Use three columns that read top to bottom then left to right.
Use plenty of white space
Use distinct section headings
Use consistent spacing
Add emphasis with bold, color, italics or underline, but don’t overdo it!
Best Practices: Text
Minimum font sizes:
Body text should be at least 24 point (larger if space allows)
Section headings should be at least 36 point
Title text should be at least 72 point
Avoid long paragraphs: keep blocks of text to 50-75 words
Total poster word count should be between 600 - 800 words
Keep it brief: less is more!
Text should be readable from 5 feet away
Use an easy to read sans serif font, such as Arial, Calibri, or Verdana
Best Practices: Design & Color
Use a simple, coordinated color scheme, with 2 to 3 colors
Avoid red, green, and yellow text
The more contrast the better: darker text on a lighter background is best
Best Practices: Images
Graphics, charts, and photos are key to visually displaying the results of your research
Keep graphs as simple and interpretable as possible
Label data directly on charts, graphs, etc. or provide a legend
Be careful with web images as they are often not high enough resolution when enlarged to poster size. Try to find images that are a resolution of 300 dpi
Be sure you have permission to use images on your poster
Accessibility
Use a large font
Use a sans serif font such as Calibri or Arial
Black text on a white background is best
All images and graphics should include alt text
If including video, make sure it has closed captioning.
