Importance of Design and Aesthetics in an Online Environment

The Impact of Design and Aesthetics on Usability, Credibility, and Learning in an Online Environment – Alicia David & Peyton Glore article

presentation zenTop Ten Slide Tips by Garr Reynolds  Who is Garr?  “Garr Reynolds is an internationally acclaimed communications consultant and the author of best-selling books including the award-winning Presentation Zen,Presentation Zen Design, and the Naked Presenter. Garr’s approach to communication takes the principles and lessons from the Zen arts in Japan to reveal simple, concrete tips for communicating — and living — better. His fresh approach has inspired millions to communicate more clearly, creatively, and visually.” retrieved from:  http://www.garrreynolds.com/introduction/

Sample Slides by Garr – see the good and the bad compared
Simply Presentation – better presentation through simplicity
Slide Design: Signal vs. Noise example
Presentation Design Samples by Terberg Design

BRAIN RESEARCH AND GRAPHICS

 4 Rules for Using Graphics  This is a good article based upon brain research. Some dos and don’ts of putting graphics with your contents.