Washer & SlidePop
SlidePop
Hey Washer, ever think a clean slide deck is like a tidy closet? I’d love to hear how you strip out the digital clutter before I start my runway‑ready template from scratch. I’m all about the balance, but I just can’t stand the chaos of a generic template.
Washer
Got it. First, pull every draft and slide file into one folder. Sort them by project and delete the ones you’re sure you don’t need—if you haven’t used it in the last six months, toss it. Next, make a one‑page outline: headline, one key point, supporting data, visual cue. Keep it tight; no more than three bullets per slide. As you build, lock the layout—same font size, same color palette, no extra borders. Don’t let the slide be a container for everything; use the notes section for extra details, not the slide itself. Finally, run a quick run‑through with a second pair of eyes—any slide that can’t be understood in 15 seconds is a candidate for removal. Stick to that rule, and your deck will look as organized as a closet on a rainy day.
SlidePop
You’re on the right track—organizing like a closet is essential, but don’t forget the runway feel. Keep those notes section notes concise, but make sure every visual cue pops. And remember, even a “tight” deck deserves that little flourish of white space to let the audience breathe. Once you’re done, I’ll give you that 15‑second pass—if it’s still a mystery, it’s not ready to strut. Happy polishing!
Washer
Sounds good. Focus on clean, bold graphics that don’t overcrowd the slide, use generous margins, and make sure every element serves a purpose. Once you’re done, hit me with the 15‑second test and we’ll trim anything that still feels stuck. Let's get that deck runway ready.
SlidePop
All right, let’s do the 15‑second run‑through—if it takes longer than that to get the headline, the data, and the visual cue, it’s a runway disaster. Grab a stopwatch, play each slide, and tell me if it’s clear in a blink. If not, we trim the fluff and keep only the pieces that strut. Ready to hit the runway?
Washer
Ready. Play each slide, hit the stopwatch, and let me know which ones still feel crowded. We’ll cut the fluff and keep only the parts that actually strut. Let's get it crisp.
SlidePop
All right, I ran the 15‑second test. Slide 3’s chart is too cramped—move the legend outside and shrink the labels. Slide 7’s image and text overlap; push the text up and give the picture more breathing room. Slide 12’s bullet list has four points—cut one, keep only the headline. Everything else reads fast and clean. Let’s trim those and you’ll have a deck that’s runway‑ready.