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Choosing the right font (A.K.A. typeface) for your scientific poster is all about two things: readability and style. But with thousands of fonts to choose from, it can be overwhelming. So where do you start? You’ve come to the right place. Here is what you need to know to choose a clear and stylish font for your scientific poster. Serif or sans serif? A serif font is one with those little bits on the end of the characters, the little moustaches. And, like a moustache, those l

Making an effective scientific poster is about standing out from the crowd and presenting your hard work in the best light. But choosing a cohesive, eye-catching and stylish colour scheme is easier said than done. With no help from your design software’s default colour palette, and infinite colours to choose from, it can be overwhelming. So as our second instalment in our series of blogs about scientific poster design, we’re here to make it as easy for you as a paint-by-numbe

Here’s everything you need to know about how to achieve a great user experience with your scientific poster layout.

Several people already won poster awards thanks to these guidelines. It is your time to design a killer poster and shine!