Posters
The Functions of Posters The function of a poster is to inform a reader or viewer of information. Posters can provide information about many different topics such as politics, public announcements, advertisements, community events, etc. Posters are used not only to inform but also to pe rsuade and motivate viewer to buy the product on the poster or go to the attraction on the poster or do what the poster is trying to get them to do. Posters are made to maximize the information that the viewer gets in a small amount of time. Laws of Poster Design A good poster attracts attention from people walking by. It will get them to stop and look at the poster. After someone stops to look at the poster the poster needs to establish a connection with them to keep their interest. General Demands A poster needs to be legible, understandable, and interesting. It needs to contain information that may be important to the viewer. A poster needs to be simple and...