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Poster Design Training
A practical session for scientists and researchers who want to create effective, attention-worthy posters
An academic or scientific poster is more than a visual summary of research—it’s an opportunity to start meaningful conversations, spark collaborations, and make a lasting impression. Yet, many posters fail to stand out, and are overwhelmed with dense text or unclear design.
Our Scientific & Research Poster Design training and workshops empower researchers and scientists to create impactful, professional posters that communicate findings clearly, engage their audience, and highlight the significance of their work. Whether presenting at a conference, in a virtual setting, or within a research group, our training provides participants with the tools needed to make research stand out.
We can cover everything you need to design an effective poster, including:
- The principles of effective visual design, including layout, color, and typography.
- Poster design essentials, including titles, structure and flow.
- How to craft a clear, compelling message that resonates with your audience.
- Tips for selecting and presenting data visually for maximum clarity and engagement.
- Strategies to use your poster as a conversation starter and networking tool.
Learn more about our poster design workshops, training sessions and bite-sized offerings
See our range of formats, request more information or a no-obligation offer, or book a call to talk through your ideas.
A variety of poster design formats to build practical skills or heighten awareness of poster design best practices
We deliver workshops and training in person when distance allows, as well as online using Zoom and a range of interactive online tools. Prefer a blended-learning approach? No problem!
One- and Two-Day Poster Design Intensives
Our intensive workshops are designed for researchers and scientists ready to create a standout poster from start to finish. Ideal for groups with a poster idea in mind, these sessions emphasize practical application over theory.
What’s Included:
- Poster Critiques: Learn key design principles through real-world examples.
- Hands-On Planning: Develop a detailed poster plan tailored to your goals.
- Draft Creation: Build a poster draft and receive peer feedback to refine your ideas.
- Delivery Strategies: Enhance your verbal and non-verbal presentation skills.
- Marketing Your Poster: Learn how to attract attention before the presentation session.
The two-day option includes time to transform your draft into a polished, presentation-ready poster using your preferred software, and additional time to work on online and in-person delivery skills. Participants will benefit from critical but compassionate feedback and learn collaboratively with peers.
Outcomes:
Participants gain practical poster design skills, visual communication expertise, and invaluable transferable skills in storytelling, branding, and presentation delivery.
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Condensed (half-day) Poster Design Workshop
This half-day session is ideal for those looking to enhance their poster presentation skills quickly and effectively using effective design principles and solid structure as a basis.
What’s Covered:
- Poster Critiques: Understand design principles through focused reviews.
- Planning Basics: Create a clear and actionable poster plan.
- Applying Knowledge: Sketch and share your poster draft and get feedback on your approach.
- Software & Tools: Explore design tools and formats suitable for your context.
- Delivery and Promotion: Discuss strategies to present and promote your poster effectively.
Outcomes:
Participants will leave with a draft poster plan, a clear understanding of key design principles, and actionable insights to improve their poster presentations.
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Bite-Sized Poster Design Session
Perfect for those short on time, this 2-hour session offers a concentrated learning experience focused on the essentials of effective poster design. Participants gain a foundational understanding of effective poster design and leave with actionable strategies to enhance their work.
What’s Included:
- Learning Through Review: Use poster critiques to identify and apply best practices.
- Using a simple structure: Reinforce the fundamentals of strong visual communication with a simple poster design structure.
- The tools of the trade: Explore software options and approaches
- Rich discussions: Touch on key messaging, delivery, and promotion essentials.
Attendees will leave with a wealth of tips, useful guidelines, and actionable ideas to start improving their poster design immediately.
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Webinars, Talks, and Keynotes
For larger groups or events, these engaging 60-90 minute sessions provide an inspiring introduction to effective poster design.
What’s Covered:
- Tips and techniques to elevate your poster design.
- Key principles of visual communication and messaging.
- Practical advice for delivering and promoting your poster.
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Are you interested in learning more about our customisable poster design workshops and training offerings? Get in touch!
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We typically schedule workshops and training 6-12 months in advance, so if you have specific dates in mind for a future event or for training planning purposes, we recommend getting in touch as early as possible. Need something at short notice? Not to worry - we often have a few days available each month for unplanned sessions.
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Loved this. So much information and still time for some good discussions with fellow students. I look forward to being able to use some of the ideas when I create my first poster.
I have just completed SciComm Success' Poster Design Workshop. It was full of interesting tips and tools, some of which I have already built into my poster planning. Although we had a big group and I expected a lecture/webinar format, Suzanne constantly invited us to provide feedback and our own experiences, and I enjoyed hearing what fellow biologists like and don't. I liked that the group was international and enjoyed the flexible and informal discussions - some via chat, some using whiteboards, some simple audio discussion. It felt as if we could all contribute, wherever we were. I would recommend this workshop for anyone new to creating posters for conferences. It would probably be a good refresher for poster presenters, too. Thank you, SEB, for the opportunity.
This was a good refresher on best practice planning and design for posters. I particularly enjoyed the sessions on tools for choosing colour palettes, which I have since used in other communication materials, and the discussion about online and virtual conferences, which was an eye-opener for me during COVID. Thank you, Suzanne!
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