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How Do I Create an Academic Poster on Canva?

Last updated on December 4, 2022 @ 7:23 pm

Academic posters are a great way to showcase your research, project work, or ideas at conferences and symposiums. But what makes a good academic poster? And how can you create one using Canva?

There are a few key elements that make up a good academic poster:

    1. A catchy title
    2. A clear and concise summary of your research or project
    3. Easy to read text and graphics
    4. A visually appealing design
    5. Appropriate use of color, fonts, and images
PRO TIP: This note is to warn you that the instructions in the article titled, “How Do I Create an Academic Poster on Canva?” may not be accurate. The author provides step-by-step instructions on how to create an academic poster using the online design tool, Canva. However, the author does not mention that the free version of Canva has limitations. For example, you can only save your poster as a low-resolution PDF. To save your poster in a high-resolution PDF, you must upgrade to a paid account.

Here are some tips on how to create an academic poster using Canva:

    1. Start by creating a new Canva account or logging in to your existing account.
    2. Click on the “Create a design” button and select “Poster” from the list of design options.
    3. Choose a pre-designed poster template or start from scratch. Canva has a wide range of templates to choose from, so you’re sure to find one that suits your needs.
    4. Add your title, summary, and other text using the easy-to-use text editor tools. You can also add images, shapes, and other graphics to help get your message across.
    5. When you’re happy with your design, click on the “Download” button to save your poster as a PDF or image file. You can then print it out or share it online.

Creating an academic poster using Canva is quick and easy! Just follow the steps above and you’ll have a great looking poster in no time.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.