Newcastle University

Designing your poster

Poster Templates

To assist you in designing your poster we have produced templates (click Large Format Templates tab above) for A1 and A0 posters. You are not obliged to use these templates but you may find it useful to do so.

Guidelines for setting up your poster

Images

We recommend that any photographs, graphics or logos should be at least 200 dpi in resolution to avoid pixilation when printed. Please note, many images (including logos) used on web pages are of a very low resolution and are not suitable for printing.

Borders

As we trim all posters to size after printing you may choose to have the design of your poster printed full-bleed (with print running to the edge of the page). We advise that all text or important information is positioned at least 2cm from the edge of the page to avoid the risk of it being cropped during trimming.

Fonts

We advise that you use fonts which are readily available on PCs. If it is necessary for you to use specialised fonts we recommend that you embed them into your document or submit your file as a PDF.

We recommend that you use the following font sizes when creating your poster:

Colour and Effects

We have the following recommendations for setting up your poster in order to obtain the best quality results:

• To improve legibility, use dark text against a pale background rather than light text on dark.
• Transparent fills may not print correctly.
• Large solid black print areas should be avoided.

University crest

The poster templates available from Print Services include the University crest. The crest is part of the University's corporate visual identity and as such must not be used in any way other than the format in which it is supplied.

You may proportionally enlarge, or reduce the logo, but it must not be distorted, or altered in any way. The University’s Brand Guidelines include comprehensive details on how the crest should be used.

Submitting your work

We are able to accept the following file formats:

• Print-Ready PDF (preferred)
• Any Microsoft Office document
• High-resolution jpeg or tiff
• Photoshop Document (PSD)
• Encapsulated Postscript (EPS)

Files can be submitted by email or on removable media through Print Services reception. Internal customers can also submit larger files using the University's Dropoff facility.

Sending your poster by email

When submitting your poster to us by email please include the following information:

• Your full contact details, including a telephone number
• The size you require your poster to be printed
• Whether you require the poster laminated
• Whether you require an A2 proof (we only recommend this for A0 posters)

We will reply to you by email confirming receipt of your file.

Submitting your poster at Print Services reception

Files may be submitted through Print Services reception (Level 1 of the Robinson Library). You will be asked to complete a request form detailing your contact details and full requirements.

We may need to keep your CD or memory stick until your work is complete. The file for printing should be saved separately in its own folder. Please ensure that you use an easily identifiable filename - ideally your full name or a recognisable short title.

We will confirm a collection date and time when you submit your file for printing

Turnaround times

We will carry out your printing as quickly as possible and will always aim to work within your deadline.

Our standard turnaround times are as follows:

• A2 and A1: 1 - 2 working days
• A0 and larger: 2 - 3 working days

We can often produce work within these times - if you require your work to be printed more quickly, please feel free to ask.

Large Format Templates

To assist you in creating your poster we have designed the following Powerpoint templates for A1 and A0 sizes.