The document provides guidance on designing effective academic and research posters. It discusses key elements that should be included in posters such as the title, authors, introduction, methods, results, discussion, references, future work, acknowledgements and logo. The document also provides tips on poster design including using the proper orientation (vertical vs. horizontal), appropriate font sizes and styles, effective use of color, balanced layout, clear organization of information, and inclusion of visual elements like images and figures. Overall, the document is a guide for creating well-designed posters that clearly communicate the essential information about a research project or academic work.

1. Academic and
Research Posters
Bajinder Pal Singh
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)
July 2015

2. What is a Poster ?
PART A

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9. Source: http://phdposters.com/galfs/o49_p1_backrub.jpg

10. What is a Poster
A large printed picture, photograph, or notice
that you stick or pin to a wall or board, usually
for decoration or to advertise something.

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13. PART B
Information required
in a Poster

14. Information
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15. Title
Information

16. Authors
Information

17. Introduction
Information

18. Method/s
Information

19. Results
Information

20. Discussion
Information

21. References
Information

22. Future Work
Information

23. Acknowledgements
Information

24. Logo
Information

25. Title
Information

26. Authors
Information

27. Introduction
Information

28. Method/s
Information

29. Results
Information

30. Discussion
Information

31. References
Information

32. Future Work
Information

33. Acknowledgements
Information

34. Logo
Information

35. 1. Title
2. Authors
3. Introduction
4. Methods
5. Results
6. Discussion
7. References
8. Future work
9. Acknowledgements
10. Logo
Information

36. Design of Academic Posters
Image source: http://www.freeimageslive.co.uk/files/images003/design.jpg
PART C
Design of Academic Posters

37. Orientation

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Horizontal

40. Source: http://blog.chasejarvis.com/blog/2013/01/the-new-horizontal/

41. 10 inches
7.5inches
Size

42. Large 24” x 36”
61 x 91 cm
Medium 18” x 24”
46 x 61 cm
Small11” x 17”
28 x 43 cm
A4 8.5” x 11”
22 x 28 cm
Standard Poster Sizes

43. Font
Image source:
http://digitalsynopsis.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/funny-graphic-designer-
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44. Font Size

45. TITLE OF THE POSTER

46. TITLE OF THE POSTER
TITLE OF THE POSTER
TITLE OF THE POSTER
TITLE OF THE POSTER
TITLE OF THE POSTER
TITLE OF THE POSTER
TITLE OF THE POSTER
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47. Font Size
Image source: http://www.tc.umn.edu/~schne006/tutorials/poster_design/design_01.htm

48. Source: http://churchm.ag/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Header-620x348.jpg

49. Source: http://cdn.ilovetypography.com/img/serifsandsherifs1.gif

50. Source: http://www.makesigns.com/tutorials/poster-design-layout.aspx
Font Combinations

51. Colors

52. Colors

53. Colors

54. Colors

55. Colors

56. Text and Backgrounds

57. Text and Backgrounds
Dark Text on Light Background
Light Text on Dark Background

58. Backgrounds
Image Source: http://www.makesigns.com/image/makesigns/sciposters/tutorials/backgrounds-bad.jpg

59. Image Source: http://www.makesigns.com/image/makesigns/sciposters/tutorials/svp-bad.jpg
Backgrounds

60. Image Source: http://betterposters.blogspot.com/2012_02_01_archive.html

61. Image Source: http://betterposters.blogspot.com/2012_02_01_archive.html

62. Image source: http://www.thinkingwithtype.com/contents/text/
Leading/ Line Spacing

63. Poster I
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64. Poster II
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65. Poster I
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Poster II
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66. Poster I
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ne, nibh
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Poster II
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Balance

67. Image source:
http://www.ncsu.edu/project/posters/CreatePosterLayout.html
Symmetry

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Eye Movement

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70. Images

71. pixel

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dpi

73. dpi
Image source: http://www.cafepress.com/cp/info/help/index.aspx?page=images.aspx

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margin

76. 1. Orientation
2. Size
3. Font
4. Color
5. Text/Backgrounds
6. Spacing
7. Balance/Symmetry
8. Pixel
9. Margin
10. White Space
Design

77. 1. Orientation
2. Size
3. Font
4. Color
5. Text/Backgrounds
6. Spacing
7. Balance/Symmetry
8. Pixel
9. Margin
10. White Space
1. Title
2. Authors
3. Introduction
4. Methods
5. Results
6. Discussion
7. References
8. Future work
9. Acknowledgements
10. Logo
DesignInformation

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