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Producing Perfect Poster Presentations

Anyone can read guidelines on what makes a great poster, but can they produce something that looks professional and clearly communicates your message?

Learn how to:

Capture the viewer’s attention
Communicate your key points
Exploit text, graphics and colour
Structure components
Use space wisely
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Insider’s Insight: Poster Presentations

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An effective poster grabs attention quickly and communicates key findings clearly and succinctly. Many posters fail because they are cluttered, overly text-heavy, or use fonts too small to read from a distance.
Always check the conference organiser’s guidelines — including poster dimensions, orientation, font sizes, and content requirements — and allow enough time to plan, write, design, and print your poster.
Use large, readable fonts (e.g., 85 pt for titles, 56 pt for author names), clear tables with no more than five rows and columns, simple graphics, and a consistent colour theme (no more than two or three colours). Avoid dark backgrounds and unprofessional clipart.
Follow the “10–10 rule”: viewers typically scan a poster for only 10 seconds from 10 feet away. Use short text blocks (under 50 words), bold headings, plain language, and visually engaging figures that quickly convey the main message.
Arrive early, bring a hanging kit, ensure the poster is neatly displayed, prepare a brief verbal summary, stay with your poster during your session, engage passers-by, and provide handouts or business cards for follow-up.

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