Guidelines for Making Posters
Standard poster dimensions are in landscape or portrait layout. Posters can be trifold. Size
ranges (e.g., posters are generally either 24" x 36" or 36" x 42"). Posters should be easy
to read and not crowded. They should include
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a title
the name of the author(s), institution, and faculty mentor(s)
Generally, for studies in the physical, biological and social sciences, the main body of the
poster consists of, but is not limited to, the following:
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abstract
introduction
method (subjects, procedure)
results
discussion
illustrations (tabular and/or graphic) which support major points
Guidelines for Poster Design
The purpose of a poster is to convey information. When you design your poster, keep in
mind your audience, peers in your discipline and people with no expertise in that area.
Text and graphics are the two elements in a poster.
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Text includes titles, subheadings, captions, labels and narrative.
Graphics includes maps, charts, diagrams, illustrations or photographs.
Because people view a poster from afar and close up, your design, title and subheadings
need to be brief and attention-grabbing.