This is a useful list of design myths. Here are a few relevant for presentation design (I adjusted the wording a bit here and there):
- Myth #34: Simple = minimal
- Myth #28: White space is wasted space
- Myth #19: You don’t need the presentation content to design a presentation template
- Myth #14: You are like your audience
- Myth #13: Icons enhance slide clarity
- Myth #10: If your design is good, small details don’t matter
- Myth #8: Stock photos improve the audience’s understanding
- Myth #7: Graphics will make a slide element more visible
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