Slides as Mirrors to what you Hear
Design choices that make ideas stick

We often think slides are there to hold content.
But what if their real role is to support memory and meaning instead?

In this short solo episode, Nicki Hambleton reflects on a recent experience helping a neurodivergent speaker prepare slides for a high-pressure presentation. The challenge wasn’t the thinking or the script, it was distilling what mattered and knowing how to represent it visually.

This episode explores:

• Why slides work best as visual cues, not bullet points
• How simple design choices can reduce cognitive load
• The role of imagery and restraint in supporting memory
• Why slides that mirror what we hear help ideas stick for both the speaker and the audience

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by slide design, or wondered why some presentations linger while others fade, this episode offers a calmer, more human way to think about visual support.

Because sometimes, clarity isn’t about adding more, it’s about designing with intention.

We all need a rethink once in a while, so why not start today?