Design

What is Design?

Definition

Design refers to the visual appearance of a presentation and the choices that shape how information is displayed. It includes elements such as colours, fonts, backgrounds, and styling that work together to create a consistent look across slides. This helps improve readability, maintain visual consistency, and support clear communication of ideas.

Frayer Model Overview

Frayer model diagram explaining the computer term “Design,” with sections for definition, characteristics, examples, and non-examples.

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Characteristics

  • Controls the visual appearance, not the content itself

  • Applies across slides to create a consistent look

  • Includes colours, fonts, backgrounds, and effects

  • Can be changed without rewriting slide text

  • Works together with layouts and themes

Examples

  • Choosing a design for slide backgrounds

  • Applying a design that updates fonts

  • Switching designs to change the look

  • A design affecting charts and shapes

  • Slides updating when a design is applied

Non-Examples

  • The text or images placed on a slide

  • A single slide layout

  • Typing or editing content

  • A Word document style set

  • A spreadsheet worksheet

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