Poster Resources

This document compiles UW, SMPH, and WARP resources for creating and printing posters. Posters summarize a research project’s objectives, methods, results, and conclusions in a concise and engaging format. Researchers often use posters to showcase findings and facilitate discussion of their work with others at conferences and/or symposiums. Be sure to check with your conference/symposium to figure out the recommended/required poster size.

Creating a Poster
Poster Design: 

Acknowledgments: 

Branding Resources:

Printing a Poster

Check to make sure that your original PowerPoint file is sized to the poster size that you need and that all images included on your poster are still clear when you zoom-in to view them at 200% prior to submitting a poster for printing.

Contact your Program Manager to discuss type of poster (paper or fabric) and to obtain the correct funding string you should use for payment.

There are several locations on campus where posters can be printed, these are summarized below:

Where Turn Around Time Notes/Considerations
Digital Publishing & Printing Services (DoIT)
  • Typical turnaround time is about 2 full days.
  • Can be delivered to campus location or picked up. 
  • Recommended for fabric (Poly Cloth) posters.
Media Solutions 
  • 3 full working days.
  • 50% rush fee if less than 2 full days. Pick up location in HSLC.
  • Recommended for fabric (Poly Cloth) posters.
College Library
  • Typical turnaround time is about three hours from receipt of the order during business hours, but can be up to two days during especially busy times.
  • Unavailable Mid-April due to Undergraduate Research Symposium.
  • Recommended for paper (Satin) posters.
  • Departmental credit cards (p-cards) are NOT accepted.
Steenbock Library 
  • Typical turnaround time is about three hours from receipt of the order during business hours, but can be up to two days during especially busy times.
  • Recommended for paper (Satin) posters.
  • Departmental credit cards (p-cards) are NOT accepted.
MERIT Library
  • Typical turnaround time is about three hours from receipt of the order during business hours, but can be up to two days during especially busy times.
  • Funding strings or P-cards NOT accepted.
 
Document History

Version Date Change Reason Primary Author
Aug. 12, 2025 Original  Finnuella Carey

Keywords:
Posters, Branding, Acknowledgments, Printing 
Doc ID:
154114
Owned by:
Finnuella C. in Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Program
Created:
2025-08-12
Updated:
2025-08-12
Sites:
Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Program