Using Shapes to Build a Digital Poster
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This document provides tips for designing effective PowerPoint posters. It recommends using no more than 2-3 colors that complement each other. Text should be concise and readable from 3-4 feet away. Graphics and images can be resized or cropped within PowerPoint and should be balanced with text. Sources should be cited and the poster should have a 2-3cm border with a readable title from 2 meters away.
Using Shapes to Build a Digital Poster
- 1. DESIGNING YOUR POWERPOINT POSTER Add your own photo as the backgroundTip #1 Created by Kathy Hicks
- 2. Titles should be visible from 2 metres Use at least a 48 point font for headings and 28 for subheadings Your Name(s) Plan Your Design Theme Identify main topics & points Fonts Use only 2 fonts Do not use a drop shadow San-serif fonts (easier to read) Readable from 3-4 feet Colour • 2-3 colours in the design • Pick colours that compliment each other Organization Less is more: summarize Use concise text Be consistent in design and layout Balance text and images Spell check and proof-read! Graphics • photos can be resized proportionally by holding the shift key and dragging one corner • Adjust or crop photos using the built- in PowerPoint picture tools • Use shadows or frames to make graphics standout Graphs & Charts • Label all data • Add a title • Match colours to poster • Use flow charts for complex information Cite Your Sources Leavea2-3cmborderaroundallsides 58%23% 10% 9% Sales 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr
- 3. Screen size change to Widescreen (16:9) STEP 1 Background colour or image? STEP 2 Select two fonts Sans-Serif STEP 3 Layout sections: text areas images charts STEP 4 Add text areas -leave white space STEP 5 Add images, charts or graphs STEP 6
- 4. The Keys to Attracting & Retaining Millennial Talent Modern Workplace Strong Mission and Values Good Benefits Culture of Collaboration • This slide uses a combination of shapes to create a unique design. • The icons were found using the PowerPoint online picture search. Combine shapesTip #2
- 5. HISTORY OF SOCIAL MEDIA 20111 2004 2006 1999 2005 Facebook Twitter 2003 YouTube Blogging Google + LinkedIn Use shapes to create time lines or bordersTip #3
- 6. Using Pyramid Shapes For Hierarchy Use white lines to divide up basic shapesTip #4
- 7. Using Lines and Shapes to Divide Content Shape options include gradients, patterns, pictures and shape effectsTip #5
- 8. Make People with Shapes Circle & rounded rectangle Add some hair Add a glow or shadow Get creative! Multiple figures can be used to represent dataTip #6 One in 10 students
- 9. ADDING AND EDITING IMAGES Images can be edited directly in PowerPoint no edits background removed artistic effect Use PowerPoint built-in photo editing optionsTip #7
- 10. ADDING VIDEOS Video with shape & shadowInserted video Frame your videos with shapes and effects.Tip #8