Poster Design Tips: Academic Technology Center

Poster Design Tips
Academic Technology Center
Colors
White Background Recommended
Full-color backgrounds will be charged extra
Use Borders, Images and Graphics to add some color instead
Colors
Keep it Simple
Dont use too many colors Dont use colors that are hard to read (e.g. red on blue)
Hard to Read Hard to Read
Easy to Read Easy to Read Easy to Read
Fonts
Sans-Serif Fonts (e.g. Arial, Verdana)
Used for Titles and Headings, Short Blocks of Text
Serif Fonts (e.g. Times New Roman, Garamond)

Has feet, easier to read Used for larger blocks of Text
Fonts (cont.)
Use Fonts that are large enough to read from a distance
Provide Levels of Depth
Heading
Sub-Heading
Body text or paragraphs.
Fonts (cont.)
Do not use more than 2-3 Font faces and sizes and faces Embed Unusual Fonts
Use File-> Package for CD
WPI Logos and Other Images

Do not download the WPI logo from the homepage, use the .emf file for PowerPoint WPI Logos must be downloaded from: https://www.wpi.edu/Graphics/Official/
.gif from WPI Website
.emf from Official WPI Logo Page

If you have a corporate sponsor, ask for a higher resolution logo 200-300 dpi recommended for all images .emf and .jpg typically look the best
Layout
For most Project Posters:
Three-column layout recommended Material organized from left-to-right Write your poster content concisely Focus on key findings and important points
Layout
Set your poster size in Page Setup
File -> Page Setup
Layout
For best results, leave a margin border around your poster

Spelling, Typos and Misprints

Make Sure to Spell-Check Your Poster Print a Test Print on Regular 8.5 X 11 Paper Before Final Submission Reprints Take More Time and Cost More $$$
You will be charged extra for reprints!
Spelling, Typos and Misprints

Use Scale to fit paper setting to print a test poster on regular 8.5 X 11 paper
Sample Posters
Example of A Less Effective Poster Design

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Development of Effective Poster Presentations

John Doe (Management), Jane Smith (Computer Science), Frank Jones (Management), Sally Carter (Industrial Engineering) Advisor: Professor Kankana Mukherjee
Sponsor Logo
Results/Outcomes
Abstract
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Methods/Process
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Background
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Conclusions/Recommendations
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Acknowledgments
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Project Goals/Objectives
Results/Outcomes
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References
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Sponsor Logo
Results/Outcomes
Abstract
Methods/Process
Acknowledgments
References

Sponsor Logo
Results/Outcomes
Abstract
Methods/Process
Background
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Acknowledgments
Results/Outcomes
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References

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Use Borders, Images and Graphics to add some color instead

Hard to Read Hard to Read

Easy to Read Easy to Read Easy to Read

Serif Fonts (e.g. Times New Roman, Garamond)

WPI Logos and Other Images

WPI Logos and Other Images

.gif from WPI Website

.emf from Official WPI Logo Page

WPI Logos and Other Images

Spelling, Typos and Misprints

Spelling, Typos and Misprints

Example of A Less Effective Poster Design

Development of Effective Poster Presentations

Development of Effective Poster Presentations

Development of Effective Poster Presentations

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