Why we hardcoded 8 niche presets instead of letting GPT generate slide layouts

An AI slide product shifted from letting GPT design each slide to using 8 fixed niche-specific layouts that the model only fills with content.

The team found fully generated layouts led to weak typography, inconsistent structure, and messy visual hierarchy that made decks look obviously AI-made.

Replacing generic templates with predetermined presets improved consistency and perceived quality.

The company plans to add more preset layouts over time based on user demand.