1# Density Dimension
2 
3Information density per slide.
4 
5## Options
6 
7| Option | Content/Slide | Whitespace | Best For |
8|--------|---------------|------------|----------|
9| `minimal` | One focus point | Maximum | Executive briefings, keynotes, emotional impact |
10| `balanced` | 2-3 key points | Standard | General presentations, mixed audiences |
11| `dense` | Multiple data points | Compact | Data-heavy, technical reviews, detailed analysis |
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13## Rendering Guidelines
14 
15### minimal
16 
17- ONE main idea per slide
18- Large visuals dominate
19- Minimal text (headline + 1-2 lines max)
20- Generous margins (15%+ from edges)
21- Maximum breathing room between elements
22- Let single element carry full weight
23 
24**Principles**:
25- "One slide, one message"
26- Visual > text
27- Empty space is intentional
28- Every element must earn its space
29 
30### balanced
31 
32- 2-3 key points per slide
33- Standard margins (10% from edges)
34- Balanced text/visual ratio
35- Clear hierarchy with supporting details
36- Comfortable reading experience
37 
38**Principles**:
39- Primary point + supporting context
40- Visuals complement text
41- Structured but not crowded
42- Good for diverse audiences
43 
44### dense
45 
46- Multiple data points acceptable
47- Compact margins (5-8% from edges)
48- Information-rich layouts
49- Charts, tables, detailed annotations
50- Assume engaged, attentive audience
51 
52**Principles**:
53- Data speaks louder than decoration
54- Annotations explain insights
55- White space is strategic
56- Every pixel serves a purpose
57 
58## Audience → Density Mapping
59 
60| Audience | Recommended Density |
61|----------|-------------------|
62| Executives | minimal |
63| Beginners | minimal to balanced |
64| General | balanced |
65| Intermediate | balanced |
66| Experts | balanced to dense |
67 
68## Slide Type → Density Guidelines
69 
70| Slide Type | Recommended Density |
71|------------|-------------------|
72| Cover/Title | minimal |
73| Section break | minimal |
74| Quote/Impact | minimal |
75| Agenda/Overview | balanced |
76| Content/Analysis | balanced or dense |
77| Summary/Takeaway | balanced |
78| Data/Metrics | dense |
79 
80## Content Guidelines Per Density
81 
82### minimal
83 
84| Element | Guideline |
85|---------|-----------|
86| Headlines | Large (40-60pt equivalent) |
87| Body text | Minimal or none |
88| Bullet points | 0-2 max |
89| Visual elements | 1 dominant element |
90| Charts/Data | 1 key stat only |
91 
92### balanced
93 
94| Element | Guideline |
95|---------|-----------|
96| Headlines | Medium-large (32-48pt equivalent) |
97| Body text | 2-4 lines |
98| Bullet points | 2-4 |
99| Visual elements | 1-2 elements |
100| Charts/Data | Simple charts OK |
101 
102### dense
103 
104| Element | Guideline |
105|---------|-----------|
106| Headlines | Medium (24-36pt equivalent) |
107| Body text | Multiple paragraphs OK |
108| Bullet points | 4-6+ |
109| Visual elements | Multiple allowed |
110| Charts/Data | Complex charts, tables OK |
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112## Combination Notes
113 
114| Density | Works Best With | Avoid With |
115|---------|-----------------|------------|
116| minimal | neutral mood, geometric typography | dense data content |
117| balanced | any mood/typography | extremes (too sparse or too packed) |
118| dense | cool mood, technical typography | handwritten typography, organic texture |
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