Press (July 27th 2017) - Copyright © 2018