A few years ago, Dave Nix outlined the basic steps Bluewave follows in taking a presentation design project from start to finish.

Format existing graphics

• Format all slides to the guidelines established in the template
• Implement a consistent layout throughout different sections
• Format all charts, graphs and tables for consistency and style
• Check and fix type treatments, fonts, type sizes and positioning
• Ensure colors follow the presentation’s color palette, and that color is used a consistent manner throughout
• Link all slides to the master slides and template elements (e.g., bullet text to the outliner) so that global edits can be made to the file
• Check grayscale settings to ensure graphics and text print correctly

Add new graphics

• Add graphical treatments such as box styles, rule lines, table structures
• Add graphic illustrations where requested
• Scan, import and clean up product photography, as needed
• Rework charts, tables and graphics to achieve communication clarity
• Add animation in consistent, captivating and attractive way throughout

Copy editing and proofing

• Check for spelling
• Check for correct and consistent grammar
• Check for consistency of product names, acronyms, dates, source treatments, etc.