Your Poster Title Here Your Name, Other Names… Your University Overall Design Divide your content into modular components - allows you to visually group related elements. Arrange your poster elements so that there is a sensible visual flow -- left to right or top to bottom - helpful to number elements with bold numerals or use arrows to mark the suggested flow. Presenting Text Able to be read quickly and places visual emphasis on the most important parts Select one or two easy-to-read fonts. Text should be set in a large font -- 20 pt minimum, 30 to 60 pt preferred Use larger, bold font for headings - smaller font for details and footnote. Whenever possible, present text as bulleted or numbered lists. Use a bold font or an alternate color to emphasize the most important bits of text Place details in a smaller font below the main points or in separate boxes off to the side. Finally, don't forget to spell check and proof read your text! Presenting Graphics A picture is worth a thousand words! Use for explaining procedures, describing equipment, or summarizing results. Use graphs, flow-charts, photographs, and diagrams to illustrate your points. Use Color Use to brighten up your poster, visually group elements, and draw attention to key elements. Select a palette of one to four colors and use them consistently throughout your poster. Dark colors for your main text - Bright color such as red for important text. Use color to visually distinguish each section of your poster. Describe the work – The problems, objectives, results, and conclusions should be stated briefly and concisely. It is important that your poster contain as much information as possible, but that it is not a book — this is to “show” your project. You will be able to explain the poster to those who come by. Please remember this may be viewed by those who may not be knowledgeable in the underlying scientific principles. Tips to remember Don’t use too many words Use a combination of illustrations and words – graphics should be high resolution Leave white space on the poster – about 20% - do not clutter Make sure the poster is balanced Read more in the notes…