Chapter 3. Slide Construction Patterns

For all you Presentation Junkies, this is the part you’ve been waiting for! In this chapter, we delve into concrete techniques for building presentations. We discuss how to structure your presentation for maximum effect with patterns like Á la Carte Content and Foreshadowing, how to add visual punch for emphasis using patterns like Greek Chorus and Analog Noise, and how to avoid common traps like Ant Fonts and Injured Outlines.

The focus of this chapter is on building slides, so let’s get started.

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