Olsavsky Presentations and PowerPoint John Olsavsky SUNY College at Fredonia

Olsavsky Introduction Me - John Olsavsky Style –“Bus Driver/Tour Guide” –Please ask questions as we go along.

Olsavsky Overview Slide Design Presentation Tips PowerPoint Tips Resources

Olsavsky Slide Design Screen Design/Layout Using Colors Working with Fonts

Olsavsky Screen Design/Layout White Space Organization Composition Techniques Transitions Between Slides

Olsavsky White Space Empty space is essential- balances information. Six-by-six rule –No more than six items to a screen –No more than six words per line Be concise - extra words crowd the screen.

Olsavsky Organization Visual Center –Located just above the screen's true center. Rule of Thirds –Three by three grid –Place important elements at intersections.

Olsavsky Composition Techniques Proximity –Elements located near to each other are perceived as being related. Contrast –Contrast is essential for type legibility. Alignment –Don’t place elements randomly. Consistency –Creates structure that guides user.

Olsavsky Transitions Between Slides Used to maintain audience interest while you prepare. Do take time. Can bore an audience. Use transitions consistently, if at all. Be consistent, except to draw attention

Olsavsky Slide Design Screen Design/Layout Using Colors Working with Fonts

Olsavsky Using Colors Background Colors Selecting Colors

Olsavsky Background Colors Dark text on lighter background colors project better.

Olsavsky Selecting Colors Complementary Colors Warm-Cool Colors

Olsavsky Complementary Colors Yellow Orange Green Red Blue Purple

Olsavsky Warm-Cool Colors Warm Colors –Provoke emotional and mental associations. –Reds and oranges attract attention. Cool Colors –Blues and greens tend to recede. –Can use larger areas of color in these tones.

Olsavsky Slide Design Screen Design/Layout Using Colors Working with Fonts

Olsavsky Working with Fonts –Font Size Should be at least 18 point, up to 24 point. –Font Style Too many styles create chaos and clutter. –Font Color Make sure there is a large difference in brightness between the background color and the text

Olsavsky Presentation Tips Clearly define the audience Organize content Technical considerations

Olsavsky Clearly Define the Audience Consider their –Number (e.g., for room size) –Make-up (e.g., superiors, peers, students, etc.) –Attitude toward the topic (e.g., interested, neutral, hostile) –Level of expertise, needs, and expectations Define the learning outcomes appropriately. Address the audience at an appropriate level. Avoid the critical error of wasting people’s time.

Olsavsky Organize Content Organize the main points and sub-points. Organize presentation in a logical sequence. Summarize main points at the end of your presentation.

Olsavsky Technical Considerations Ensure the last row can clearly see. Larger font sizes help to ensure legibility. Use readable Sans Serif Fonts (Arial and Helvetica). Plan for the worst technology possible. –Sound available? –Drives available? –PC processing speed? –Internet access? –PowerPoint version?

Olsavsky PowerPoint Tips Customizing PowerPoint Printing notes Printing handouts Inserting images Transitions Animations Pack and Go

Olsavsky Resources