Poster Design

Tips and Examples

A Good Poster Elements of Art line

colorshapetexture

Principles of Designbalancemovementemphasisunity

The Role and Purpose of a Poster

Speaks to the audience “ on the move”

Announces an event Promotes a service Sells a product Develops an attitude

Design Qualities A successful

poster tells the story quickly

It is attention getting

A striking use of color

It is simple

It is balanced symmetrical or asymmetrical

Movement – directs viewer’s eye

Emphasis – makes one part stand out

Unity – everything looks like it belongs

Color in a Poster Attracts Emphasizes Can be symbolic Identifies May express a

feeling

Repeating color creates movement and unity

Background color can provide orderliness, continuity and contrast

Peace

Symbols of Peace

Peace Posters

2007 Winner

Ming Yang Soong13 yrs oldMalaysia

2006 WinnerMin-Ji Yi

13 yrs oldCalifornia

2006 Merit AwardKelly ElnessSauk Rapids

Your Poster Based on theme “Children Know

Peace” No words, letters or numbers 4 ideas or thumbnail sketches Colored pencil or crayon Nothing glued or stapled