TPC Poster FAQs/Quick Reference

Consider:

• A poster is an effective visual communication tool. If you’re not present, the audience should still be able to get something from it.
• It should be mostly visuals/illustrations and have limited, concise text. There is beauty in brevity.
• It should focus on one single message.
  
• Keep the sequence ordered and obvious.
  

Examples: http://www.ncsu.edu/project/posters/examples/

Display and interaction:

• Size:    No larger than “40 x 40”. Consider the weight of any 3D item as the posters will be connected by push pins.
• Your name and title of poster (for further contacts). The title needs to be the same as what appears in the program.
• Font:   
• Size at least 28. Consider 40 for the title (bolded). The poster should be easily visiblefrom 2 meters away.
• Use both upper and lower case for general content.
• Using color can be effective or ineffective. Print it out and stand away and close to see if it appears blurry. White on blue or red and black on yellow are easy to see.
• Avoid any highlighters used for text, limited neon, and reflective materials.
• Supply a quick reference sheet for viewers to take away which includes your full name, poster title and contact info. This could be a strip of paper.
• The poster’s aim is to start a dialogue. Consider having your initial speaking time about 1 minute for intro/ overview and summary, Allow  time for dialogue and ease for those who  ‘drop in’ to get the gist quickly.

For more ideas go to: http://www.ncsu.edu/project/posters  where some of these tips come from.

Process:

• Room open and hanging/attachment materials supplied on Friday before conference.
• Room open and hanging/attachment materials supplied on Monday, from 7:30am. The door will be open for access all day long. Do not leave valuables!
• Be present from 11:55- 1:15. You can bring your lunch to the room.
• Remove poster and return supplies by 4:00 pm. No posters will be kept.

Any further  questions? Contact, Emma Bourassa, ebourassa@tru.ca or Jacqueline Kampman, jkampman@tru.ca  for more information.