Designing a Poster
YOUR TASK
Creating an eye catching Poster
You’ll be creating a poster and will learn how to do:
- bold headings and subheadings
- fonts in different types and colours
- add images and backgrounds
- create eye catching posters
Hover over the green numbers in the Lesson Map on your right (or below) to find out more about what we will learn in this lesson while you design your poster ad.
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How to create an effective Poster
Creating an effective Poster involves a combination of visual elements, compelling text, and attention-grabbing design.
Here are several key elements to catch people’s attention and deliver your message clearly through your poster:
Eye-catching visuals: Use bright and interesting pictures or designs.
Readability: Make sure the words are easy to read with good font and colors.
Clear and concise message: Keep the message simple and easy to understand. This answers the question “what is this for” when people come across a poster.
Call to action: Tell people what to do, like “Visit our website” or “Buy tickets.”
Branding: Use the same logo, colors, and style as the brand you’re promoting.
White space: Leave some empty space to make the poster look clean and organized.
Target audience consideration: Think about who will see the poster and what they like, then design it to appeal to them.Â