"I know you all can't read this read but..."

I've been working with Parker, a leader in the hydraulic hose and fitting industry. Our goal for our Professional Presentation Series was to develop presentations that take technical information and build clear and concrete presentations. Instead of using PowerPoint/Keynote slides with small, complex text, we intentionally chose images with little text and remarkable photographs that quickly brought understanding. 

One of the slides used as an example was the "Closed vs. Open Loop," as seen to your left. If this slide was used as an example during a presentation I'm sure we would agree there would be an internal groan if the presenter made the dreaded statement: "I know you all can't read this but....."

I've always wondered; if you can't see it, why would you use it?

The solution for situations like this would be for the presenter to simply give handouts.