Presentation Posters
Purpose of Presentation Posters
The purpose of a presentation poster is to communicate to a client what the final design might look like, how it functions, and how it meets the user's needs.
Presentation posters are used at the later stages of the design process, to communicate with clients and gather feedback and final approval before moving to the creation stage.
Tools
Designers can use a variety of tools for creating a presentation board. There is no set format or technique. How much time and resources you have, as well as the purpose of the presentation board, will determine what tools and techniques you use. Some possible techniques are:
Rendered images created in a CAD program
High-quality sketches
Photographs
Photoshop, Illustrator, or Indesign to layout pages
Online design programs such as Google sheets or Canva
Tips
Keep the background simple - a single color is often best
Use a grid to organize your space
Use a consistent color scheme
Use a consistent font for titles, annotations, labels, etc.
Organize your space in a logical way
from concept to final design
Showing the sequence of steps when using the product
Include
Use this list to guide you unless your teacher has given you different instructions.
High quality images of your final design (photographs, sketches, or renderings)
Your name
Title of the project
Statement outlining the goal or purpose of the design
Detail images, or close-ups, of parts of the design
Annotations about function, form, material
Information about the user and/or user context
Images showing the product being used by the user
Step-by-Step tutorial from Product Tank
Watch the video below to learn some techniques and strategies for presenting your designs.
Resources
Canva.com: Online poster and graphic design site
Pinterest Board with examples of presentation boards
Sketch tutorials: Step-by-step guides for creating industrial design sketches
The Design Sketchbook: A website focused on teaching and developing industrial design sketching skills
Evaluating Your Presentation Poster
Content
Your poster should contain the appropriate content for the task.
Refer to the success criteria provided by your teacher to ensure you have included all the necessary information.
Your poster should communicate clearly and concisely
Do not simply cut and paste blocks of text from your inquiry portfolio. Carefully consider how you can rephrase, revise text. It may be even possible to omit text that is not necessary for communicating the main ideas and features of the design.
Graphic Design
The design of the poster plays an important role in how you communicate your thinking about the product .
Use the principles of graphic design to guide you.
Use a grid to organize elements of your poster (Alignment)
Render your images with a transparent background - this will allow you to place the image anywhere
Be aware of the meanings associated with color. Blue is associated with trust and communication: Ideal for social media or medical devices.
Use consistent fonts and colors to organize the content (Repetition)
Use high quality images in your design - one poorly drawn, rendered, or scanned image will bring down the quality of the whole work.
