By the artist's standards, a Greek amphora is as neat as a wheelbarrow is as cool as a quivering mass of dots is as super-duper as faux-historical furniture and bamboo, plaid, and swirling patterns.
Content of the poster. 1  Make sure the title and authorâs name are prominent and eye-catching. 2  Remember to include contact details. 3  Tell a story: provide clear flow of information from introduction to conclusion.  Focus on your major findings â a common fault is to try to cover too much.
Creating your poster. Plan on paper first. Let the technology serve the message, not dictate it. Once you've planned it, you can use Microsoft PowerPoint or Word to create your poster. These are not graphical layout applications, but they are adequate in most cases.