Public Speaking: Poster Presentations

The large format printer in the Technology Lab can print posters up to 36" by 48."

Organization

• Use headers to organize your information.
• Use a clean, easy-to-follow layout with elements that align.
• Consider using columns so your audience knows where to begin.

Text & Images

• Do not overload your audience with too much text! Keep it brief and to the point.
• Use a font that is easy to read.
• Include relevant pictures and charts.

Final Touches

• Include citations for outside sources.
• Use color to grab attention, but make sure it is still easy to read.
• Be sure to include your name and contact information somewhere.

Content is laid out in 3 easy-to-follow columns

Colors are eye-catching but not overwhelming

Colors are consistent throughout the poster

Clear headings for each section

Text is broken into smaller pieces, so there are no huge blocks of text

Image used with permission. See comments from the poster creator at Librarian Design Share.

Background, color, and font are distracting

Too much text!

No 'flow' to the poster

Boxes are oddly shaped and poorly aligned

Juvenile graphic instead of relevant image from experiment

Image used with permission. Get more information on Colin Purrington's website.