Using simplistic textboxes can make your bullet points stand out in an otherwise busy PowerPoint or Keynote slide. I use textboxes such as this one when I have images or documents on the screen at the same time. The colors are subtle to not distract much from the text or the other images […]
I routinely create CLE presentations for attorneys and the design philosophies I use in mediation and trial seem to fit perfectly.
This is an example on how you can apply the general design philosophy to a presentation such as an CLE. The subject dealt mostly with contract issues.
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I know that one of the most difficult issues when laying out your presentation is to accomplish a captivating way to display text and bullet points. While you can’t make it too flashy, the text still needs to stand out and grab attention.
This text box can be used in PowerPoint and/or Keynote. It […]
This “spotlight” effect can be used to place documents, pictures, logos, etc. in your PowerPoint or Keynote Presentations. Using lighting can be effective by giving your slides a more 3 dimensional feel.
Included in the zip file are two .png images that are transparent. The “spotlightLeft” and “spotlightRight” images can be used […]
Here’s an example of how to take an outline and turn it into a PowerPoint presentation. The top 3 points I would like to point out while you watch the presentation are:
1. Outlines are just that an outline. Your presentation should follow an outline, and not tell the story. Be sure […]
Sometimes all that is needed to get your point across is a simple timeline. Giving the jury a visual representation of the timing of events is very important aspect of telling your story, whether they took place in a day or a decade. You can download a zip file that contains all […]