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Need to design a poster for an academic conference? Learn how to make it look better, communicate more effectively, and possibly even disrupt the typical discourse around your topic.
Academic Poster Templates
A Powerpoint slide deck of "traditional" poster templates based on the UMass Amherst branding guidelines. Also includes templates inspired by newer "better" and "butter" poster designs.
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Printing posters at the UMass Amherst Libraries
Upload PDF file of the poster. Pay by the inch (.02/square inch as of Spring 2024).
How to create a better research poster in less time (#betterposter Generation 2).
YouTube video by Mike Morrison (2020)
BetterPoster Templates
Powerpoint template files based on #betterposter principles by Mike Morrison (2019)
Visual and UX design principles can improve the effectiveness of poster sessions
Blog post about applying visual design principles to academic posters by Derek Crowe (2019)
Powerful Posters
Blog post summarizing different approaches to academic posters by Jamie Gallagher (2020)
Designing Communications for a Poster Fair (PDF)
Old-school poster design tips from Penn State (2005)
Sources of images
Sources of images
Most of the images in these collections are in the public domain or approved for educational use. Some may limit use for commercial or published works, so confirm rights and citation requirements before using for published, highly visible, or commercial projects.
Wikimedia Commons - public domain images collection associated with Wikipedia
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs - mostly public domain
UnSplash - stock photos
PixaBay - stock photos
The Noun Project - icons and symbols
Tools for creating information graphics
Tools for creating information graphics
QR Code Generator - for giving quick access to contact info or supplementary materials
Canva - general design tool (infographics to social media posts) free and paid options
Piktochart - infographic tool - free and paid options
Infogram - infographics - includes data visualization and charts - free and paid options
Coggle - very simple mind maps
Stormboard - many mind map formats and layouts
Miro - intended for online team collaboration - many graphic options and formats
Design books and web sites
Design books and web sites
The Functional Art and The Truthful Art - Alberto Cairo
http://albertocairo.com/
Resonate - Nancy Duarte
Illuminate - Nancy Duarte & Patti Sanchez
http://blog.duarte.com/ (web site and books)
The Back of the Napkin – Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures - Dan Roam
http://www.danroam.com/the-back-of-the-napkin/
The Non-Designers Design Book - Robin Williams, Peachpit Press 2004
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