This document provides tips for creating effective posters. It discusses why posters are important for promoting ideas, career progression, and personal goals. The key sections are on planning the purpose and content, designing the layout and highlighting important information, and checking the poster on screen and in print before redesigning. Finally, it suggests ways to engage audiences through unique visuals and references, QR codes, and following formatting guidelines. The overall message is that posters should concisely communicate your message while amusing and engaging viewers.
5. Plan
Rule 1: Define the Purpose
Rule 3: The Title Is
Important
Rule 6: Good Posters Have
Unique Features Not
Pertinent to Papers
Rule 8: Content Is Important,
But Keep It Concise
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audience
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8. Design
Rule 9: Posters Should Have Your Personality
Be UNIQUE vs be CONSISTENT.
Adhere to the rules!
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15. Be viral
? QR codes
? Twitter
? Online repositories
? Popular references
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20. Overall tips and tricks
Always check format!
Always have print-outs.
Always use QR codes and links.
Always export as pdf!
Always give credit to others!!!
Never use Comic Sans (seriously, never!) and be
careful with fancy fonts.
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