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#  NEURO101RA Poster Making Workshop Student Guide

## Workshop Recap

* We did an activity in which we practiced expressing abstract relationships graphically. We used Duarte's Slideology [diagrams](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GLK3Gs7WeXLxGP6EoOBp4dQKglfCYIE2/view?usp=sharing) for inspiration.
* We unpacked model posters, discussing both the features that made them effective and the aspects we would change.
* We edited poster drafts from this week's class. We explored how changes like rearranging sections or replacing blocks of text with bullets or diagrams could improve the readability of the posters. 

## Reminders for successful graphics
* How do I use **color** to organize my ideas and show the relationships among the components of my graphic?
* How do the **alignment** and  **proximity** of the different elements of my graphic communicate ideas?
* How and why might I want to implement **repetition** within my design to create a sense of unity and consistency?
* What **fonts** should I use and when should I use them? 
* Are there places where text can be replaced with **icons** or other helpful graphical representations of the information? 
* Can elements of my graphic be organized in a **structure** that communicates something about the relationships among the ideas  (e.g., flowcharts, timelines, cycles, etc.)?
* Have I made my design choices **intentionally** and avoided adding elements that distract from the message I am trying to communicate?  

## Helpful Resources
### General tips
#### Books available through HOLLIS
* Duarte, N. (2008). *Slide:ology : the art and science of creating great presentations* (First edition.). O'Reilly Media.
* Frankel, F., DePace, A. H., & ProQuest. (2012). *Visual strategies : a practical guide to graphics for scientists & engineers.* Yale University Press
#### Online Resources
* [Adobe Color Contrast Analyzer](https://color.adobe.com/create/color-contrast-analyzer)
* [General tips for making posters](https://www.simplifiedsciencepublishing.com/resources/free-research-poster-templates-and-tutorials)
* [Graphic Design Foundations: Layout and Composition](https://www.linkedin.com/learning/graphic-design-foundations-layout-and-composition/introducing-the-foundations-of-layout-and-composition?u=2194065)
* [Using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign together](https://www.linkedin.com/learning/photoshop-illustrator-indesign-powercombo-for-design/using-photoshop-illustrator-and-indesign-together?u=2194065)
### Software-specific tips
#### Adobe Illustrator
* [Adobe tutorials](https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/tutorials.html)
* [Illustrator LinkedIn Learning](https://www.linkedin.com/learning/illustrator-2022-essential-training?trk=learning-topics_learning-search-card_search-card&upsellOrderOrigin=default_guest_learning)
* [Illustrator for scientists video series](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2bcqyRxFrI&list=PLhKpKEPEAaauYIsyjnIN2YXztNo7BrZVxQ)
#### PowerPoint
* [PowerPoint Infographic Making LinkedIn Learning](https://www.linkedin.com/learning/powerpoint-creating-an-infographic?trk=learning-serp_learning-search-card_search-card&upsellOrderOrigin=default_guest_learning)
* [PowerPoint for scientists video series](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4tsCXR_B3Y&list=PLaX2vrGncQxhg79Iz5mlXCA22_-HD6hny&index=16)
* [Tips for making posters in PowerPoint](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WnhoIbfcoM)
#### Canva
* [Canva tutorials](https://www.canva.com/designschool/tutorials/)
* [Canva LinkedIn Learning](https://www.linkedin.com/learning/learning-canva-2?trk=learning-serp_learning-search-card_search-card&upsellOrderOrigin=default_guest_learning)
* [Making academic posters in Canva](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiO4QPCk7SE)
#### InDesign
* [InDesign tutorials](https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/view-all-tutorials.html)
* [InDesign LinkedIn Learning](https://www.linkedin.com/learning/indesign-2023-essential-training/indesign-learn-the-fundamentals?u=2194065)
* [InDesign for posters video series](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeyH-HOO0h8&list=PLpEJ97U4ZamXD7a3V0UwWZSmfWsw9rfW8&index=4)
* [InDesign for academic posters tutorials](https://mediacommons.psu.edu/support/tutorials/indesign/)
* [Intro to Graphic Design with InDesign](https://www.linkedin.com/learning/introduction-to-graphic-design-indesign/introduction-to-graphic-design-using-indesign?u=2194065)
#### Inkscape
* [Inkscape tutorials](https://inkscape.org/learn/tutorials/)
* [Inkscape LinkedIn Learning](https://www.linkedin.com/learning/inkscape-essential-training-9975138?trk=learning-serp_learning-search-card_search-card&upsellOrderOrigin=default_guest_learning)
* [Inkscape for scientists video series](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyqH0IrzYLc&list=PLxtauMB7RON_2tg-mRQTuieFUr29IOKzW)
#### BioRender
* [BioRender tutorials](https://www.biorender.com/learn/learn-the-biorender-basics)
* [BioRender poster builder tuorials](https://help.biorender.com/en/collections/3345403-poster-builder)
* [BioRender poster tips video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULnS0dVLnnk)

## Get more help!
Visit help.learninglab.xyz for more help on your project.
