: Not every graph is suitable for every situation. The book suggests sticking mostly to simple bar and line charts for most business contexts and avoiding complex or misleading visuals like 3D pie charts.
: Use titles that state the key takeaway (e.g., "Revenue increased 20% in Q3") rather than just describing the content (e.g., "Quarterly Revenue").
: Every element on a page adds cognitive load for the audience. Use Gestalt Principles of Visual Perception —such as proximity, similarity, and enclosure—to identify and remove "noise" that doesn't add value.
: Use pen and paper for initial storyboarding to avoid getting bogged down by the limitations or "smart" defaults of presentation software. Available Editions and Related Resources