After seeing everyone's poster designs in class, I have a much better understanding on what works, and what doesn't work. There are a few different ways to make a successful poster. You don't need alot of information, to get your message across. All you need is a simple slogan, or design, and your point will be more than clear. Some of the best posters in class didn't even have many words on them. I loved the one about the slut walk. That was a relatively simple design that was created using indesign itself. She showed four different images, and had very few words. I believe it said, "the size of the dress doesn't mean yes". Very simple, yet very effective message.
Another poster that I thought had a very strong message was the one about lung cancer in response to cigarette smoking. This one, used words, but in the shape, colors, and form of an actual cigarette. Getting a point across to people is simple. Use words or images that will catch the attention of your viewers. All of these powerful posters, had some things in common. Many posters were black, white, and red. These colors go well together to stand out and catch someones eye.
Something that I noticed that didn't work so well, was a lot of text that is difficult to read. Although it may make someone want to get up and read what your poster says, it is not powerful enough to hang up on a billboard and hope that someone driving by will be able to understand your message. If all you're going for is the effect of many words, then this might work. But if you have a message you want to convey, make sure it is big and bold enough for people to read from a distance. Since this project, I have been critiquing all of the posters I see hanging around. I find myself doing this with many aspects of communication.
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