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Slide Design Best Practices
A good rule of thumb for presentations is 1 slide per minute, so for a 12-minute presentation, aim for 10–12 slides.
Here is a practical list of best practices to help you creating a good presentation:
Limit text
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Aim for no more than 6 lines per slide.
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Each line should be short, try to avoid full paragraphs.
Use readable fonts
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Stick with clean, sans-serif fonts like Arial, Calibri, or Helvetica.
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Maintain minimum 24 pt size for body text.
One idea per slide
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Avoid putting multiple concepts onto a single slide.
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Instead, break them up, this improves clarity and flow.
Use visuals
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Replace text with diagrams, charts, or images whenever possible.
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Make sure visuals are simple, high contrast, and clearly labeled.
Color and contrast
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Use high contrast for text and background (e.g., dark text on a light background).
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Think of colorblind accessibility.
Consistency
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Use a simple, consistent layout (fonts, colors, spacing).
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Use slide numbers to help keep things organised.
Plan the timing
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About 1 slide per minute is a good pacing guideline.
Include a “Takeaway” slide
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Especially for technical talks, a final slide summarizing 2–3 key points helps people retain what matters.
Use speaker notes
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Slides are visual aids, not your script. Use speaker notes instead of overloading slides.
Consider the audience
- Adjust depth of content and jargon for non-specialists or mixed-discipline audiences.
How to get to the venue
The conference is easily accessible by public transport which is free in Luxembourg.
