Teaching Paper: Designing Effective Visual Aids — Practical Tips for Non-Profit Leaders and Educators
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-pbl-sp-exc-tp-13
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About the Article
Visual aids are powerful tools for enhancing communication, engagement, and message retention. This Teaching Paper provides structured Visual Aid Design Tips for non-profit leaders and educators, covering principles of simplicity, image quality, consistent design, font readability, color contrast, highlighting, integration, and interactivity. Through practical guidance and a case study, the paper demonstrates how leaders can create accessible, culturally appropriate, and low-cost visual materials that strengthen presentations, fundraising pitches, and educational sessions across diverse contexts.
Key Topics
- Principles of clarity, simplicity, and image quality
- Consistent design, readable fonts, and color contrast
- Seamless integration of visuals into presentations
- Use of interactive elements to engage audiences
- Practical tips for low-resource and diverse contexts
- Case study application for donor engagement
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Designing Effective Visual Aids — Practical Tips for Non-Profit Leaders and Educators. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-pbl-sp-exc-tp-13
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