A basic overview of the important things to consider when creating a poster. Can be applied to other design materials like book covers, homepages, brochure covers, etc.
2. Posters:
A large, usually printed placard, bill, or announcement,
often illustrated, that is posted to advertise or publicize something.
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3. Posters:
1. Have a Focus Visually
There may be a single image or
multiple images and graphics
but the composition is always
visually focused on an idea.
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4. Posters:
2. Have a Focus Conceptually
There is one communication goal
for the entire poster.
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5. Posters:
3. Can be read from far away as Bold and
Graphic
There may be sophistication and
subtle elements. But, the poster
must stand out and be recognized
and engaging.
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6. Posters:
4. Can be read from close up as Detailed
and Refined
When the poster has completed it’s
initial task and gotten the viewers
attention it may then reward this
effort with attention to detail and
refinement in type and graphics.
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7. Posters:
1. Have a Focus Visually
2. Have a Focus Conceptually
3. Can be read from far away as Bold and Graphic
4. Can be read from close up as Detailed and Refined
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