Content & Style Rules

Guidelines for slide deck content quality and style consistency.

Content Rules

1. Respect Reader Attention

• Each slide should communicate ONE main idea

• Remove redundant information

• Prioritize clarity over comprehensiveness

2. Data Traceability

• All statistics must include source attribution

• Cite sources directly on slides with data

• Use specific numbers over vague claims

3. Self-Contained Prompts

• Every detail must be in the image prompt

• No external references (e.g., "like slide 2")

• Include all colors, layouts, and content explicitly

4. No Placeholders

• Every element must be fully specified

• No "[insert data here]" or "TBD"

• All text content finalized before generation

Style Rules

1. Narrative Headlines

Headlines tell the story, not label the content.

Bad	Good
"Key Statistics"	"Usage doubled in 6 months"
"Our Solution"	"One platform replaces five tools"
"Benefits"	"Teams save 10 hours weekly"

2. Avoid AI Clichés

Remove these patterns:

• "Dive into", "explore", "journey"

• "Let's look at", "let me show you"

• "Exciting", "amazing", "revolutionary"

• "In conclusion", "to summarize"

3. Meaningful Back Cover

Not just "Thank you" or "Questions?"

Include one of:

• Clear call-to-action

• Memorable key takeaway

• Thought-provoking closing statement

• Contact information with purpose

4. Consistent Visual Language

Throughout the deck:

• Same icon style

• Same color usage patterns

• Same layout grid system

• Same typography hierarchy

Slide Structure

Position	Type	Purpose
1	Cover	Title, visual hook, topic introduction
2 to N-1	Content	Key points, data, explanations
N	Back Cover	Summary, call-to-action, memorable close

Key Specifications

Specification	Value
Aspect Ratio	16:9 (landscape)
Slide Count	Dynamic based on content
Required Slides	Cover + Back Cover minimum
Footers	None (no slide numbers, logos)
Language Priority	--lang → source language → ask user
Tone	Direct, confident (avoid AI phrases)

Style Quick Reference

Style	Visual Summary
sketch-notes	Hand-drawn, warm off-white, conceptual icons
blueprint	Technical schematics, grid texture, blue tones
bold-editorial	High contrast, dark backgrounds, magazine impact
vector-illustration	Flat vector, black outlines, retro colors
minimal	Maximum whitespace, single accent, zen-like
storytelling	Full-bleed imagery, cinematic, emotional
warm	Soft gradients, rounded shapes, wellness palette
notion	Dashboard aesthetic, clean data viz, SaaS-inspired
corporate	Navy/gold, structured layouts, business polish
playful	Vibrant coral/teal/yellow, dynamic, energetic

Full style specifications: references/styles/<style>.md