How to Make a Poster
The simplest way to create your poster is by using the recommended software: Microsoft PowerPoint.
Steps for creating your poster:
- First you need to set your desired dimensions
- Our plotter size has two paper lengths for poster printing, 42" and 36". One of your dimension HAS to be set at 42" or 36". Our limits are 48W x 42H, or 48W x 36H, or 42H x 36W, please do not exceed these dimensions.
- For PowerPoint 2016
- To change the dimensions of your poster go to Design tab > Page Setup
- To change the dimensions of your poster go to Design tab > Page Setup
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For PowerPoint 2016
- To change dimensions of your poster go to Design tab > Slide Size > Custom Slide Size
Color Management
- Use only white background (this is to reduce overhead costs)
Images
- Use only high resolution images if possible to avoid pixelation
- Place a thin black border around your images to help them stand out
Figures, Tables, Charts
- All figures, tables, and charts should be captioned with a thin black border to help them stand out
- Use of 3-D tables and charts should be avoided at all costs
Logo
- Your poster should contain a UNCW logo, please download the image from Printing Services (this prevents pixelation caused by stretching smaller images). Note: If you are not associated with UNCW athletics, you are only permitted to use the "House" logo. We will change or add a logo before printing if it is not the house or if it is pixilated. Please download the TIFF for Windows format (available in S, M, L sizes in teal, navy,or black).
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Inserting Text
- For PowerPoint 2010 & 2016
- To insert text, go to the Insert tab > Text box (Tip: Do not overwhelm your poster with text)
Click here for more information to help you design an effective poster.
Poster Submission for Printing by CSURF
- Fill out the Poster Printing request form and email to csurf@uncw.edu. Please give us at least 2 days notice for printing. Some times of the year are particularly busy and sometimes assistants are not immediately available to print.
Example Posters
- Here is a sample poster created for a history project
- Here is a sample poster that contains a basic abstract format
- Here is a sample of an experimental poster
- Here is a sample of a research poster
- Here is a sample of a research poster
For questions about workshops or poster making/printing in general, please email: csurf@uncw.edu