"I do not design often, so PPTs are always hard."
Many people do not need a design degree. They need a small set of practical rules that make slides look clean and professional.
MOVO applies many of these rules automatically, but understanding them helps you write better prompts and make better edits.
Principle 1: Use no more than three main colors
Too many colors make a deck feel inconsistent. Pick one primary color, one supporting color, and one neutral color.
For business decks, a simple palette usually works best:
- Primary brand color
- Dark text color
- Light background color
Principle 2: One message per slide
A slide should answer one question or make one point. If a slide has too many messages, split it into two slides.
Good AI edit prompt:
"Rewrite this slide so it has one clear headline and three supporting points."
Principle 3: Do not fear whitespace
Whitespace makes important content easier to read. Dense slides often feel less professional, even when the content is strong.
Ask MOVO:
"Make this slide more spacious and reduce visual clutter."
Principle 4: Keep fonts and sizes consistent
Consistent typography helps the audience understand hierarchy quickly.
Use a clear pattern:
- Large title
- Medium subtitle
- Small body text
- Consistent caption style
Principle 5: Use visuals with purpose
Icons, charts, and images should clarify the message. They should not be decoration only.
Use visuals for:
- Comparisons
- Processes
- Metrics
- Before-and-after changes
- Key concepts
Applying these principles with AI
After generating a deck, use AI editing to enforce design consistency:
- "Apply a consistent color palette across the whole deck."
- "Reduce text density and improve spacing."
- "Make the hierarchy clearer."
- "Use icons only where they support the message."
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For practical editing prompts, read the AI editing prompt guide.
