PowerPoint Presentations: A Human Factors Perspective
We’ve all probably experienced presentations using PowerPoint. Too often, the use of PowerPoint is poorly done which is how the phrase “Death by PowerPoint” came to be. An article in the July issue of Ergonomics in Design, Evidence-Based Human Factors Guidelines for PowerPoint Presentations, provided tips for improving the comprehension and appeal of PowerPoint. I was aware of most of the points given and thought I’d pass on some of the key ingredients to a successful PowerPoint slide.