{"id":59722,"date":"2020-04-15T13:02:21","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T10:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/?p=59722"},"modified":"2023-07-24T14:15:53","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T11:15:53","slug":"how-to-make-a-poster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/how-to-make-a-poster\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make A Poster &#8211; A Complete Guide To Picture Perfect Poster Design"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Posters are one of the earliest forms of advertising, and it&#8217;s clear that they&#8217;re not going anywhere. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether they are printed or used in the digital space, posters are ideal for promoting everything from food delivery to movies, events, fundraisers, school projects, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nowadays, posters are still being used in advertising to grab people&#8217;s attention. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But that&#8217;s easier said than done. In case you are wondering how to make an advertisement poster, you&#8217;re in the right place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">se our online poster maker and follow this step by step guide on how to make a poster online.<a href=\"https:\/\/app.creatopy.com\/auth\/create-account?internal_source=internal&amp;internal_medium=Blog&amp;internal_campaign=BlogContentCTA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-70331 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/create-ad-campaigns-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/create-ad-campaigns-1.png 700w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/create-ad-campaigns-1-600x77.png 600w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/create-ad-campaigns-1-150x19.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Make a Poster\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3>1. Define its purpose<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59878 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/define-purpose.jpg\" alt=\"define purpose\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/define-purpose.jpg 640w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/define-purpose-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/define-purpose-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To make it easier for you to define the purpose of your poster, answer these two questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Who&#8217;s the audience you want to attract?<\/li>\n<li>What&#8217;s the message you want to send?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Knowing your audience is vital because it&#8217;s going to help you create a message that will have the desired impact. At the same time, this will ensure that what you&#8217;re communicating is relevant to those people.<\/p>\n<p>Even if the message doesn&#8217;t necessarily refer to the actual text, it&#8217;s also essential to define the message you want to send.<\/p>\n<p>This is going to have an impact on the colors you choose, the choice of words, and other design elements you may want to use.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Create a draft<\/h3>\n<p>After you have all the information above written down, it&#8217;s time to start creating the initial draft of your poster design.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to the information you add in the poster, pay attention not to overwhelm the audience with too many details.<\/p>\n<p>Go back to the message you want to communicate and figure out the essential information that should be included.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re working in a team, then at this point, you can collaborate with a copywriter or marketer so they can guide you on what you can include as far as text goes.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Choose a color palette<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-59877 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/color-palette.jpg\" alt=\"color palette\" width=\"640\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/color-palette.jpg 640w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/color-palette-600x382.jpg 600w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/color-palette-150x95.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The color combination you choose for your poster is going to be the first thing people notice, especially from far away. So you want to make sure you attract attention, but in a good way.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a beginner, then feel free to use the 60-30-10 color proportions, a basic rule in <a href=\"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/color-theory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">color theory<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This means that you want to choose a primary color (red, blue, or yellow), and two complementary colors.<\/p>\n<p>The primary color should take no more than 60% of the poster design, while the other complementary colors 30% and 10%.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to experiment more, then go ahead and add two more colors.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Add images, graphic elements, or illustrations<\/h3>\n<p>Now it&#8217;s time to add the main image you want to use, as long as other graphic design elements that would work well on your <a href=\"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/creative-poster-design-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">poster design<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You want to choose an image that&#8217;s relevant to your audience and the message you want to send. Ideally, you should use an original one, and not a stock image.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, you want to pay attention to the focal point in the photo. It&#8217;s essential to choose one that&#8217;s going to allow you to surround it with text.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Add the text<\/h3>\n<p>At this stage, you can go ahead and add the text, considering your audience the main message you want to send.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from that, here are a couple of other aspects you need to take into consideration when adding text:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The font you choose can significantly impact the mood you want to convey through the message, but don&#8217;t combine more than to different fonts in your poster design.<\/li>\n<li>The layout of the text is also important because it tells your audience where to look and what to read first.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, even the smallest details can make the difference between a neat, professional poster and a sloppy one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>By following these tips, you will be on your to create a stunning poster design.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Free Poster Templates and Ideas<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The earliest forms of posters date back a few centuries, but it was in the early 1800s that the posters, as we know them, emerged. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historically, posters were used for informative purposes, but also to promote cultural events, such as the famous Toulouse-Lautrec posters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-59751 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Moulin-Rouge-La-Goulue-Poster-424x600.jpg\" alt=\"Moulin Rouge La Goulue Poster\" width=\"424\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Moulin-Rouge-La-Goulue-Poster-424x600.jpg 424w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Moulin-Rouge-La-Goulue-Poster-723x1024.jpg 723w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Moulin-Rouge-La-Goulue-Poster-106x150.jpg 106w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Moulin-Rouge-La-Goulue-Poster-768x1088.jpg 768w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Moulin-Rouge-La-Goulue-Poster-770x1091.jpg 770w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Moulin-Rouge-La-Goulue-Poster.jpg 847w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/333990\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast forward to the World War I period, posters had political and propaganda purposes, like this example.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-59752 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/World-War-I-Poster--451x600.jpg\" alt=\"World War I Poster\" width=\"451\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/World-War-I-Poster--451x600.jpg 451w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/World-War-I-Poster--113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/World-War-I-Poster--768x1021.jpg 768w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/World-War-I-Poster-.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hdl.loc.gov\/loc.wdl\/wdl.576\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we&#8217;ve been on a trip down memory lane with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a brief history of posters<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it&#8217;s time to get into the examples.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know that learning is easier when you have inspiration, so we added a series of free temples available in Creatopy and a few inspirational examples from brands we all know and love.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Travel poster template<\/h3>\n<div class=\"template-img\">\n<div class=\"img-container\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Hawaii-Travel-Poster-Template-424x600.jpg\" alt=\"Hawaii Travel Poster Template\" width=\"424\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"middle\"><a class=\"btn-lp-forOverlay\" href=\"https:\/\/app.creatopy.com\/go-to\/dashboard\/create-from-bs-design\/?source=blog&amp;live=true&amp;hash=bxksbm5mz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start from this<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a travel agency, or you wish to promote a hotel or a trip, a travel poster template is a way to do it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s a cool travel poster template you can edit to promote your trip in an eye-catching, yet professional approach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can never go wrong with shades of oceanic blue and a dreamy landscape. Add your own images and text to personalize this template.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holiday poster template<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"template-img\">\n<div class=\"img-container\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Womens-Day-Poster-Template-424x600.jpg\" alt=\"Women's Day Poster Template\" width=\"424\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"middle\"><a class=\"btn-lp-forOverlay\" href=\"https:\/\/app.creatopy.com\/go-to\/dashboard\/create-from-bs-design\/?source=blog&amp;live=true&amp;hash=bhpmehcde\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start from this<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are preparing a discount, a deal, or a party for your special day, we have some great templates for you. Here&#8217;s a beautiful botanical poster design you can use for numerous occasions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">botanical <a href=\"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/design-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">design trend<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> started in 2019, and it&#8217;s here to stay, so it can be ideal if you want to create a poster for a natural, bio, and sustainable brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Events poster template<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"template-img\">\n<div class=\"img-container\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Live-Music-Park-Poster-424x600.jpg\" alt=\"Live Music Park Poster\" width=\"424\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"middle\"><a class=\"btn-lp-forOverlay\" href=\"https:\/\/app.creatopy.com\/go-to\/dashboard\/create-from-bs-design\/?source=blog&amp;live=true&amp;hash=bu5s65sfu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start from this<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have an event to promote, whether it&#8217;s a theme party, a discount, a concert, a festival, or an exhibition, you can find great templates to use in our gallery. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <a href=\"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/modern-fonts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">modern fonts<\/a>, cool contrasts and vivid colors, you&#8217;ll be sure to make your event noticed and increase the interest in no time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The concert poster template above can be used to promote your event using high color contrasts and bold typography.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artistic event poster template<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"template-img\">\n<div class=\"img-container\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Artistic-event-poster-template-424x600.jpg\" alt=\"Artistic event poster template\" width=\"424\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"middle\"><a class=\"btn-lp-forOverlay\" href=\"https:\/\/app.creatopy.com\/go-to\/dashboard\/create-from-bs-design\/?source=blog&amp;live=true&amp;hash=Bdc865sfu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start from this<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have an artistic event to promote, duotone is the way to go. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s a modern twist on an already classic design trend. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the duotone filtres and minimalist text approach from this cool poster and create an artistic design without the hassle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to limit the color combination to no more than three and write down the relevant information in key places to get it noticed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business events poster template<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"template-img\">\n<div class=\"img-container\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Business-Events-Poster-Template-424x600.jpg\" alt=\"Business Events Poster Template\" width=\"424\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"middle\"><a class=\"btn-lp-forOverlay\" href=\"https:\/\/app.creatopy.com\/go-to\/dashboard\/create-from-bs-design\/?source=blog&amp;live=true&amp;hash=bvzu3zh1w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start from this<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the business world, it&#8217;s all about being trustworthy, but this doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t play with colors to create eye-catching posters. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all, you still need to get people&#8217;s attention and make them interested in your event. Boring business posters don&#8217;t sell tickets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use the template above for any conference, lecture, or business event, even if they take place online. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bold blue color catches people&#8217;s attention while still suggesting you mean business. Just click on the &#8220;Start from this&#8221; button to personalize this template, add your own information, and branding elements.<a href=\"https:\/\/app.creatopy.com\/auth\/create-account?internal_source=internal&amp;internal_medium=Blog&amp;internal_campaign=BlogContentCTA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-70331 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/create-ad-campaigns-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/create-ad-campaigns-1.png 700w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/create-ad-campaigns-1-600x77.png 600w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/create-ad-campaigns-1-150x19.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auto &amp; moto events template<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"template-img\">\n<div class=\"img-container\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Auto-Moto-events-template-Poster-424x600.jpg\" alt=\"Auto - Moto events template Poster\" width=\"424\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"middle\"><a class=\"btn-lp-forOverlay\" href=\"https:\/\/app.creatopy.com\/go-to\/dashboard\/create-from-bs-design\/?source=blog&amp;live=true&amp;hash=b7hi6f0sk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start from this<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s nothing that says &#8220;full speed ahead&#8221; like a great poster. Here&#8217;s a beautiful motocross competition poster template you can adapt to match your event. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a limited color palette and a graphic stripped down to the minimum, this type of design will get everyone&#8217;s attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retail discount template<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"template-img\">\n<div class=\"img-container\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Retail-Discount-Poster-Template-424x600.jpg\" alt=\"Retail Discount Poster Template\" width=\"424\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"middle\"><a class=\"btn-lp-forOverlay\" href=\"https:\/\/app.creatopy.com\/go-to\/dashboard\/create-from-bs-design\/?source=blog&amp;live=true&amp;hash=builv8ask\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start from this<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might think all Black Friday designs are the same, but there&#8217;s more to a good discount poster design than meets the eye. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to pay attention to all the elements and make sure the discount you&#8217;re offering stands out so that you attract more foot traffic to your store.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>7 Tips to Follow When Designing Posters + More Poster Ideas<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need more inspiration to get your creative juices flowing, here are some fantastic original posters from brands we all know and love.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get inspired by these creative designs and follow our tips and tricks to nail your poster design every time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Use negative space<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need to combine two elements, using negative space is always a smart idea that will make your audience look twice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s how the Melbourne Food &amp; Wine Festival managed to do that by combining the bottles of wine and the fork design. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play with elements and illustrations to get the desired effect, but don&#8217;t overdo it. Keep things simple and add only the items that are necessary to make your visual story stand out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-59768 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Melbourne-Food-and-Wine-Festival-Poster-425x600.jpg\" alt=\"Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Poster\" width=\"425\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Melbourne-Food-and-Wine-Festival-Poster-425x600.jpg 425w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Melbourne-Food-and-Wine-Festival-Poster-106x150.jpg 106w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Melbourne-Food-and-Wine-Festival-Poster.jpg 564w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.behance.net\/kaushikdesign\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Play with typography<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typography art looks great on posters. The use of creative word games and shapes to tell a story can create an incredible puzzle of words and images that complete each other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just take a look at the example below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-59769 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Bold-Typography-Poster-429x600.jpg\" alt=\"Bold Typography Poster\" width=\"429\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Bold-Typography-Poster-429x600.jpg 429w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Bold-Typography-Poster-107x150.jpg 107w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Bold-Typography-Poster.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/graphicdesignjunction.com\/2010\/07\/50-fonts-typography-posters-for-design-inspiration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Use contrasts<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have only a few seconds to get someone&#8217;s attention with poster design. Sometimes your poster will be placed alongside many others, so you have to make sure it gets noticed within a glimpse. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to bold contrasts, your design will pop and get the attention it needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use complementary colors, black and white contrasts, and bold text that will get your message across.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-59770 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Contrast-Poster-Design-Example-401x600.jpg\" alt=\"Contrast Poster Design Example\" width=\"401\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Contrast-Poster-Design-Example-401x600.jpg 401w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Contrast-Poster-Design-Example-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Contrast-Poster-Design-Example.jpg 564w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/gallery\/post\/innovative-poster-example-google-font-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Keep it simple<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the world of poster design, less can be more, especially when we&#8217;re talking about a minimalist approach. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to send a powerful message, you can easily use only images or illustrations and make your poster come to life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don&#8217;t have to add a lot of elements, such as fonts, text, or use a sophisticated color palette to tell a story. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-59771 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Anti-Racism-Festival-Poster-429x600.jpg\" alt=\"Anti Racism Festival Poster\" width=\"429\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Anti-Racism-Festival-Poster-429x600.jpg 429w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Anti-Racism-Festival-Poster-107x150.jpg 107w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Anti-Racism-Festival-Poster.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Image Source: behance.net<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Use layers of photography and text<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They say images speak louder than words, but why not use both? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at a classical approach to this trend in the <em>Solo: A Star Wars Story<\/em> teaser movie poster and get inspired to create your next masterpiece.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The poster has a western-style feel, featuring a beautifully painted portrait of the main character. Also, it&#8217;s got a definite retro vibe with the red-orange shades completing the old paper texture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-59772 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/A-Star-Wars-Story-Teaser-Poster-405x600.jpg\" alt=\"A Star Wars Story Teaser Poster\" width=\"405\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/A-Star-Wars-Story-Teaser-Poster-405x600.jpg 405w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/A-Star-Wars-Story-Teaser-Poster-691x1024.jpg 691w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/A-Star-Wars-Story-Teaser-Poster-101x150.jpg 101w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/A-Star-Wars-Story-Teaser-Poster-768x1138.jpg 768w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/A-Star-Wars-Story-Teaser-Poster-770x1141.jpg 770w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/A-Star-Wars-Story-Teaser-Poster.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.starwars.com\/news\/we-love-these-new-solo-a-star-wars-story-teaser-posters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Add dynamism with uneven elements<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your poster pop with a dramatic font, and bold colors, like Nike did with the basketball player posters. The unaligned letters underline the message of the poster and add movement to the entire design.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you complete your poster with a photograph that suggests movement or speed, your design will look like it&#8217;s got a life of its own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-59773 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Nike-Bounce-Dynamic-Poster-424x600.jpg\" alt=\"Nike Bounce Dynamic Poster\" width=\"424\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Nike-Bounce-Dynamic-Poster-424x600.jpg 424w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Nike-Bounce-Dynamic-Poster-106x150.jpg 106w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Nike-Bounce-Dynamic-Poster.jpg 564w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bureauborsche.com\/projects\/nike-bouce-to-this\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Use visual metaphors<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need to talk about your products subtly, you can always go for visual metaphors. Suggest something, rather than just say it out loud with a distinct word or an image.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s how McDonald&#8217;s illustrated the concept &#8220;A Symphony for your senses&#8221; by combining the interior of an opera house with the shape of their famous Big Mac. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-59774 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/McDonalds-Signature-Collection-Poster-400x600.jpg\" alt=\"McDonalds Signature Collection Poster\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/McDonalds-Signature-Collection-Poster-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/McDonalds-Signature-Collection-Poster-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/McDonalds-Signature-Collection-Poster.jpg 564w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adsoftheworld.com\/campaigns\/mcdonald-s-stages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So there you have it\u2014our how-to guide, best practices, and tips to help you create beautiful posters for any type of occasion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, all you have to do is to discover our platform, browse through the poster templates, and start creating your own poster design. <a href=\"https:\/\/app.creatopy.com\/auth\/create-account?internal_source=internal&amp;internal_medium=Blog&amp;internal_campaign=BlogContentCTA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-70331 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/newblog.creatopy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/create-ad-campaigns-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/create-ad-campaigns-1.png 700w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/create-ad-campaigns-1-600x77.png 600w, https:\/\/creatopydevelopmentblog.kinsta.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/create-ad-campaigns-1-150x19.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Posters are one of the earliest forms of advertising, and it&#8217;s clear that they&#8217;re not going anywhere. Whether they are printed or used in the digital space, posters are ideal for promoting everything from food delivery to movies, events, fundraisers, school projects, and more. 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