using shapes to build a digital poster
TRANSCRIPT
DESIGNING YOUR
POWERPOINT POSTERAdd your own photo as the backgroundTip #1 Created by Kathy Hicks
Titles should be visible from 2 metresUse at least a 48 point font for headings and 28 for subheadings
Your Name(s)
Plan Your DesignThemeIdentify main topics & points
FontsUse only 2 fonts Do not use a drop shadowSan-serif fonts (easier to read)Readable from 3-4 feet Colour• 2-3 colours in the design• Pick colours that
compliment each other
OrganizationLess is more: summarize Use concise textBe consistent in design and layoutBalance text and imagesSpell 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
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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
imagescharts
STEP 4
Add text areas-leave white
space
STEP 5
Add images, charts or graphs
STEP 6
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
HISTORY OF SOCIAL MEDIA
20111
2004
2006
1999
2005
2003
YouTube
Blogging
Google +
Use shapes to create time lines or bordersTip #3
Using Pyramid Shapes For Hierarchy
Use white lines to divide up basic shapesTip #4
Using Lines and Shapes to Divide Content
Shape options include gradients, patterns, pictures and shape effectsTip #5
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
ADDING AND EDITING IMAGESImages can be edited directly in PowerPoint
no edits background removed artistic effect
Use PowerPoint built-in photo editing options Tip #7
ADDING VIDEOS
Video with shape & shadowInserted video
Frame your videos with shapes and effects.Tip #8
