slideshowbased

Slideshowbased is a design and content-organization paradigm in which information is presented and navigated as a sequence of slides. Each slide conveys a discrete unit of information, and slides are connected by transitions that guide the user through a (linear or branching) narrative. The term encompasses both slide-deck style content and user interfaces that emulate a slide-by-slide flow.

Characteristics of slideshowbased systems include modular slide units, explicit navigation controls (next, previous, and often jump or skip), and the use of layout templates to maintain visual consistency. Slides may include text, images, video, and interactive elements. In web and software contexts, slideshowbased experiences are typically implemented with HTML/CSS/JavaScript and may be built with dedicated frameworks or libraries.

Applications of slideshowbased approaches are common in education and training, product onboarding and tours, marketing presentations, and digital storytelling. They are also used for guided tutorials, demonstrations, and kiosk interfaces where a stepwise progression helps manage attention and information density.

Implementation considerations involve data modeling for slides (identifiers, content blocks, layout, transitions), accessibility (keyboard navigation, screen-reader support, focus management), and performance optimization for smooth transitions. Authoring tools range from traditional presentation software to web-based editors and custom slide builders. While slideshowbased designs offer clarity, focus, and content reuse, they can impose linearity and cognitive load if not structured well, and may be less suitable for topics that require non-linear exploration or deep contextual framing.

See also: deck-based presentations, slideware, non-linear storytelling.