Poster Research

I decided to do further research on poster font from looking at my feedback on it 'positioning of the test, not sure it works where it is'.
I have now gained a brooder knowledge on poster font, size and positioning and have found lots of useful tips from http://www.amstat.org/meetings/csp/2013/postertips.cfm. I will consider all of these tips when updating my digipak.

Formatting Tips:

• Less is more. Be clear and concise with poster design and content. Overcrowding a poster makes it difficult to read.
• Use fonts that are large enough to read at a distance.
• Include the title and name(s) of the presenter(s) in larger, bolder font than the rest of the poster.
• Provide clear labels or headings for each section of your presentation.
• Remember contrast. Put light-colored fonts on dark backgrounds and dark fonts on light-colored backgrounds so that your viewer can see your text clearly.
• Imbed high-quality graphics and videos.
• Avoid hyperlinks. Internet access will not be available during your presentation.
• Sound is not permitted due to the open area in which posters will be presented.

Content Tips:

• Coverage: In addition to title/author and abstract, most successful posters provide brief statements of introduction, method, subjects, procedure, results, and conclusions. Ask yourself:
  • Have you provided all the obvious information?
  • Will a casual observer walk away understanding your major findings after a quick perusal of your material?
  • Will a more careful reader learn enough to ask informed questions?
  • What would you need to know if you were viewing this material for the first time?


• Clarity: People attending a poster session are free to move about from poster to poster and often must view a poster from a distance, making it difficult to read excessive text and small fonts. With this in mind we recommend you:
  • Use large fonts and limit text to essential information. Place your major points in the poster and have the nonessential, but interesting, sidelights for informal discussion.
  • Keep content simple and communicate clearly.
  • Consider whether the sequence of information is evident. Indicate the ordering of your material with numbers, letters, or arrows when necessary.
  • "A picture's worth a thousand words." Imaginative use of captioned illustrations, photographs, graphs, video (without sound) or other types of visually appealing material is an extremely effective mode of communication in a poster presentation.
  • Make your final conclusions or summary a concise statement of your most important findings.