Published by Peachpit Press (July 10, 2017) © 2018

Robin Williams
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    ISBN-13: 9780134685984

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

    Language: English

    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 organizing 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, organize, 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

    • 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