Designing a Poster People Actually Read
A poster has seconds to work, so one message must win over everything else on the page.
What is the Poster Maker?
Write a headline and subheadline, pick a poster size, and build the poster in your browser. The pixel size shown is computed from the size you pick. Design and download need a browser.
How to use it
- Write headline and subheadline
- Pick a poster size
- Download the poster
Worked example
Builds a 1200 x 1600 px A3 portrait poster headed Summer Fair.
What should a poster headline do?
Say the event or offer plainly, so a passer-by knows at once if it matters to them.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a poster readable from far away?
A short headline in large type, with details smaller below it.
Should a poster hold lots of text?
No, keep it to the essentials and leave the rest for a linked page or contact.