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Density Dimension

Information density per slide.

Options

Option	Content/Slide	Whitespace	Best For
`minimal`	One focus point	Maximum	Executive briefings, keynotes, emotional impact
`balanced`	2-3 key points	Standard	General presentations, mixed audiences
`dense`	Multiple data points	Compact	Data-heavy, technical reviews, detailed analysis

Rendering Guidelines

minimal

ONE main idea per slide
Large visuals dominate
Minimal text (headline + 1-2 lines max)
Generous margins (15%+ from edges)
Maximum breathing room between elements
Let single element carry full weight

Principles:

"One slide, one message"
Visual > text
Empty space is intentional
Every element must earn its space

balanced

2-3 key points per slide
Standard margins (10% from edges)
Balanced text/visual ratio
Clear hierarchy with supporting details
Comfortable reading experience

Principles:

Primary point + supporting context
Visuals complement text
Structured but not crowded
Good for diverse audiences

dense

Multiple data points acceptable
Compact margins (5-8% from edges)
Information-rich layouts
Charts, tables, detailed annotations
Assume engaged, attentive audience

Principles:

Data speaks louder than decoration
Annotations explain insights
White space is strategic
Every pixel serves a purpose

Audience → Density Mapping

Audience	Recommended Density
Executives	minimal
Beginners	minimal to balanced
General	balanced
Intermediate	balanced
Experts	balanced to dense

Slide Type → Density Guidelines

Slide Type	Recommended Density
Cover/Title	minimal
Section break	minimal
Quote/Impact	minimal
Agenda/Overview	balanced
Content/Analysis	balanced or dense
Summary/Takeaway	balanced
Data/Metrics	dense

Content Guidelines Per Density

minimal

Element	Guideline
Headlines	Large (40-60pt equivalent)
Body text	Minimal or none
Bullet points	0-2 max
Visual elements	1 dominant element
Charts/Data	1 key stat only

balanced

Element	Guideline
Headlines	Medium-large (32-48pt equivalent)
Body text	2-4 lines
Bullet points	2-4
Visual elements	1-2 elements
Charts/Data	Simple charts OK

dense

Element	Guideline
Headlines	Medium (24-36pt equivalent)
Body text	Multiple paragraphs OK
Bullet points	4-6+
Visual elements	Multiple allowed
Charts/Data	Complex charts, tables OK

Combination Notes

Density	Works Best With	Avoid With
minimal	neutral mood, geometric typography	dense data content
balanced	any mood/typography	extremes (too sparse or too packed)
dense	cool mood, technical typography	handwritten typography, organic texture