workshop: designing effective poster presentations
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Russell Library: Spring 2016
Workshop: Designing Effective Poster Presentations
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Poster Design
Why do we do poster sessions? • Summarize our work
• Makes us competitive
• Exposure
• Feedback
• Networking
Poster Design What should you know before you start?
• Audience • Main message • Required dimensions • Vulnerability• Determine which style, programs etc. you would like
to use to create your poster. • Keep in mind particular requirements for your field
or conference
The Basics
• A poster is a visual presentation. Do NOT reproduce your written paper
• The research should speak for itself. You shouldn’t have to explain your poster
• You want to catch the audiences attention
• It should showcase your original question and your findings
• Make sure title & authors name are prominent
• Include Contact Info & References
• Tell a Story – with a clear flow of information
• Be Brief and focus on major findings
• Use images, graphs, tables etc.
Design Notes
• Use all the space. White space is important
• Use color sparingly
• Clear – flow of information
• Clearly label diagrams/drawings
• Font size
• Keep word count as low as possible
• When representing GC: Always use. “Georgia College & State University”
Design Tools
Poster Creation
Programs:• Adobe InDesign* • Microsoft Publisher• Microsoft PowerPoint*• Adobe Illustrator*• Prezi • Google Slides• Haiku Deck• Canva • Quark• GIMP
From a quality standpoint, either Adobe Photoshop or Adobe InDesign would be the best program to use.
Free Resources
Images Google Advanced Image search. Limit “usage rights”
Flickr Creative Commons – keep in mind the various licenses
Wikimedia Commons
MorgueFile – Free Photo Archive
Creative Commons Search – search multiple sites at once.
Pixabay – Free High Quality Images
Pexels – Free stock photos
FreeImages – 387,000_ Images
Design Russell Library Resources
Poster Printing Prices: 4 cents per sq. inch for high quality paper 2 cents per sq. inch for low quality paper
How big should my poster be?The maximum size that can be printed on the color plotters in the Library is 36 inches by 48 inches.
NOTE: If you have the option of setting the resolution (dpi) of your poster, it is recommended that you specify at least 150 dpi.
Examples Let’s Discuss
Website: Student Loginwww. Socrative.com
Room Name: A531DD59
References: Graphic Design-Examples of Academic Poster
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References: Poster Samples-The Univ. of Texas at Austin
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References: Poster Samples-The Univ. of Texas at Austin
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References: Poster Samples-The Univ. of Texas at Austin
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References: Graphic Design-Examples of Academic Poster
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Additional Resources • Lynda Software (Designing a Poster)
• 3D Printing
• Media Equipment Checkout Video Cameras (GoPro, H2O, Panasonic P2) Photography Cameras (Canon Powershots, Rebel
etc.) MP3 RecordersLaptops and CalculatorsProjectorsSound SystemsMicrophonesTripodsCables Other Accessories
The Poster Session Tips
• Be able to briefly explain your work.
• Ask questions.
• Be open to receiving feedback.
• Dress professionally, especially if you are a stu-dent. (But wear comfortable shoes and your nametag!)
• Smile and offer to answer any questions.
• Bring business cards.
• Bring a handout (if needed).
References
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Learning Technology and Innovation: LSE Poster Design Tips: http://lti.lse.ac.uk/poster-design/
U of T Libraries: Posters and Presentations: http://guides.library.utoronto.ca/posters_presentations
Eastern Michigan Libraries: https://www.emich.edu/it/academic/poster/documents/posterdesign.pdf
The University of Texas at Austin: Poster Samples: https://www.utexas.edu/ugs/our/poster/samples
Graphic Design: Stack Exchange – Examples of Good Academic Poster De-sign http://graphicdesign.stackexchange.com/questions/9452/examples-of-good-academic-poster-design
Fanshawe: Research Poster Samples: http://devwww.fanshawec.ca/research-poster-samples
At the Same Time: ShannonBarniskis: http://shannonbarniskis.com/research-studies/