As we gear up for the upcoming Ohio University Expo on April 11th, Ohio University Libraries is excited to offer a special workshop on March 21st, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Alden Library room 251. The workshop, titled "Student Expo Poster Workshop," aims to equip you with the skills and insights needed to captivate your audience through intentional and effective poster design. 

Learning Goals 

 Our workshop has specific learning goals that will empower you to: 

1. Understand how users interact with information on research posters. 

2. Increase the visibility and recognition of your research. 

3. Implement intentional design choices in your own research poster. 

4. Explore different poster design options and examples. 

Gameplan of the Session 

• Discussion on User Interaction (15 minutes): Uncover the common mistake of overwhelming text on research posters and understand the concept of cognitive load. 

• Exploration of Better Poster Designs (5-10 minutes): We will showcase examples of 'better' poster designs, emphasizing the importance of clear punchlines and minimal text. 

• Composition & Layout (5 minutes): Dive into the basics of design with the Rule of 3 grid and learn how to create a hierarchy of shapes for an engaging layout. 

• Poster Session Workshop (25 minutes): Our Media Arts Tutors will be available to assist you in improving your own research posters. Feel free to bring your laptops and research posters.