slides-design

Design scientific conference and lecture slides with accessibility and engagement best practices.

6|2|Updated Jun 11, 2026

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Skill: slides-design
Source: https://github.com/pradyumnasagar/open-research-skills/tree/main/skills/scientific-visualization/slides-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pradyumnasagar/open-research-skills --skill slides-design-pradyumnasagar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenges of creating effective, accessible, and engaging scientific conference and lecture slides, ensuring your message is conveyed clearly and effectively.

Core Features & Use Cases

Slide Design Best Practices: Offers guidelines on the 6x6 rule, results-first structure, and accessibility for maximum impact.
Tool Selection: Provides a matrix to select the right tool based on your needs (e.g., Google Slides, Keynote, PowerPoint, Beamer, Marp, Quarto, reveal.js).
Code Patterns: Demonstrates how to create slide templates and utilize animation effectively.
Accessibility Guidelines: Ensures your slides are inclusive and accessible to all audiences.
Use Case: Ideal for researchers and academics who need to prepare for presentations, grant proposals, or academic seminars.

Quick Start

To design a new set of slides, follow the guidelines provided in the SKILL.md file and select the appropriate tool based on your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions about slides-design

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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What are the best slide design practices for scientific conference presentations?▼

Slide design best practices for scientific presentations involve applying the 6x6 rule, structuring content with a results-first approach, and following accessibility guidelines to ensure clear visual communication and audience engagement.

How do I choose the right presentation tool for my academic lecture?▼

Choose the right presentation tool for an academic lecture by using a selection matrix that evaluates Google Slides, Keynote, PowerPoint, Beamer, Marp, Quarto, and reveal.js based on your specific needs and formats.

Does this slide design guidance work with Markdown-based tools like Quarto and reveal.js?▼

Yes, this slide design guidance works with Markdown-based tools like Quarto and reveal.js, as it provides code patterns for creating slide templates and utilizing animation effectively across various presentation platforms.

How do I make my lecture slides accessible to all audiences?▼

Make lecture slides accessible to all audiences by following provided accessibility guidelines that ensure inclusive visual communication, addressing color contrast, text readability, and alternative descriptions within your presentation design.

Can I use these presentation design guidelines for grant proposal seminars?▼

Yes, you can use these presentation design guidelines for grant proposal seminars, as the best practices in visual communication and audience engagement are explicitly tailored for researchers preparing academic talks and seminars.

What is the 6x6 rule in presentation design and when should I use it?▼

The 6x6 rule in presentation design is a visual communication guideline limiting text per slide, recommended for use during scientific conference preparation to ensure maximum impact and clear message delivery.