What captures your attention? Check out how the principals of design are at play in Lucia’s photo. Susan says: This is a photo that Lucia and I have discussed many times. It may look quite innocent, but we have a strong disagreement about what is important here, what...
The colors you pick for your presentation are the most powerful design choices you make. The strong primary colors – red, yellow and blue – are often selected without much thought to other options. They are bold, brassy and obvious. But take a moment to...
The Principals of Design may seem esoteric or abstract to us non-designers, but the principal of repetition is undeniable and powerful in Lucia’s photograph. Susan says: This is an arresting photo for many reasons. The monochrome color scheme with weathered red...
Contrasting shapes in design can say so much about time, culture, mood. Susan says: Lucia has juxtaposed two very different shapes in a photo she took recently in Portland’s Chinese Garden. The walled garden is contained in a single city block in downtown Portland, an...
Ignore design balance at your peril. Balance is a big one. Our brains and our hearts seek balance. Anything, whether a photo, a presentation slide, a real life instance, is reassuring, restful, perfect, if it is in balance. Lucia’s recognized that this duplex is...
We believe that the occasional use of the unexpected and the surprising in your presentation is a terrific way to strengthen your connection with your audience. Unraveling the original meaning of idioms, expressions and the slang phrases we use every day can be both...
