Better posters for better scientific communication.
Helping researchers communicate their work more clearly through evidence-based design.
Dense wall of text · Hard to scan from 5 feet away
Plain-language takeaway · Clear message in 5 seconds
Layout Gallery
Different research deserves different ways of being presented. Start with the layout that best fits your story and presentation style.
Classic Portrait
A familiar, structured layout designed for clear reading and easy scanning. Best for: text-rich research.
Classic Landscape
A flexible layout for balancing findings, methods, and data. Best for: general research.
Presenter Layout
Designed to support spoken presentations, with a clear flow that guides the audience. Best for: conferences and talks.
Explore the ideas, research, and stories behind Better Posters.
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Generation 1: the original #betterposter
Mike Morrison's talk introducing the format — why a poster should lead with one plain-language finding instead of a wall of text.
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Generation 2: refining the format
The follow-up. What changed after the first design met real conference halls, and how the presenter and hero-figure layouts came out of it.
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What do people look at on your research poster?
Eye-tracking results showing where attention actually goes at a poster session — and how little of it reaches dense body text.
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Upgrading Doctors Without Borders' science communication
The format applied outside the conference hall, with a team whose research has to reach people fast.
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Making poster sessions accessible
How poster sessions exclude scientists with disabilities, and what layout choices measurably help.
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