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Over-used: the temple framework

November 15, 2011 · by Jan Schultink
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The pillar template goes back to the early days of PowerPoint. A building structure is a useful concept to show that things are dependent on each other, and will already collapse if only one pillar is removed. Still, using a Greek temple will give your PowerPoint presentation that instant 1990s feel. I am not sure that is what you want…

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1 comment

Jeff Gorham2011-11-15 21:43:28
Not only is the Greek temple overused, it doesn't actually work as a metaphor. Take away one pillar from four or five and what happens? Nothing, really -- it might be unbalanced, but things don't come crashing down. Pictures ARE good in presentations as long as they make sense.