How to design a Better PowerPoint Presentation
Known your material - Organize your content in an outline
Pick (or design) a simple template that doesn’t distract from your story
Limit the text on each slide to 6 lines or less. You will be narrating these slides, so speak to your audience.
Make it readable on the screen -- Use San Serif Fonts, make sure your font is at least 24 point size, and use contrasting colors in a limited palette.
Avoid bullet points
Don’t use animation or transitions
Use meaningful high quality images that effectively support your story not distract from it
Use consistent fonts, colors, and types of images on all your slides.
Avoid visual clutter - use single image on screen or create visual interest with word art and organization with tables.