1. Size of the Poster
Standard size - 90cm x 120cm
Layout -Portrait or landscape
Titles: At least 72 point
Headings: At least 48 point
Text: At least 24 point
2. General guideline
- The flow of your poster should be clear to the reader.
- Introduction should be in top left, conclusions bottom right.
- In general columns are easier to follow than rows.
- You can use numbers or letters to label different sections/blocks in your poster.
- Use headings to convey major points.
- Most important messages should appear at the top of the poster (details and supplementary points lower).
- Details detract from the main point and should be avoided.
- Balance the use of graphics and text (horizontal, vertical or diagonal symmetry in placement of figures and text).
3. Text
- Use active voice.
- Use phrases rather than full sentences
- Lists (bullet points, numbered) are useful
- Avoid jargon and acronyms.
- Use a serif font (Sans-serif is alright for headings).
- Left-justified text is best (fully-justified is difficult to manage in columns).
- Restrict the number of fonts to 2-3 at most.
4. Font
- A clear font is Arial
- No requirement to use it
- Ensure the font you use is readable
5. Content
- Introduction
- Aims / Objectives
- Methodology
- Results
- Summary (Conclusion)
