Presentation Zen: Living large: "Takahashi Method" uses king-sized text as a visual

Garr Reynolds explores the Takahashi Method, a radical presentation approach developed by Japanese programmer Masayoshi Takahashi who created compelling presentations using only huge text (200-500pt font) instead of traditional slides. This method forces presenters to distill ideas to their essence, creates dramatic visual impact without design skills, and keeps audience attention on the speaker rather than reading slides. The technique works because it treats text as a visual element, uses timing and pacing for emphasis, and eliminates the cognitive load of processing complex slides. Includes examples of how this method has been adapted by speakers worldwide and practical tips for implementing it in your own presentations.