Poster Templates

Compiled by Tyler Toth, Alex Triassi

Updated by Chiara Ricci-Tam

Support by Prerna Bhargava, Kyle McLean, Josh Peters, Divya Ramamoorthy, George Sun

Last Updated: 11 April 2023

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What's in this repository

This repository provides multiple templates for a scientific poster. The templates are made available in different formats - Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt) and Adobe Illustrator (.ai) - and in horiztonal, vertical, or square orientations.

The files within this repository can be downloaded using the green "clone or download" button above.

This repository contains:

• PowerPoint Templates
• Illustrator Templates
• Annotated example of best practices
• A guide on using the Master Slide in Microsoft PowerPoint

Template Style 2 in use (annotated with best practices)

Other useful resources

Opening Illustrator files without Illustrator

Alternative programs can open and edit Illustrator files

• Inkscape FREE
• Affinity Designer (Mac only) $50
• Adobe Reader can sometimes view .ai files without editing capabilities

Guides for getting started with Illustrator

• Adobe-produced tutorials
• Another useful tutorial / activity
• Youtube playlist tutorial - Adobe Illustrator for scientists
• BE Comm Lab blog post: Introduction to Illustrator and Helpful Resources

More Resources

Check out our list of resources

• Data visualization resources
• Plotting resources