Table of Contents

• INTRODUCTION
• Design Matters
• COMPONENTS
• Presenting with Type
• Communicating with Color
• Using Images to Tell Stories
• Making an Impact with Video
• Simplifying the Data
• PRINCIPLES
• Seeing and Using Space
• Creating Purpose and Focus
• Achieving Harmony
• The Journey
• Slide Samples
• Continuous Improvement
• Photo Credits
• Index

About the Author

Garr Reynolds is the bestselling author of Presentation Zen, Presentation Zen Design, and The Naked Presenter, and a leading authority on presentation design and delivery. A sought-after speaker and consultant, his clients include many in the Fortune 500. A writer, designer, and musician, he is currently Professor of Management at Kansai Gaidai University in Japan. Garr is a former corporate trainer for Sumitomo Electric and worked as the Manager for Worldwide User Group Relations at Apple, Inc. His popular blog can be found at presentationzen.com.

Reviews

"To change the world, you need to pitch. To pitch, you need to design. To design, you need this book."
-Guy Kawasaki, Co-founder of Alltop.com and former chief evangelist of Apple

"Whether you’re a professional preparing a talk, a student tackling an assignment, or anyone trying to craft a richer life, Presentation Zen Design is the most important book you will read this year."
-Daniel H. Pink, author of To Sell Is Human and Drive

"Garr has once again visually captivated readers with a book that will inspire millions to communicate effectively."
-Nancy Duarte, CEO of Duarte, Inc. and author of Slide:ology and Resonate

"In this increasingly competitive global economy, you're only as successful as your ability to persuasively sell your ideas. Garr's presentation design techniques have helped me elevate my own presentation slides and I know they'll help you, too. Garr's book is essential for anyone, in any field, who wants to be more, make more, and have more impact."
-Carmine Gallo, Author, The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs and Talk Like TED