Broken Quote by Seth Godin
“No more than six words on a slide. Ever. There is no presentation so complex that this rule needs to be broken.”
About This Quote
Slides should be concise; complexity should be conveyed verbally, not by overloading visuals.
In simple terms: Keep slides brief.
Key Takeaway
Use words, not slides, for detail.
Themes
clarity
design simplicity
communication
Mood
direct
minimalist
Type
guideline
design
When to use this quote
- business pitches
- educational talks
- conferences
Key Concepts
visual rhetoric
presentation theory
Questions to Reflect On
- When can a slide be longer?
- How to convey depth without clutter?
A Different Perspective
Complex ideas may need more than six words to be clear.
