Poster Resources

• Poster Templates
• Guidelines for Posters
• Printing a Poster
• Design Resources: Quality Assessment Research
• Design Resources: Observational Research
• Design Resources: Creative Works
• Design Resources: Basic or Experimental Research
• Tips and Tricks for Making a Great Presentation

Poster Templates

Official Poster Template for Create @ State:

Create@State Hybrid Poster Template Portrait2.pptx

 

You are welcome to use other poster templates and styles as long as they meet the guidelines. 

 

Additional Templates:

Create@State Updated Poster Template

Old Style Create at State Poster Template_Vertical.pptx

Old Style Create at State Poster Template_Horizontal.pptx

Guidelines for Posters

 

All posters presented at Create@State should follow these guidelines: 

1. The poster size should be 36"x48" or 48"x36". See "Setting Poster Size and Saving as PDF" instructions below and "Poster Templates". 
2. Poster should be digitally created and professionally printed. See "Poster Printing" resource
3. Title, name of presenter(s), and faculty mentor(s) name(s) should be clearly listed at the top of the poster. 
4. Include all appropriate logos for A-State, academic college, and any organizations or entities that have significantly contributed to your project. (For example, if your project is funded by a grant, include the grant agency logo on your poster)

 

 

Setting Poster Size and Saving as PDF

• Open PowerPoint

  • Start a new blank presentation OR

  • Open an existing template 

• Open Slide Size Settings (this may already be done if you are using a template)

  • Go to the Design tab.

  • Click Slide Size on the right end of the toolbar.

  • Select Custom Slide Size.

• Enter the Required Poster Size
  Choose one of the required dimensions:

  • 36 inches (height) × 48 inches (width) for landscape posters

  • 48 inches (height) × 36 inches (width) for portrait posters
    Make sure the Orientation matches your chosen layout.

• Apply Scaling
  When prompted:

  • Choose Ensure Fit to prevent content from being cut off,
    or

  • Choose Maximize to scale content up (you may need to re-adjust elements).

• Design Your Poster
  Insert text, images, charts, and layout elements.

  • Use View → Zoom for easier editing.

  • Use Arrange tools under the Home tab for alignment and spacing.

• Export as PDF
  Useful for printing or submission:

  • Go to File → Export → Create PDF Document.

  • Select Standard and click Publish.

Printing a Poster

The Office of Student Research and Scholarship will print your Create@State poster at no cost. To have your poster printed: 

1. Save your poster according to the guidelines
2. Navigate to the 2026 Create@State page on ARCH
3. Create an ARCH account if you do not have one (ARCH does not have single sign on with A-State, be sure to save your username and password in a secure location) 
4. Click on the Submit Poster link 
5. Fill in the required fields, upload your file, and in the COMMENTS field type "Print my poster" along with the name of the person picking up the poster at Create@State.

*Posters will be picked up when you check-in for the event.*

IMPORTANT: Deadline to request a Free Poster Printing is Wednesday, April 8th

Design Resources: Quality Assessment Research

Example Poster: 

Quality Assessment_Riley Jackson 2025.pdf

Design Resources: Observational Research

Design Resources: Creative Works

Design Resources: Basic or Experimental Research

Example Poster #1

Basic-Exper_KennonH_Create@State.pdf

Example Poster #2

Basic-Exper_Cara Pirani 2025.pdf

Tips and Tricks for Making a Great Presentation

Slides from Create@State Poster Prep Workshop 3/17/27. 

Click on attachment at top left of screen in red to download a PDF of presentation slides.