Design Help
Before you can place an order to print your poster, you need to design it.
Here are some resources:
One-on-One Design Consultation:
UW Poster Staff will work with your files to polish your poster design. Bring your files with you, including images and text.
Email uwposter@uw.edu and put "poster consult" in the subject line.
Fee: $40/hour
Custom-designed PowerPoint Templates
The following UW Poster custom-design* poster presentation templates are free. They are designed using MS PowerPoint 2010 for PC & UW brand:
- 40 x 32 (3 column) template
- 40 x 32 (4 column) template
- 48 x 36 (3 column) template
- 48 x 36 (4 column) template
- 30 x 20 (3 column) template scaled 1:1 at 200% for 60 x 40 final size
- 30 x 20 (4 column) template scaled 1:1 at 200% for 60 x 40 final size
- 24 x 48 (3 column) template scaled 1:1 at 200% for 48 x 96 final size
- 24 x 48 (4 column) template scaled 1:1 at 200% for 48 x 96 final size
How to Instructions
- Make a poster using MS PowerPoint 2010 — PC version
- Make a poster using MS PowerPoint 2011 — MAC version
- Tips for preparing posters for printing using Adobe Illustrator
- Tips for preparing posters for printing using Adobe InDesign
- Layout Guidelines
*Custom Design:
UW Creative offers print design, photography, and coordination of poster printing.
Questions? Call 206.543.9275 or email us at uwposter@uw.edu.
UW Resources
- UW "W" (
) - UW "W" black/white (
) - UW "signature" (
) - Get the "University Art Pack (.zip)" at University Marketing for a full package of options.
