Neural Information Processing Systems

Suggestions for Good Poster Presentations

1) Keep fonts large so everything can be read from at least 3 feet away.

2) Minimize text in favor of graphics where possible.

3) Keep the color scheme simple, using color changes when they're required to make a point. Arbitrary color changes contribute to clutter and viewer fatigue.

4) Plan your poster narration ahead of time. (Maybe two, a quick overview, and a detailed version.)

5) Tack an envelop to the poster board to collect requests for preprints (or bring a pile of copies of your manuscript).

6) If possible, print a portable (letter or A4 size) version of your poster for handouts.

Here are some further poster guidelines.

We have attempted to ensure that all information is correct, but we cannot guarantee it.

Please send comments and corrections to:

Alexander Gray

Carnegie Mellon University

agray+nips@cs.cmu.edu