I have only done two posters, but don't remember the size off-hand
(4'x6' I think).  I do know that you need to make your text 18 pt or
larger (20-22, if possible) so it can be easily read without people
having to move up close to the poster (and blocking the view of others).


Do a test; print out part of the text, post it on a wall...and stand
back 2 ft (at least?)...to see if you can read it easily (of course, you
know What it reads; so, better yet, ask someone else to read it).  Think
about the same factor with your images also.  You may be able to fill a
4x8 space in no time with things larger than, perhaps you originally
envisioned.

Have fun.

>-----Original Message-----
>From: Adela Morris [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
>Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 5:02 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Conference posters
>
>
>I am presenting a poster at the SHA conference, I have never done a 
>poster. I would really like some input from people who have attended 
>other SHA or archaeology conferences on what they think is the most 
>effective size. What has been done in the past etc. I was thinking of 
>doing a poster 30"by 36", It has been recommended to me that my poster 
>should be 4 foot by 8 feet. Thats a big difference from what I have 
>been thinking.
>
>Please give me some of your experience from past conferences and 
>opinions. I want to do what is appropriate.
>Help...........
>	
>Adela Morris
>www.k9Forensic.org
>