# Density Dimension

Information density per slide.

## Options

| Option | Content/Slide | Whitespace | Best For |
|--------|---------------|------------|----------|
| `minimal` | One focus point | Maximum | Executive briefings, keynotes, emotional impact |
| `balanced` | 2-3 key points | Standard | General presentations, mixed audiences |
| `dense` | Multiple data points | Compact | Data-heavy, technical reviews, detailed analysis |

## Rendering Guidelines

### minimal

- ONE main idea per slide
- Large visuals dominate
- Minimal text (headline + 1-2 lines max)
- Generous margins (15%+ from edges)
- Maximum breathing room between elements
- Let single element carry full weight

**Principles**:
- "One slide, one message"
- Visual > text
- Empty space is intentional
- Every element must earn its space

### balanced

- 2-3 key points per slide
- Standard margins (10% from edges)
- Balanced text/visual ratio
- Clear hierarchy with supporting details
- Comfortable reading experience

**Principles**:
- Primary point + supporting context
- Visuals complement text
- Structured but not crowded
- Good for diverse audiences

### dense

- Multiple data points acceptable
- Compact margins (5-8% from edges)
- Information-rich layouts
- Charts, tables, detailed annotations
- Assume engaged, attentive audience

**Principles**:
- Data speaks louder than decoration
- Annotations explain insights
- White space is strategic
- Every pixel serves a purpose

## Audience → Density Mapping

| Audience | Recommended Density |
|----------|-------------------|
| Executives | minimal |
| Beginners | minimal to balanced |
| General | balanced |
| Intermediate | balanced |
| Experts | balanced to dense |

## Slide Type → Density Guidelines

| Slide Type | Recommended Density |
|------------|-------------------|
| Cover/Title | minimal |
| Section break | minimal |
| Quote/Impact | minimal |
| Agenda/Overview | balanced |
| Content/Analysis | balanced or dense |
| Summary/Takeaway | balanced |
| Data/Metrics | dense |

## Content Guidelines Per Density

### minimal

| Element | Guideline |
|---------|-----------|
| Headlines | Large (40-60pt equivalent) |
| Body text | Minimal or none |
| Bullet points | 0-2 max |
| Visual elements | 1 dominant element |
| Charts/Data | 1 key stat only |

### balanced

| Element | Guideline |
|---------|-----------|
| Headlines | Medium-large (32-48pt equivalent) |
| Body text | 2-4 lines |
| Bullet points | 2-4 |
| Visual elements | 1-2 elements |
| Charts/Data | Simple charts OK |

### dense

| Element | Guideline |
|---------|-----------|
| Headlines | Medium (24-36pt equivalent) |
| Body text | Multiple paragraphs OK |
| Bullet points | 4-6+ |
| Visual elements | Multiple allowed |
| Charts/Data | Complex charts, tables OK |

## Combination Notes

| Density | Works Best With | Avoid With |
|---------|-----------------|------------|
| minimal | neutral mood, geometric typography | dense data content |
| balanced | any mood/typography | extremes (too sparse or too packed) |
| dense | cool mood, technical typography | handwritten typography, organic texture |