e226 – Typography Unleashed in PowerPoint: From Fonts to Function with Julie Terberg and Lori Chollar

Show Notes – Episode #226

In this episode of The Presentation Podcast, the hosts, plus guests Julie Terberg and Lori Chollar, dive into the art of typography in PowerPoint slide design. We discuss the differences between fonts and typography, share practical tips for font pairing, and address PowerPoint’s limitations compared to professional design software. We also explore sources of design inspiration, have advice on spacing and alignment, and recommend resources for improving typographic skills.

Highlights:

• Discussion on the intricacies of typography design in PowerPoint presentations.
• Distinction between fonts and typography, including definitions and applications.
• Challenges of implementing effective typography in PowerPoint compared to professional design software.
• Importance of line spacing, paragraph spacing, and overall readability in presentation design.
• Tips for font pairing and maintaining visual balance through x-height considerations.
• Exploration of text alignment and its impact on accessibility and legibility.
• Limitations of PowerPoint’s typography features, including kerning and leading adjustments.
• Sources of inspiration for typography and design, including magazines and design firms.
• Recommended resources and tools for improving typography skills, such as online games and design magazines.
• Emphasis on the need for consistency and attention to detail in presentation design.

Resources from this Episode:  

• Lori Chollar, TLC Creative Services, Inc.
  • Website: TLC Creative Services
  • Blog: The PowerPoint Blog
• Julie Terberg, Terberg Design
  • Website: https://designtopresent.com/
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-terberg/
• Uppercase Magazine: UPPERCASE
• Uppercase Encyclopedias: Encyclopedia of Inspiration – UPPERCASE
• (Book) Building PowerPoint Templates v2, By Echo Swinford and Julie Terberg (Amazon)
• Museum of Printing in Haverhill, MA
• 2 PowerPoint keyboard shortcuts, specific to editing text
  ○ Select word-by-word = CTRL+Shift+L/R arrow
  ○ Move cursor word-by-word = CTRL+L/R arrow
• Font designs, themes, templates and downloadable graphic elements on Dribbble
• Kern Type Game
• For better bullets and symbols, use this font: Segoe UI Symbol
• (Book) Thinking with Type, by Ellen Lupton (Amazon)
• (Book) The Non-Designers Type Book, by Robin Williams (Amazon)

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