{"id":62357,"date":"2022-10-06T14:13:02","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T18:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/?p=62357"},"modified":"2026-04-15T00:39:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T04:39:36","slug":"poster-layout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/poster-layout\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply the Right Layout To Your Poster"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-62375 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-Apply-the-Right-Layout-to-Your-Poster.png\" alt=\"poster layout\" width=\"3200\" height=\"1800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-Apply-the-Right-Layout-to-Your-Poster.png 3200w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-Apply-the-Right-Layout-to-Your-Poster-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-Apply-the-Right-Layout-to-Your-Poster-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-Apply-the-Right-Layout-to-Your-Poster-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-Apply-the-Right-Layout-to-Your-Poster-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-Apply-the-Right-Layout-to-Your-Poster-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-to-Apply-the-Right-Layout-to-Your-Poster-730x411.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3200px) 100vw, 3200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Know the difference between an eye-catching, action-inspiring poster, and just another piece of paper you\u2019ll pass by? The poster layout!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So long as they\u2019re designed and laid out with intention, posters offer a tried and true way to draw attention to sales, events, fundraisers and more. That said, it\u2019s not always easy to know how to do that on your own.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So today, I\u2019ll be discussing some general layout formats and how you can choose a poster layout that engages&nbsp;<em>and&nbsp;<\/em>motivates, depending on your goals. I\u2019ll also share some poster design and content tips, along with poster layout templates you can personalize pronto, using&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/poster-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venngage\u2019s Poster Maker<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/poster-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>START CREATING FOR FREE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc\"><strong>Click to jump ahead&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what\">What is the poster layout?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#poster\">Poster layout examples and poster templates&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#6\">6 tips to consider when choosing a poster layout&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how\">How to make a poster in Venngage?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#FAQ\">Poster layout FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what\"><strong>What is the poster layout?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The poster layout refers to the look, feel and organization of elements in your poster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This encompasses the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/poster-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">poster\u2019s design elements<\/a>&nbsp;and visual qualities \u2014 such as the color palette, <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-fonts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">font choices<\/a>, design style, <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/design-principle-contrast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contrast<\/a> and use of <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/white-space-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">white space<\/a> \u2014 as well as how information is&nbsp;<em>laid out<\/em>&nbsp;on the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take this event poster for example:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/modern-global-warming-event-poster-0b9d8684-2ba0-4e99-a834-1d67ca25c6eb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Modern-Global-Warming-Event-Poster-Template.png\" alt=\"poster layout\" class=\"wp-image-62358\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Modern-Global-Warming-Event-Poster-Template.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Modern-Global-Warming-Event-Poster-Template-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Modern-Global-Warming-Event-Poster-Template-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Modern-Global-Warming-Event-Poster-Template-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Modern-Global-Warming-Event-Poster-Template-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/modern-global-warming-event-poster-0b9d8684-2ba0-4e99-a834-1d67ca25c6eb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS POSTER TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>You can see how each design element \u2014 the headline and accompanying text organized within a single vertical column, the bold, saturated image as the <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/poster-background\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">poster background<\/a> and the interplay between colors \u2014 are composed with a purpose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, these stylistic choices are not just a creative exercise in poster design, nor are they simply eye-catching to look at. They actually reinforce the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/design-principles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">design principle<\/a>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/visual-hierarchy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visual hierarchy<\/a>,  capturing and funnelling attention down the page towards a desired action. (In this case, registering online.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">That&#8217;s right. With the right poster layout, your content won\u2019t just be visually appealing \u2014 your message will be strengthened to boot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given you have an entire canvas to work with, you have a lot of freedom to make poster layout choices.&nbsp;But don\u2019t let that intimidate you! After discussing <a href=\"#poster\">general poster layout categories<\/a> and accompanying advice, I&#8217;ll give <a href=\"#6\">six key considerations <\/a>that\u2019ll help you make the perfect choice \u2014 no matter if you&#8217;re in need of an event, sales medical, scientific or <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/essential-hr-poster-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">human resources poster<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/creative-poster-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">55+ Creative Poster Ideas, Templates &amp; Design Tips<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#toc\">Return to Table of Contents<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"poster\"><strong>Poster layout examples and poster templates&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a variety of poster layouts out there \u2014 and even more terms used to describe them. For now, we&#8217;ll take a look at some of the most common types you\u2019ll come across.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that you can use any of these templates and customize them to suit your own needs (read more on this <a href=\"#how\">here<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>One column poster layout<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A poster layout that organizes information within a single column is perhaps the most widely used layout around. These designs stack all the information within one vertical column, simplifying the reading experience by streamlining it into one continuous flow from top to bottom \u2014 just like how we scan a page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an example of an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/event\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">event poster<\/a>&nbsp;with a single column design:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/dark-global-warming-event-poster-de3be414-ce22-436f-a558-63d8c237f341\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dark-Global-Warming-Event-Poster-Template.png\" alt=\"poster layout\" class=\"wp-image-62359\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dark-Global-Warming-Event-Poster-Template.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dark-Global-Warming-Event-Poster-Template-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dark-Global-Warming-Event-Poster-Template-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dark-Global-Warming-Event-Poster-Template-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dark-Global-Warming-Event-Poster-Template-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/dark-global-warming-event-poster-de3be414-ce22-436f-a558-63d8c237f341\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS POSTER TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>The bold, fiery background graphic and corresponding yellow text grab awareness from the get-go. Then, by placing all the promo details within a single column, interested readers\u2019 sight lines are naturally drawn down towards to the event details.<br><br>Translation: you can be sure viewers see all the information they need to be convinced to attend the event. Same goes for the example below, sourced from our customizable poster templates.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/a4-breast-cancer-nonprofit-event-poster-2f924dee-0cd6-454b-ba2e-ac33ae3f79f7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"725\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/A4-Breast-Cancer-Nonprofit-Event-Poster-Template-725x1024.png\" alt=\"poster layout\" class=\"wp-image-62360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/A4-Breast-Cancer-Nonprofit-Event-Poster-Template-725x1024.png 725w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/A4-Breast-Cancer-Nonprofit-Event-Poster-Template-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/A4-Breast-Cancer-Nonprofit-Event-Poster-Template-768x1085.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/A4-Breast-Cancer-Nonprofit-Event-Poster-Template-730x1032.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/A4-Breast-Cancer-Nonprofit-Event-Poster-Template.png 794w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/a4-breast-cancer-nonprofit-event-poster-2f924dee-0cd6-454b-ba2e-ac33ae3f79f7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS POSTER TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This nonprofit poster utilizes the single column layout to organize all the particulars \u2014 the headline, the body text and icons illustrating the benefits of participating \u2014 in succession. This makes it easy for attendees to know exactly what to expect.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It follows that posters with a singular, defined goal or CTA in mind are best for this style of layout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even without impressive images or icons, single column posters can spark interest.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/invitations\/2017-ny-invitation-de8c1536-bd47-4af5-a660-2a17f64936a5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"412\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/New-Years-Eve-Poster.png\" alt=\"poster layout\" class=\"wp-image-62361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/New-Years-Eve-Poster.png 412w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/New-Years-Eve-Poster-215x300.png 215w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/invitations\/2017-ny-invitation-de8c1536-bd47-4af5-a660-2a17f64936a5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INVITATION TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design tip: Choose bold fonts and font sizes to make the most out of a minimalistic approach.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now I know we\u2019ve looked primarily at <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/event\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">event poster designs<\/a> so far. (What can I say, I love going to things). But the same logic applies for any clear message or directive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think: sale signs, public service announcements (PSAs) or even a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/scientific-poster-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scientific poster<\/a>, like this one from our <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/free-poster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free customizable poster templates<\/a> below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/poster-layout.png\" alt=\"poster layout\" class=\"wp-image-62380\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/poster-layout.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/poster-layout-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/poster-layout-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/poster-layout-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/poster-layout-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><br>Process posters outlining a clear chain events can benefit from this kind of layout too:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/poster-layout-1.png\" alt=\"poster layout\" class=\"wp-image-62381\" width=\"700\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/poster-layout-1.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/poster-layout-1-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/poster-layout-1-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/poster-layout-1-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/poster-layout-1-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The bottom line is: so long as you have a clear, focused, uncomplicated message, a single column layout serves you well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#toc\">Return to Table of Contents<\/a><\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Two column poster layout<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes it takes two to drive your point home. By that I mean, poster layouts featuring two columns of content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These kinds of designs utilize two distinct zones to distribute information within a single page, like so:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/a4-artificial-intelligence-event-poster-b291afff-b4f9-4597-bb6b-a6b3e1a9baf8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/A4-Artificial-Intelligence-Event-Poster-Template.png\" alt=\"poster layout\" class=\"wp-image-62362\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/A4-Artificial-Intelligence-Event-Poster-Template.png 794w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/A4-Artificial-Intelligence-Event-Poster-Template-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/A4-Artificial-Intelligence-Event-Poster-Template-725x1024.png 725w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/A4-Artificial-Intelligence-Event-Poster-Template-768x1085.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/A4-Artificial-Intelligence-Event-Poster-Template-730x1032.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/a4-artificial-intelligence-event-poster-b291afff-b4f9-4597-bb6b-a6b3e1a9baf8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS POSTER TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>I know what you\u2019re thinking:&nbsp;<em>is this writer really back at it again with the <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/event-poster-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">event posters<\/a><\/em>? <em>Why not just use a single column design, if there&#8217;s a single CTA? <\/em><br><br>The key difference here is that this event requires more explanation \u2014 e.g. additional details around who the featured speakers are \u2014 to entice.&nbsp;Point being: if you need more textual components to explain a concept or or persuade viewers, a two column design might do the trick.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Double column layouts are also a great option for information-rich content, such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/infographic-poster\/#what\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">infographic posters<\/a>&nbsp;\u2014 i.e. posters focused primarily on telling a story, or explaining a process, through text, visuals and\/or data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since this division lays out the information within distinct, separate blocks, it\u2019s easier to highlight different kinds of information effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Arrhythmia-Poster.png\" alt=\"poster layout\" class=\"wp-image-62377\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Arrhythmia-Poster.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Arrhythmia-Poster-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Arrhythmia-Poster-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Arrhythmia-Poster-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Arrhythmia-Poster-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>For example, this <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/medical-poster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">medical poster<\/a> provides a definition, a visual illustration, an explanation of the six common types and a call-out for American Heart Month on a single page. Were this a single column design, a microscopic font size would be necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design tip: choose one (max two) accent color(s) to break up your sections while adding visual interest<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/research-poster-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Research<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/scientific-poster-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scientific<\/a> posters are another great candidate for two column posters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/placebo-effect-academic-poster-bede79d7-e63f-45d4-a552-c8814b0a7eaf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Placebo-Effect-Academic-Poster-Template.png\" alt=\"poster layout\" class=\"wp-image-62363\" width=\"700\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Placebo-Effect-Academic-Poster-Template.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Placebo-Effect-Academic-Poster-Template-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Placebo-Effect-Academic-Poster-Template-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Placebo-Effect-Academic-Poster-Template-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Placebo-Effect-Academic-Poster-Template-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/placebo-effect-academic-poster-bede79d7-e63f-45d4-a552-c8814b0a7eaf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS POSTER TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This template uses icons and a double column to 1) Add visual interest, and 2) Break up otherwise-dry study results. If you\u2019ve read many \u2014or any \u2014 studies in your life, you\u2019ll know exactly what I mean.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, these layouts are effective if you just want to create a focal point with your text by placing it in the center. By doing so, you\u2019ll let your graphic background shine through.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/colorful-art-exhibition-poster-c11f2804-b5ee-4c57-a938-c460e3282bdd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Colorful-Art-Exhibition-Poster-Template.png\" alt=\"poster layout\" class=\"wp-image-62365\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Colorful-Art-Exhibition-Poster-Template.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Colorful-Art-Exhibition-Poster-Template-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Colorful-Art-Exhibition-Poster-Template-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Colorful-Art-Exhibition-Poster-Template-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Colorful-Art-Exhibition-Poster-Template-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/colorful-art-exhibition-poster-c11f2804-b5ee-4c57-a938-c460e3282bdd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS POSTER TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This example is one of my personal favorites. With a groovy gradient like this, who wouldn\u2019t want to come to this art show?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/types-of-posters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12 Types of Posters for Every Business Need [Templates Included]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#toc\">Return to Table of Contents<\/a><\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Multi column or hybrid layout&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, the buck doesn&#8217;t stop there. Meaning, people may opt to create a multi column, or hybrid, layout for their poster too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These kinds of layouts are effective if you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Have a ton of information to cover&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Want to assign the same importance to distinct components<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need to consolidate several call-to-actions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are looking to add visual icons to several distinct sections.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A multi column design, shown in this telemedicine poster template, uses three or more distinct columns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/community-healthcare-services-poster-abe31329-8c97-4237-81aa-42d50fb53d09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Community-Healthcare-Services-Poster-Template.png\" alt=\"poster layout\" class=\"wp-image-62366\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Community-Healthcare-Services-Poster-Template.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Community-Healthcare-Services-Poster-Template-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Community-Healthcare-Services-Poster-Template-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Community-Healthcare-Services-Poster-Template-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Community-Healthcare-Services-Poster-Template-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/community-healthcare-services-poster-abe31329-8c97-4237-81aa-42d50fb53d09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS POSTER TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>If this was a paragraph of text, this information would be all too easy to ignore. But with its bright and relevant colors, headers and intuitive, bite-sized design elements organized into three columns of equally important steps, it\u2019s much easier to absorb.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design tip: use icons to represent each step in a process, add visual interest and break up the text.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have even&nbsp;<em>more<\/em>&nbsp;text you\u2019re looking to include? Check out this triple horizontal column poster template for inspo:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/dark-osmosis-scientific-poster-844e9a98-4a8f-44cb-b22a-40ddaf320a5d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dark-Osmosis-Scientific-Poster-Template.png\" alt=\"poster layout\" class=\"wp-image-62364\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dark-Osmosis-Scientific-Poster-Template.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dark-Osmosis-Scientific-Poster-Template-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dark-Osmosis-Scientific-Poster-Template-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dark-Osmosis-Scientific-Poster-Template-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dark-Osmosis-Scientific-Poster-Template-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/dark-osmosis-scientific-poster-844e9a98-4a8f-44cb-b22a-40ddaf320a5d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS POSTER TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Here, readers can view the definition of the different solution types, as well as an example of each. The design achieves this by varying the value (or opacity) of the navy horizontal text blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design tip: use subtle value changes to create defined sections for a clean horizontal layout.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A hybrid poster design, on the other hand, borrows elements from single, double, or multi column designs to add more information to the mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out this infographic poster to see what I mean:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/dental-education-poster-1329ee3d-96eb-421d-a4bf-820ea340056b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dental-Education-Poster-Template.png\" alt=\"poster layout\" class=\"wp-image-62367\" width=\"700\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dental-Education-Poster-Template.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dental-Education-Poster-Template-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dental-Education-Poster-Template-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dental-Education-Poster-Template-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dental-Education-Poster-Template-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/dental-education-poster-1329ee3d-96eb-421d-a4bf-820ea340056b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS POSTER TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Notice how the layout switches from a single, to a double, to a triple column design. This layout means you&#8217;re able to pack a ton of different information on a topic into one page, and adds illustrations to drive it all home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TLDR: one scan of this hybrid poster, and you have a complete overview of oral hygiene.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#toc\">Return to Table of Contents<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6\"><strong>6 tips to consider when choosing a poster layout&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a moment to go through these six tips before starting your design process. They\u2019ll help you narrow down exactly what you need to include and guide you towards an ideal layout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let your target audience and outcomes guide you<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you begin the design process, it\u2019s essential to have a clear idea of 1) who you\u2019re talking to, and 2) what your goal is. Approaching your poster with this in mind will help you know what to include, and how to include it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me explain: if the goal of your poster is to get people to attend a conference, then your poster should be designed strategically to help you achieve this. Meaning, you\u2019ll want to include location details, the title of the conference, and a call-to-action at a minimum.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, depending on what kind of conference it is \u2014 and what your target audience needs to know to be convinced \u2014 you\u2019ll get an idea of any more information that should grace the page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/marketing-poster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">marketing poster<\/a>&nbsp;for example:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/bold-growth-marketing-conference-event-poster-de055eb5-a669-44ba-9bc8-ed7eb206d1fc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Bold-Growth-Marketing-Conference-Event-Poster-Template.png\" alt=\"poster layout\" class=\"wp-image-62368\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Bold-Growth-Marketing-Conference-Event-Poster-Template.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Bold-Growth-Marketing-Conference-Event-Poster-Template-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Bold-Growth-Marketing-Conference-Event-Poster-Template-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Bold-Growth-Marketing-Conference-Event-Poster-Template-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Bold-Growth-Marketing-Conference-Event-Poster-Template-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/bold-growth-marketing-conference-event-poster-de055eb5-a669-44ba-9bc8-ed7eb206d1fc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS POSTER TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, the main goal here is to have your target audience (marketers) attend. But the subject, location details and a highlighted CTA is likely not enough to draw a crowd on its own&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since conferences use their speaker panel as a selling point, the poster design is smart to highlight this key information for potential attendees. Not only that, but since growth marketing can encompass a wide variety of sub-topics, you\u2019d do well to include some qualifying information too. (In this case, the future of growth for Software as a Service companies.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing these facts from the start will help you understand that a two column layout is the right choice. That way, you can deliver all of the above and keep the design clean, polished and professional. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, compare that poster layout to this student conference poster template.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/vintage-student-conference-event-poster-961914d8-daa0-4bbd-a6ac-bd301c4a5652\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Vintage-Student-Conference-Event-Poster-Template.png\" alt=\"poster layout\" class=\"wp-image-62369\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Vintage-Student-Conference-Event-Poster-Template.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Vintage-Student-Conference-Event-Poster-Template-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Vintage-Student-Conference-Event-Poster-Template-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Vintage-Student-Conference-Event-Poster-Template-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Vintage-Student-Conference-Event-Poster-Template-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/vintage-student-conference-event-poster-961914d8-daa0-4bbd-a6ac-bd301c4a5652\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS POSTER TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Considering the goal is to have the target audience (students) attend a conference for active dialogue and feedback, the message should be precise, direct and include some element of emotional appeal as to why one would join conversation. A single column layout, with a bold title and explanatory icons, achieves this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make a priority list of information to include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After pinpointing your goals and audience, the next step is to assign a level of relative importance, or significance, to each component. This is your key to establishing a clear visual hierarchy, and arranging and sizing your design elements to follow suit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, think of what&#8217;s important to know for a post-graduate career expo.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/red-career-expo-poster-68384681-5729-47fd-a603-6a0c21ef8dae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Red-Career-Expo-Poster-Template.png\" alt=\"poster layout\" class=\"wp-image-62370\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Red-Career-Expo-Poster-Template.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Red-Career-Expo-Poster-Template-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Red-Career-Expo-Poster-Template-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Red-Career-Expo-Poster-Template-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Red-Career-Expo-Poster-Template-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/red-career-expo-poster-68384681-5729-47fd-a603-6a0c21ef8dae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS POSTER TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Since this poster template targets post-grad students looking to land a career, the most important aspect is to alert viewers that it\u2019s happening in the first place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By order of importance, we can say the following information is needed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>The event title <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date, time and location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where to find more details&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>A single column layout featuring a bold title and large font size, \u2014 complemented by a graphic of the target audience \u2014 conveys this information effectively. Afterwards, the eye is funneled down the page to follow up with relevant details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Add visual interest with icons&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a fact that visuals engage people more than text. That\u2019s why including icons in your design is a great call, since they communicate meaning through graphics.<br><br><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Take this community picnic poster template for example: <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/vibrant-community-picnic-event-poster-6784ee89-fb54-4c5f-b065-b98c8b3da206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Vibrant-Community-Picnic-Event-Poster-Template.png\" alt=\"poster layout\" class=\"wp-image-62371\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Vibrant-Community-Picnic-Event-Poster-Template.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Vibrant-Community-Picnic-Event-Poster-Template-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Vibrant-Community-Picnic-Event-Poster-Template-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Vibrant-Community-Picnic-Event-Poster-Template-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Vibrant-Community-Picnic-Event-Poster-Template-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/vibrant-community-picnic-event-poster-6784ee89-fb54-4c5f-b065-b98c8b3da206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS POSTER TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than crowd the design by offering a list of what attendees can expect, the bold iconography immediately attract attention while still relaying this info.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Same goes for the PSA infographic poster below. You can see how each icon reinforces the signs outlined.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Signs-Of-A-Heart-Attack-Poster.png\" alt=\"poster layout\" class=\"wp-image-62378\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Signs-Of-A-Heart-Attack-Poster.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Signs-Of-A-Heart-Attack-Poster-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Signs-Of-A-Heart-Attack-Poster-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Signs-Of-A-Heart-Attack-Poster-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Signs-Of-A-Heart-Attack-Poster-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Icons also cut down the amount of words needed to get your message across. This is especially important when posters could be text-heavy (read: boring) otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/iconic-womens-rights-poster-336e835b-c49f-4500-b030-9718f0f5d743\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Iconic-Womens-Rights-Poster.png\" alt=\"poster layout\" class=\"wp-image-62372\" width=\"700\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Iconic-Womens-Rights-Poster.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Iconic-Womens-Rights-Poster-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Iconic-Womens-Rights-Poster-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Iconic-Womens-Rights-Poster-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Iconic-Womens-Rights-Poster-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/iconic-womens-rights-poster-336e835b-c49f-4500-b030-9718f0f5d743\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS POSTER TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>In this social cause event poster template, the icons stand in for concepts that would require a lengthy explanation via text. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just remember to pick icons with a consistent style \u2014 i.e. line thickness, flat or illustrated, line art or filled \u2014 and allow for plenty of whitespace to let your design breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Be conscious of your color scheme&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your color palette does a lot more than just offer creative liberties. In fact, it\u2019s key for engaging viewers and making  your choice of layout shine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, this poster utilizes a two-tone palette with high contrast to effortlessly attract eyeballs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/brain-mental-health-event-poster-a4d597e3-e721-43a8-aef2-a9aa36c528d9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Brain-Mental-Health-Event-Poster-Template.png\" alt=\"poster layout\" class=\"wp-image-62373\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Brain-Mental-Health-Event-Poster-Template.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Brain-Mental-Health-Event-Poster-Template-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Brain-Mental-Health-Event-Poster-Template-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Brain-Mental-Health-Event-Poster-Template-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Brain-Mental-Health-Event-Poster-Template-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/brain-mental-health-event-poster-a4d597e3-e721-43a8-aef2-a9aa36c528d9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS POSTER TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>This helps the graphic elements immediately standout against the powder blue background, drawing eyes to the text.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing to consider is how your color palette can speed up the time it takes for the audience to form a connection to what they&#8217;re seeing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/stand-with-ukraine-peace-poster-1be4cdbe-6990-4df1-895b-7f8ab698ca8f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Stand-With-Ukraine-Peace-Poster.png\" alt=\"poster layout\" class=\"wp-image-62374\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Stand-With-Ukraine-Peace-Poster.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Stand-With-Ukraine-Peace-Poster-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Stand-With-Ukraine-Peace-Poster-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Stand-With-Ukraine-Peace-Poster-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Stand-With-Ukraine-Peace-Poster-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/stand-with-ukraine-peace-poster-1be4cdbe-6990-4df1-895b-7f8ab698ca8f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS POSTER TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>One quick glance at this poster tells you all you need to know about this event, since it utilizes colors found in the Ukraine flag. Then, the single column layout emphasizes this connection by allowing plenty of \u201cwhite space\u201d \u2014 or in this case, yellow-and-blue space \u2014 to shine through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, if its a branded event, you&#8217;ll want to abide by your company&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/?s=branding+guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">branding guidelines<\/a>. Venngage&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/my-brand-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My Brand Kit<\/a> feature makes that easy, since you can keep things consistent by automating the colors with one click. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Simplify the process with a pre-made poster template<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Look, I get it. Even with all these tips on hand, the thought of designing a poster from scratch can <em>still<\/em> be pretty intimidating. That\u2019s why a poster template will give you a solid foundation to create your own design!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to learn how\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#toc\">Return to Table of Contents<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how\"><strong>How do you make a good poster layout?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not a poster-making expert with pre-existing <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/graphic-design-skills\/\">graphic design skills<\/a>? No problem!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a stunning poster layout is easy when there\u2019s hundreds of professionally-designed, easy-to-edit templates that act as your starting point. From&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">academic posters<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\/event\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">event posters<\/a>&nbsp;to infographic posters and more, you\u2019ll be able to produce an eye catching design that suits your needs with Venngage\u2019s templates and online Poster Maker.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"360\" height=\"232\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/10\/poster-layout.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62379\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Start by picking from our library of professionally designed poster templates. To do so, look for premium or free poster templates that reflects the theme, goals and the layout you\u2019re looking for.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/infograph.venngage.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign-up for a free Venngage account<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now it&#8217;s time to make your own custom poster! Start customizing by swapping in your desired poster copy, images, icons and colors to make it your own. For graphic content, select from our library of free and premium images or upload your own photos from a file. Be sure to check out our diverse library of icons too.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Looking to keep your branding consistent? Automate your brand colors and logo with our brand kit tool,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/my-brand-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My Brand Kit<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Once you\u2019re happy with your own poster design, you&#8217;re welcome to share the link publicly for free. Otherwise, you can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">upgrade to a paid plan<\/a>&nbsp;to download your custom poster template.&nbsp;(With a Business Plan specifically, you\u2019ll get access to premium templates and features \u2014 like&nbsp;real-time Team Collaboration, and automated branding via&nbsp;My <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/my-brand-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brand Kit<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Downloading your poster as a PNG should be fine for exporting to emails or social media directly. But if you want to print out your poster, download it as a PNG HD. <br><br>You can also add bleed marks to your design by selecting the option under Settings. This guarantees your poster will be perfect once its back from the printer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#toc\">Return to Table of Contents<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"FAQ\"><strong>Poster layout FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the components of a poster layout?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The poster layout includes design and organizational choices such as the title, graphic(s), text, white space, flow of information, style of graphic elements, and color palette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the qualities of a good poster?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A good poster has the following qualities:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An effective poster size&nbsp;<\/strong>The best size of poster to use will depend on where the poster is being placed in relation to viewers. For instance, the standard size of printer paper (8.5 \u00d7 11 inches) will suffice if people can walk right up to it. However, a larger format may be needed if the audience is further away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An eye-catching title or slogan&nbsp;<\/strong>The most successful posters feature a descriptive title or intriguing slogan \u2014 e.g. an explanation, question or appeal to emotion.&nbsp;If you\u2019re unsure where to begin, try using online tools to <a href=\"https:\/\/logo.com\/slogan-generator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create a slogan<\/a> that perfectly captures your message and resonates with&nbsp;your&nbsp;audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Smart use of whitespace<\/strong>&nbsp;Avoid overwhelming viewers and give your design elements room to breathe by making sure there\u2019s enough whitespace used to break up the poster\u2019s components&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Consistency in design&nbsp;<\/strong>The graphic and text elements you include should be consistent if you want your design to look polished. Don\u2019t use more than three fonts in one poster, and choose icons and images with a consistent style. If you\u2019re struggling to find exactly the same colored photos, use filters to make things more uniform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Appealing color palette&nbsp;<\/strong>To ensure your hue selection only embolden your message, be sure to apply the tenants of <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-pick-colors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">color theory<\/a> and pychology to your design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overall contrast&nbsp;<\/strong>Strong contrasts in colors and values are the most striking posters to look at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Focused content&nbsp;<\/strong>Simplicity in poster design tends to win out. <a href=\"#6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Use these tips<\/a> to decide which information is necessary to include if you want to persuade without going overboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How can I design a poster?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While you can technically use any design software of your choosing, the easiest way to design a poster is to begin with a template. 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