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Using BIG circles on slides to make a bold, modern statement

September 23, 2017 by Ellen Finkelstein 4 Comments

One way to create a modern look is to use BIG shapes. Recent design trends often use large shapes with lots of white space. You can see this on some websites. In this post, I show you 2 ways to use circles to create a bold, modern statement. Use a circle for a numbered list […]

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Filed Under: Design principles, Images, Shapes & text boxes Tagged With: big circles, big shapes, bold, circles, modern, slide design

10 tips for modern design in 2017

December 4, 2016 by Ellen Finkelstein 22 Comments

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Recently, I worked with a client who was presenting to millennials. He wanted the design to look modern. His designer told him that he should use thin fonts, meaning that the font stroke is thin. He asked me to consult with him on the overall impression of the slides. I thought I’d share with you […]

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Filed Under: Design principles Tagged With: flat design, millennials, modern

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