He is a science editor for The Scientist’s Creative Services ... As such, while bringing content from slide decks and manuscript figures into posters is generally a good practice, they must be amended ...

We love scientific posters at the RSC. A firm fixture at research meetings ... Using too many colours can cause clashes and distract your audience. A good rule of thumb is stick to three to five ...

Once you finish designing your poster, have your lab mentor look it over, and have your PI (i.e., the professor whose lab you’re in) look at it, too. It’s important that you get your mentor’s approval ...