Efficient Design on One Page
Presentation Slide
Research posters are typically designed as a single presentation slide using software like Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, etc. that allows you to save your slide/poster as a PDF for "large format" printing.
The easiest way to get started on an effective poster design is to download a template. Many templates are available in a wide range of sizes and layouts. Be sure to review the event guidelines before selecting a template. If you are not working from a template, you will need to change the slide size to the dimensions of your poster—before you begin designing.Ìý
Visual Aids
When possible, use visual aids instead of text to communicate your ideas. Visual aids, such as graphs, timelines, images and diagrams, can help other quickly make sense of your work while highlighting key insights.
Most images available online are subject to copyright and are likely too small for your research poster. Though images might look good on your computer, they can look blurry when printed at scale. Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØoffers high-quality images and logos for free to use in your presentations and posters.
Printing
CU's Imaging Services prints posters and more. Other departments can print posters. Ask around to compare prices, which can vary significantly.