SlideShare a Scribd company logo
POSTER
Basic guide
Communicational Tool
A poster is a piece of printed paper designed
to be attached to a wall or vertical surface
What is a poster?
Communicational Tool
A poster is a piece of printed paper designed
to be attached to a wall or vertical surface
It is a very effective
What is a poster?
Communicational Tool
It is a very effective
What is a poster?
A poster is a piece of printed paper designed
to be attached to a wall or vertical surface
POSTER: TEXT AND GRAPHICS
 Purpose
 Color
 Font
 Background
 Layout
 Graphics
You need to consider:
 Your message has to be
clear.
 Do some thumb stetches
so you can decide how is
the best way to impact
with your message.
Purpose:
What is your poster meant for?
 When choosing colors for your poster, using 2-3
colors will give the best look.
 The background and text should have a high
contrast. To ensure this, use a light color for the
background with a dark colored text or a darker
background with light text.
Color
Background
 Often times a solid tone, or a very simple gradient
is the best option.
 Also, choose a color that will complement the color
you have chosen for your font.
 Avoid red-green combinations.
 Titles should be readable from 6 m. away and the and
body text from 2 m.
 Headings and other text having the same level of
importance should be the same font size.
 Leave breathing space around your text.
Font
 Be sure everything has its space.
 Leave enough space for titles, body text and
images.
 Remember to organize information from left to right.
Layout
Graphics
 Visual information is essential
 The type of image
 The place that is uses in the format
 Its size
You only have a few seconds to catch
people’s attention
Use them wisely

More Related Content

Viewers also liked

Atmosphere 6th
Atmosphere 6thAtmosphere 6th
Atmosphere 6th
5astandrew
 
Science quiz energy 2
Science quiz energy 2Science quiz energy 2
Science quiz energy 2
5astandrew
 
Systems of a food chain 6th 2016
Systems of a food chain 6th 2016Systems of a food chain 6th 2016
Systems of a food chain 6th 2016
5astandrew
 
Microorganisms
MicroorganismsMicroorganisms
Microorganisms
5astandrew
 
Investigation garbage
Investigation garbageInvestigation garbage
Investigation garbage
5astandrew
 
Effective power points 6t grade 2016
Effective power points 6t grade 2016Effective power points 6t grade 2016
Effective power points 6t grade 2016
5astandrew
 
Compost
CompostCompost
Compost
5astandrew
 
Colonial culture and society latin america 5th grade
Colonial culture and society latin america 5th gradeColonial culture and society latin america 5th grade
Colonial culture and society latin america 5th grade
5astandrew
 
Lithosphere and erosion
Lithosphere and erosionLithosphere and erosion
Lithosphere and erosion
5astandrew
 
Background and history of the european expansion quiz 1
Background and history of the european expansion quiz 1Background and history of the european expansion quiz 1
Background and history of the european expansion quiz 15astandrew
 
Science quiz energy in the environment
Science quiz energy in the environmentScience quiz energy in the environment
Science quiz energy in the environment
5astandrew
 
Science quiz hydrosphere
Science quiz hydrosphereScience quiz hydrosphere
Science quiz hydrosphere
5astandrew
 

Viewers also liked (12)

Atmosphere 6th
Atmosphere 6thAtmosphere 6th
Atmosphere 6th
 
Science quiz energy 2
Science quiz energy 2Science quiz energy 2
Science quiz energy 2
 
Systems of a food chain 6th 2016
Systems of a food chain 6th 2016Systems of a food chain 6th 2016
Systems of a food chain 6th 2016
 
Microorganisms
MicroorganismsMicroorganisms
Microorganisms
 
Investigation garbage
Investigation garbageInvestigation garbage
Investigation garbage
 
Effective power points 6t grade 2016
Effective power points 6t grade 2016Effective power points 6t grade 2016
Effective power points 6t grade 2016
 
Compost
CompostCompost
Compost
 
Colonial culture and society latin america 5th grade
Colonial culture and society latin america 5th gradeColonial culture and society latin america 5th grade
Colonial culture and society latin america 5th grade
 
Lithosphere and erosion
Lithosphere and erosionLithosphere and erosion
Lithosphere and erosion
 
Background and history of the european expansion quiz 1
Background and history of the european expansion quiz 1Background and history of the european expansion quiz 1
Background and history of the european expansion quiz 1
 
Science quiz energy in the environment
Science quiz energy in the environmentScience quiz energy in the environment
Science quiz energy in the environment
 
Science quiz hydrosphere
Science quiz hydrosphereScience quiz hydrosphere
Science quiz hydrosphere
 

Similar to Poster basic guide

7773153.ppt
7773153.ppt7773153.ppt
7773153.ppt
MFikri34
 
Poster Presentation
Poster PresentationPoster Presentation
Poster Presentation
Laxmikant Zawar
 
Design a poster like a pro!
Design a poster like a pro!Design a poster like a pro!
Design a poster like a pro!
KidsintheCloud
 
How to use Canva to effectively promote your brand?
How to use Canva to effectively promote your brand?How to use Canva to effectively promote your brand?
How to use Canva to effectively promote your brand?
Evelyn Jara
 
UI UX Tips and Guidelines
UI UX Tips and GuidelinesUI UX Tips and Guidelines
UI UX Tips and Guidelines
MRD Official
 
Graphic design intro2
Graphic design intro2Graphic design intro2
Graphic design intro2Sarah Sutter
 
Rules of thumb for using colour in your content
Rules of thumb for using colour in your contentRules of thumb for using colour in your content
Rules of thumb for using colour in your content
TCUK
 
Graphic Designing Presentation (Tips & Tricks)
Graphic Designing Presentation (Tips & Tricks)Graphic Designing Presentation (Tips & Tricks)
Graphic Designing Presentation (Tips & Tricks)
RJNithin
 
Fonts, Colours and Images
Fonts, Colours and ImagesFonts, Colours and Images
Fonts, Colours and Imagescachs_computing
 
Form research
Form research Form research
Form research
janinagassler
 
Orangeeeeee
OrangeeeeeeOrangeeeeee
Orangeeeeeechiach
 
NWR: Layout Design: Student Collaboration
NWR: Layout Design: Student CollaborationNWR: Layout Design: Student Collaboration
NWR: Layout Design: Student Collaboration
Ali Haider Saeed
 
Using posters to communiate your research
Using posters to communiate your researchUsing posters to communiate your research
Using posters to communiate your research
Hooi Shyan
 
Poster design print
Poster design printPoster design print
Poster design printkank03
 
Newspaper Layout and Basic Guidelines
Newspaper Layout and Basic GuidelinesNewspaper Layout and Basic Guidelines
Newspaper Layout and Basic Guidelines
WENDELL TARAYA
 
Arvind Pandit Design 101 Techniques
Arvind Pandit Design 101 TechniquesArvind Pandit Design 101 Techniques
Arvind Pandit Design 101 Techniques
Anu Sajal
 
What is a poster
What is a posterWhat is a poster
What is a poster
Cnavarrovargas
 
Poster guidelines iws 2017
Poster guidelines iws 2017Poster guidelines iws 2017
Poster guidelines iws 2017
Wild Life
 
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Designers - IAP 2014
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Designers - IAP 2014Seven Habits of Highly Effective Designers - IAP 2014
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Designers - IAP 2014
DUSPviz
 
Research into existing sport magazines
Research into existing sport magazinesResearch into existing sport magazines
Research into existing sport magazines
andrasmediastudies
 

Similar to Poster basic guide (20)

7773153.ppt
7773153.ppt7773153.ppt
7773153.ppt
 
Poster Presentation
Poster PresentationPoster Presentation
Poster Presentation
 
Design a poster like a pro!
Design a poster like a pro!Design a poster like a pro!
Design a poster like a pro!
 
How to use Canva to effectively promote your brand?
How to use Canva to effectively promote your brand?How to use Canva to effectively promote your brand?
How to use Canva to effectively promote your brand?
 
UI UX Tips and Guidelines
UI UX Tips and GuidelinesUI UX Tips and Guidelines
UI UX Tips and Guidelines
 
Graphic design intro2
Graphic design intro2Graphic design intro2
Graphic design intro2
 
Rules of thumb for using colour in your content
Rules of thumb for using colour in your contentRules of thumb for using colour in your content
Rules of thumb for using colour in your content
 
Graphic Designing Presentation (Tips & Tricks)
Graphic Designing Presentation (Tips & Tricks)Graphic Designing Presentation (Tips & Tricks)
Graphic Designing Presentation (Tips & Tricks)
 
Fonts, Colours and Images
Fonts, Colours and ImagesFonts, Colours and Images
Fonts, Colours and Images
 
Form research
Form research Form research
Form research
 
Orangeeeeee
OrangeeeeeeOrangeeeeee
Orangeeeeee
 
NWR: Layout Design: Student Collaboration
NWR: Layout Design: Student CollaborationNWR: Layout Design: Student Collaboration
NWR: Layout Design: Student Collaboration
 
Using posters to communiate your research
Using posters to communiate your researchUsing posters to communiate your research
Using posters to communiate your research
 
Poster design print
Poster design printPoster design print
Poster design print
 
Newspaper Layout and Basic Guidelines
Newspaper Layout and Basic GuidelinesNewspaper Layout and Basic Guidelines
Newspaper Layout and Basic Guidelines
 
Arvind Pandit Design 101 Techniques
Arvind Pandit Design 101 TechniquesArvind Pandit Design 101 Techniques
Arvind Pandit Design 101 Techniques
 
What is a poster
What is a posterWhat is a poster
What is a poster
 
Poster guidelines iws 2017
Poster guidelines iws 2017Poster guidelines iws 2017
Poster guidelines iws 2017
 
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Designers - IAP 2014
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Designers - IAP 2014Seven Habits of Highly Effective Designers - IAP 2014
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Designers - IAP 2014
 
Research into existing sport magazines
Research into existing sport magazinesResearch into existing sport magazines
Research into existing sport magazines
 

More from 5astandrew

Microorganisms
MicroorganismsMicroorganisms
Microorganisms
5astandrew
 
Electricity quiz (1)
Electricity quiz (1)Electricity quiz (1)
Electricity quiz (1)
5astandrew
 
Lerning the lyrics johnny b goode
Lerning the lyrics johnny b goodeLerning the lyrics johnny b goode
Lerning the lyrics johnny b goode
5astandrew
 
Matter and its transformations
Matter and its transformationsMatter and its transformations
Matter and its transformations
5astandrew
 
Pollution
PollutionPollution
Pollution
5astandrew
 
Terrains of chile 2
Terrains of chile 2Terrains of chile 2
Terrains of chile 2
5astandrew
 
Terrains of chile 2
Terrains of chile 2Terrains of chile 2
Terrains of chile 2
5astandrew
 
Microorganisms
MicroorganismsMicroorganisms
Microorganisms
5astandrew
 
Harmful effects of tobacco
Harmful effects of tobaccoHarmful effects of tobacco
Harmful effects of tobacco
5astandrew
 
Nutrition
NutritionNutrition
Nutrition
5astandrew
 
Nutrition
NutritionNutrition
Nutrition
5astandrew
 
Scientific poster
Scientific posterScientific poster
Scientific poster
5astandrew
 
Scientific poster
Scientific posterScientific poster
Scientific poster5astandrew
 
Colonialism
ColonialismColonialism
Colonialism
5astandrew
 

More from 5astandrew (14)

Microorganisms
MicroorganismsMicroorganisms
Microorganisms
 
Electricity quiz (1)
Electricity quiz (1)Electricity quiz (1)
Electricity quiz (1)
 
Lerning the lyrics johnny b goode
Lerning the lyrics johnny b goodeLerning the lyrics johnny b goode
Lerning the lyrics johnny b goode
 
Matter and its transformations
Matter and its transformationsMatter and its transformations
Matter and its transformations
 
Pollution
PollutionPollution
Pollution
 
Terrains of chile 2
Terrains of chile 2Terrains of chile 2
Terrains of chile 2
 
Terrains of chile 2
Terrains of chile 2Terrains of chile 2
Terrains of chile 2
 
Microorganisms
MicroorganismsMicroorganisms
Microorganisms
 
Harmful effects of tobacco
Harmful effects of tobaccoHarmful effects of tobacco
Harmful effects of tobacco
 
Nutrition
NutritionNutrition
Nutrition
 
Nutrition
NutritionNutrition
Nutrition
 
Scientific poster
Scientific posterScientific poster
Scientific poster
 
Scientific poster
Scientific posterScientific poster
Scientific poster
 
Colonialism
ColonialismColonialism
Colonialism
 

Recently uploaded

The Accursed House by Émile Gaboriau.pptx
The Accursed House by Émile Gaboriau.pptxThe Accursed House by Émile Gaboriau.pptx
The Accursed House by Émile Gaboriau.pptx
DhatriParmar
 
Phrasal Verbs.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Phrasal Verbs.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXPhrasal Verbs.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Phrasal Verbs.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
MIRIAMSALINAS13
 
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdf
Welcome to TechSoup   New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfWelcome to TechSoup   New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdf
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdf
TechSoup
 
Adversarial Attention Modeling for Multi-dimensional Emotion Regression.pdf
Adversarial Attention Modeling for Multi-dimensional Emotion Regression.pdfAdversarial Attention Modeling for Multi-dimensional Emotion Regression.pdf
Adversarial Attention Modeling for Multi-dimensional Emotion Regression.pdf
Po-Chuan Chen
 
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdf
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfThe Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdf
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdf
kaushalkr1407
 
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptx
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptxHonest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptx
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptx
timhan337
 
Language Across the Curriculm LAC B.Ed.
Language Across the  Curriculm LAC B.Ed.Language Across the  Curriculm LAC B.Ed.
Language Across the Curriculm LAC B.Ed.
Atul Kumar Singh
 
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
beazzy04
 
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official PublicationThe Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
Delapenabediema
 
Chapter 3 - Islamic Banking Products and Services.pptx
Chapter 3 - Islamic Banking Products and Services.pptxChapter 3 - Islamic Banking Products and Services.pptx
Chapter 3 - Islamic Banking Products and Services.pptx
Mohd Adib Abd Muin, Senior Lecturer at Universiti Utara Malaysia
 
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER  FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...TESDA TM1 REVIEWER  FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
EugeneSaldivar
 
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic Imperative
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativeEmbracing GenAI - A Strategic Imperative
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic Imperative
Peter Windle
 
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptx
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxInstructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptx
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptx
Jheel Barad
 
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in Education
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationA Strategic Approach: GenAI in Education
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in Education
Peter Windle
 
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptx
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxPalestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptx
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptx
RaedMohamed3
 
Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.
Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.
Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.
Ashokrao Mane college of Pharmacy Peth-Vadgaon
 
Model Attribute Check Company Auto Property
Model Attribute  Check Company Auto PropertyModel Attribute  Check Company Auto Property
Model Attribute Check Company Auto Property
Celine George
 
Guidance_and_Counselling.pdf B.Ed. 4th Semester
Guidance_and_Counselling.pdf B.Ed. 4th SemesterGuidance_and_Counselling.pdf B.Ed. 4th Semester
Guidance_and_Counselling.pdf B.Ed. 4th Semester
Atul Kumar Singh
 
Digital Tools and AI for Teaching Learning and Research
Digital Tools and AI for Teaching Learning and ResearchDigital Tools and AI for Teaching Learning and Research
Digital Tools and AI for Teaching Learning and Research
Vikramjit Singh
 
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp Network
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkIntroduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp Network
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp Network
TechSoup
 

Recently uploaded (20)

The Accursed House by Émile Gaboriau.pptx
The Accursed House by Émile Gaboriau.pptxThe Accursed House by Émile Gaboriau.pptx
The Accursed House by Émile Gaboriau.pptx
 
Phrasal Verbs.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Phrasal Verbs.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXPhrasal Verbs.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Phrasal Verbs.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
 
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdf
Welcome to TechSoup   New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfWelcome to TechSoup   New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdf
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdf
 
Adversarial Attention Modeling for Multi-dimensional Emotion Regression.pdf
Adversarial Attention Modeling for Multi-dimensional Emotion Regression.pdfAdversarial Attention Modeling for Multi-dimensional Emotion Regression.pdf
Adversarial Attention Modeling for Multi-dimensional Emotion Regression.pdf
 
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdf
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfThe Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdf
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdf
 
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptx
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptxHonest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptx
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptx
 
Language Across the Curriculm LAC B.Ed.
Language Across the  Curriculm LAC B.Ed.Language Across the  Curriculm LAC B.Ed.
Language Across the Curriculm LAC B.Ed.
 
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
Sha'Carri Richardson Presentation 202345
 
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official PublicationThe Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
The Challenger.pdf DNHS Official Publication
 
Chapter 3 - Islamic Banking Products and Services.pptx
Chapter 3 - Islamic Banking Products and Services.pptxChapter 3 - Islamic Banking Products and Services.pptx
Chapter 3 - Islamic Banking Products and Services.pptx
 
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER  FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...TESDA TM1 REVIEWER  FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
TESDA TM1 REVIEWER FOR NATIONAL ASSESSMENT WRITTEN AND ORAL QUESTIONS WITH A...
 
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic Imperative
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativeEmbracing GenAI - A Strategic Imperative
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic Imperative
 
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptx
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxInstructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptx
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptx
 
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in Education
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationA Strategic Approach: GenAI in Education
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in Education
 
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptx
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxPalestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptx
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptx
 
Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.
Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.
Biological Screening of Herbal Drugs in detailed.
 
Model Attribute Check Company Auto Property
Model Attribute  Check Company Auto PropertyModel Attribute  Check Company Auto Property
Model Attribute Check Company Auto Property
 
Guidance_and_Counselling.pdf B.Ed. 4th Semester
Guidance_and_Counselling.pdf B.Ed. 4th SemesterGuidance_and_Counselling.pdf B.Ed. 4th Semester
Guidance_and_Counselling.pdf B.Ed. 4th Semester
 
Digital Tools and AI for Teaching Learning and Research
Digital Tools and AI for Teaching Learning and ResearchDigital Tools and AI for Teaching Learning and Research
Digital Tools and AI for Teaching Learning and Research
 
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp Network
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkIntroduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp Network
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp Network
 

Poster basic guide

  • 2. Communicational Tool A poster is a piece of printed paper designed to be attached to a wall or vertical surface What is a poster?
  • 3. Communicational Tool A poster is a piece of printed paper designed to be attached to a wall or vertical surface It is a very effective What is a poster?
  • 4. Communicational Tool It is a very effective What is a poster? A poster is a piece of printed paper designed to be attached to a wall or vertical surface
  • 5. POSTER: TEXT AND GRAPHICS
  • 6.  Purpose  Color  Font  Background  Layout  Graphics You need to consider:
  • 7.  Your message has to be clear.  Do some thumb stetches so you can decide how is the best way to impact with your message. Purpose: What is your poster meant for?
  • 8.  When choosing colors for your poster, using 2-3 colors will give the best look.  The background and text should have a high contrast. To ensure this, use a light color for the background with a dark colored text or a darker background with light text. Color
  • 9. Background  Often times a solid tone, or a very simple gradient is the best option.  Also, choose a color that will complement the color you have chosen for your font.  Avoid red-green combinations.
  • 10.  Titles should be readable from 6 m. away and the and body text from 2 m.  Headings and other text having the same level of importance should be the same font size.  Leave breathing space around your text. Font
  • 11.  Be sure everything has its space.  Leave enough space for titles, body text and images.  Remember to organize information from left to right. Layout
  • 12. Graphics  Visual information is essential  The type of image  The place that is uses in the format  Its size
  • 13. You only have a few seconds to catch people’s attention Use them wisely