Scientific Poster Workshop
Why Posters?
Effectively Disseminate information
Visual communication
Promote meaningful discussion
Networking
Graphic Design Components
Keep margins and padding consistent - equal spacing between sections
Arrange sections in a grid - easy to locate important information
Highlight one key section - draws attention to the most important finding
Format figures for posters - all figures should have consistent colours, font and be high resolution
*A picture is actually worth 1000 words*
Graphic Design Components
Use square box sections
No gradients or patterns as backgrounds
Maximum 2 font types
Don’t use drop shadows or word art
Logos should have a transparent background or high contrast
Poster vs Paper
Use figures, pictures and visual communications to replace words
Posters don’t require the same sections as a paper
Steps to design a poster
2. Ensure logical flow of information
3. Highlight your figures
4. Align and distribute your objects
5. Plan what you’re going to say
Setting up your poster
Setting up your poster
Helpful Functions
Vertical & Horizontal guides
Set to “20” and “20” for three equal columns for spacing
Helpful Functions
Grouping Function
Ctrl + click / cmd + click to select all pieces you want to move as a unit.
Select “group”.
Helpful Functions
Grouping Function
Now the images all appear as a single image and can be moved together
Questions?
UBC link for how to make a poster