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Format, Features & Examples of Posters

What is a Poster?

Posters are placards displayed in a public place announcing or advertising something. Posters are notices, advertisements and invitations-all in one.

Purpose of Posters

The purpose of designing a poster is either to create social awareness about issues related to current problems and needs, or to advertise or even to extend public invitations and display notices.

Drafting Posters

Posters should be colourful, attractive and tempting.

(i) They must be drafted carefully to attract the attention of the readers, excite their imagination and influence their minds.
(ii) Posters are read from a distance. Do not give many details in a poster. Highlight only important issue/issues.

Main Features of a Poster

(a) Layout
  • Visually attractive/Eye Catching
  • Title-suggestive/catchy
  • Use slogan, jingle or short verse
  • Sketch or simple drawings
  • Letters of different size and shape
  • Proportionate spacing, etc

(b) Contents

  • The theme or subject of the poster
  • Description or details associated with the theme
  • Essential details like time, date, venue (for an event)
  • Name(s) of issuing authority/organisation, etc

(c) Expression

  • Phrases, slogans, persuasive language
  • Creativity in terms of content and design
  • Overall organisation and sequencing of the matter
  • Observe word limit (usually 50)

Example: Design a poster for your School Fete. You may use slogans. Do not exceed 50 words.

Main Features of a Poster

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