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Presenter Center Presentation Pointers
Presentation Pointers
Like a lazy river flowing gently along a countryside meadow, well-designed presentation visuals should also flow easily and comfortably. Whether you’re designing in PowerPoint or simply drawing on a chalkboard, your message will have more impact when you keep the viewer’s eyes moving. Here are several techniques to help to improve flow on a slide.
Red should be handled with care. Red is one of the most influential colors in your software palette -- but it also carries negative cultural attachments, so use it carefully. 
We perceive dark colors as being "heavier" than light ones, so graphic elements that are arranged from darkest to lightest are the easiest for the eyes to scan. On charts, it's best to arrange colors from dark to light. 
Often overlooked, black is a background color with useful psychological undertones. Its neutrality makes it a good backdrop for financial information. Black connotes finality and also works well as a transitional color which is why the fade to black transition is powerful, as it gives the impression of starting fresh.
