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Presentation designs depend on the type of presentation created or needed. For example, for a nontechnical presentation a very good design for your slide is something that relates to the topic with ease. Not something busy or with a colorful background or with contents consisting of too many bullets. The less amount of text the better, so don’t be scared of white space in your PowerPoint. In the other hand, for a complex or technical presentation where formulas or diagrams must be presented try to use a white background with black text. It’s ok if you have bullets but just try your best to only present main ideas as you can explain the idea in more depth as you present (if possible). Also, if possible, try using less than 10 slides, as your audience can get bored, begin to lose interest or get distracted with something else. Avoid cluttered slides, not too many pictures and barely any text. Remember a busy background, too many pictures, and too much text can distract your audience from you.

One of the basic concepts for a good presentation design is to create your own template because you are the only person that knows and understands what you specifically need and who your audience will be. This way you get a chance to show off your creativity skills and present a one of a kind presentation and design. If you insert pictures, try to use original high quality photographs, as it will give your presentation a higher quality. Try not to use clip-art or 3-D text because it can be distracting and it makes your slide seem busy. When using animation or transitioning through the slides, try to use it as least as possible because it can be both distracting and ununiformed. Always use the same type of text, text height and color because it gives your presentation a very uniformed, organized, and professional look. The best advice of all is to practice. Practice creating other presentations; get familiar with the tools you are planning on using to carry out the objective of your presentation, practice presenting in front of the mirror or in front of an audience, get familiar with the context, and so on. But practice, practice, practice!