Extreme Presentation ™ Example Page Layouts Rev. 2.0 Andrew V. Abela, Ph.D.

1 Applying the Squint Test In the Extreme Presentation workshop we discuss the importance of using what graphic designers call the “squint test” when laying out a page. To pass the squint test, the layout of the page must tell you something about the page, even if you’re squinting so that you cannot read any of the text. The goal is that the layout of the page should reinforce the main message of the page. If the message is that there are two alternatives, for example, then you should lay the page out with one alternative on each side. To help you with this, we have created this PowerPoint™ document, which contains 36 examples of page layouts that pass the squint test. Of course, these are just a few ideas among thousands of possible layouts. The simplest way to use this is to save a copy of this file (with the name of your new presentation). Then go to the Slide Sorter view and move all the layouts that you want to use towards the front of the presentation, and delete the rest. Then put the remaining layouts in the order you want them (you can use CTRL-D to duplicate any layouts where you need more than one copy). This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.5 License. This means that you are free to copy it, modify it, and use it for commercial and non-commercial purposes. You are not allowed to sell these templates, or any derivatives of them. If you wish to share them with others, instead of forwarding them this copy, please have them access their own copy at this way they will be sure to get the most up-to-date versions of the templates. To view a copy of this license, visit

Introduction to version In Office 2007, Microsoft introduced its SmartArt feature. According to Microsoft, “A SmartArt graphic provides a visual representation of information so that you can more effectively communicate your message. Each graphic represents a different concept or idea, such as a process flow, an organization hierarchy, a relationship, and so on.” Several of the original Extreme Presentation layouts are included in the current set of SmartArt designs. This version (2.0) of the layouts now includes those designs or adaptations of them. We are working with Microsoft on future developments of the SmartArt feature, and as new designs are released we will incorporate them in new versions of the Extreme Presentation layouts. See for the latest updates.

SmartArt Enabled Layouts 3

4 {Cyclical Process} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text}

5 {Growth Opportunity} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text}

6 {Tension or Conflict} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text}

7 {In Balance} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text} [Text] Note: “In Balance” and “Out of Balance” use the same SmartArt design; when the number of items is uneven, the balance adjusts accordingly. Cool!

8 {Out of Balance} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text} [Text] Note: “In Balance” and “Out of Balance” use the same SmartArt design; when the number of items is uneven, the balance adjusts accordingly. Cool!

9 {Multiple Alternatives} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text}

10 {Detailed Process} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text} {Process Title} {Process subtitle} [Text] Note: “Detailed Process” is constructed out of the “Closed Chevron Process” SmartArt design and a table. You will have to add or remove steps to the SmartArt design and table separately

11 {“To” text or graphics here} {From-To Process} {“From” text or graphics here} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text}

12 {Organization Chart} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text}

13 {Diverging Approaches or Ideas} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text}

14 {Problem Disaggregation or Decision Tree} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text}

15 {Segmentation (Two Dimensions)} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text}

16 {Relationship} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text}

17 {Improvement Steps} {text} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text} [Text]

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19 {Screening Alternatives} {list alternatives} {Optional Subtitle} {list alternatives remaining after screen 1} {list alternatives remaining after screen 2} {list alternatives remaining after screen 3} {Screen 1}{Screen 2}{Screen 3} Source: {text}

20 {Barrier} {text or graphics} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text}

21 {text or graphics here} {Two Alternatives} {text or graphics here} ? {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text}

22 {Decision} {text or graphics here} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text}

23 {Converging Issues} {title} {text or graphics here} {Optional Subtitle} {title} {text or graphics here} {title} {text} Source: {text} {title} {text or graphics here} {title} {text or graphics here}

24 {Avoiding Extreme Alternatives} {Very weak alternative} {Optional Subtitle} {Weak alternative} {Moderate alternative} {Strong alternative} {Excessive alternative} Source: {text}

25 {Course Change} {title} {text} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text} {title} {text} {title} {text} {title} {text} {title} {text} {title} {text} {title} {text} {title} {text}

26 {Alignment} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text} {Title} {text or graphics here} {Title} {text or graphics here} {Title} {text or graphics here} {Title} {text or graphics here} {Title} {text or graphics here}

27 {Gameboard - Complex Process} {text or graphics here} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text} {text or graphics here}

28 {Flowchart/Process Diagram} {text} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text} {text} {callout detail} {text} {label} {problem}

29 {Downward Spiral} {text} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text}

30 {Inputs and Outputs} {text or graphics} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text} {text}

31 {From Chaos To Alignment} {title} {text} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text} {title} {text} {title} {text} {title} {text} {title} {text} {title} {text} {title} {text} {title} {text}

32 {Progress Towards Goal} {text} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text}

33 {Tip of the Iceberg} {text or graphics} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text} {text or graphics}

34 {Maze-Confusion} {Move the white boxes around, or copy and paste new ones, to change the layout of the maze} Source: {text} {text or graphics}

35 {On the Edge} {text or graphics} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text} {text or graphics}

36 {Leverage} {text or graphics} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text} {text or graphics}

37 {Forcefield--Pros and Cons} {text or graphics} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text} {text or graphics}

38 {Component - Puzzle} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text} {text or graphics}

39 {Growth Opportunity (Two Dimensions)} {text or graphics} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text}

40 {Segmentation (Three Dimensions)} {text or graphics} {Optional Subtitle} Source: {text} {text or graphics}

Andrew V. Abela, Ph.D.