Designing Bulletin Boards
Know the Purpose and Objectives for the Display
a. primarily instructional
b. primarily motivational
c. primarily decorative
Determine and keep your intended audience in mind, placement of displayed aligned to viewer's eye level.
Assemble the Elements
a. seemingly large elements shrink when placed on a wall and when
viewed from across a room
b. cut out large letters, at least 1.5 inches high for good visibility
across an average room
c. use/choose illustrations and graphics large enough to be seen
within the entire bulletin board format
d. mix text elements between large attention-getting titles and
compelling captions
e. mix visual elements
f. consider ways to make the board interactive with viewers
Choose Proper Background and Underlying Pattern
a. use subdued color for large areas to avoid distraction
b. chose an underlying design pattern to attract the eye and allow
for flow from one element to the next
c. use complementary colors in the display
Arrange the Elements
a. find a large floor space to test the layout of your bulletin
board
b. make changes and revisions before attaching elements to the
real board
c. titles are generally centered at the top of the display
d. place important items in the very center of the display
f. balance additional content and items throughout the rest of
the display
Check and Revise
a. stand back from the display, unfocus your eyes and see if the
underlying pattern is still apparent for unity
b. observe student reaction to help gauge instructional effectiveness