Top Tips for Using Color and Contrast in your Presentations

Authors

Evelyn Lockhart, University of New Mexico, School of Medicine, Department of PathologyFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

2-3-2023

Abstract

PowerPoint is an indispensable tool in our teaching arsenal to create multimedia presentations that combine images and text. However, many who use PowerPoint have never been trained in graphic design. In this presentation, we will review evidence-based principles of graphic design that can help educators create presentations with clarity and impact. We will focus on the effective use of color and contrast--two powerful preattentive features which, when used well, can align visual salience with the relevant material in your presentation. We will also review visual accessibility for learners, including consideration for those with visual impairment and color blindness.

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This presentation was presented during the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Education Days.

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Recommended Citation

Lockhart, Evelyn. "Top Tips for Using Color and Contrast in your Presentations." (2023). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/hsc_ed_day/162

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