Research Guides: Sport Management 195: Grube: Poster Design

Poster Template

Use the template linked below for your poster. This template is already sized to the appropriate dimensions (36"x24"). Follow the font sizes shown in the template. All elements (e.g., box size and placement, color palette, font selection, image placement) can be modified. This template is just a starting point - customize it to your liking!

SM 195 Poster Template

Design Basics

Make it easy to follow - place content in a logical order
When it comes to content, less is more
- Build in plenty of white space (i.e., space without content)
- Break up text with bulleted lists, separate paragraphs, etc.

Keep contrast between text and background high
Use a curated color palette with one to two main colors, three to five accent colors
Use your color palette consistently

Create a font size hierarchy and use it consistently
Consider pairing two fonts for visual appeal (If you do so, use them consistently!)

For generic photos, use a source like Pixabay or Pexels instead of Google Images
Label all elements on charts and graphs

Design Resources

Layout & Content

Microsoft 365
Canva
PosterNerd
If you use a template from Poster Nerd, be sure to download one that is sized at 36"x24".

Color Scheme

Modifying PowerPoint themes
COLOURLovers
Adobe Color Upload an image to create color palettes based on it.
Coolors
Colorable This tool allows you to input the hex codes for your foreground and background colors to determine if the contrast is great enough for those who are visually impaired.

Fonts

Images & Graphics

Sport Management 195: Grube

Homework

How to add a chart or graph to PowerPoint or Word

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Poster Template

Design Basics

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