You don't need design skills to make clean, professional slides — just a few rules. Here's slide design for non-designers that makes your decks support you instead of competing with you.
Less text, more space
Slides aren't documents. Cut the paragraphs, keep a few words, and leave white space. Crowded slides overwhelm; clean ones let your point land and keep eyes on you.
Headline states the point
Make each slide's headline a full statement of its message ('Revenue grew 20%'), not a label ('Revenue'). Someone skimming should get your argument from the headlines alone.
Consistency looks professional
Frequently asked questions
How do I design good slides without design skills?
Use less text and more space, make headlines state the point, and keep fonts and colors consistent.
How much text per slide?
As little as possible — a few words, not paragraphs.
What makes slides look professional?
Consistency in fonts, colors, and spacing.
How can I improve my decks?
Book a free 30-minute class to rehearse it 1-on-1 with Digby R. Kerr.
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