how to design a poster based on information by kathryn tosney from the society for developmental...
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How to design a poster
based on information by Kathryn Tosney
from theSociety for Developmental Biology
web sitehttp://sdb.bio.purdue.edu
First, have good data………
Design your poster to attract a mixed audience
not just yourcompetitors……
bad poster
good poster
Layout in column format to allow smooth flow ofthe audience
Indicate the sequence
Use “visualgrammar”vary font sizechoose readable font
Emphasize important information
Emphasize visually
Avoid visualdistraction
Make text readable
All capitals font isdifficult to read.Avoid long sentences
Stand back at least 4 ftwhen assembling yourposter
Differentiate context, data, summary and conclusions
Keep it simple
have a “take homemessage”
be concise, enthusiastic,and knowledgeablebe confident and brighteyed!don’t rabbit on!