Can this skill help with specific conference sizes?

Yes, it supports standard sizes like A0, A1, and US formats (e.g., 36x48 inches) in both portrait and landscape orientations with proper scaling.

Does it support including QR codes?

Yes, the skill includes code snippets for the qrcode package to help you link your physical poster to digital resources like full papers, code, or supplemental data.

How do I ensure my poster is readable from a distance?

The skill provides specific typography guidelines, such as using 72-120pt for titles and a minimum of 24pt for body text to ensure clarity from 4-6 feet away.

Which LaTeX package should I use for my poster?

It depends on your needs: beamerposter is great for Beamer users; tikzposter offers modern, flexible designs with TikZ integration; and baposter is ideal for precise, box-based multi-column layouts.

LaTeX Research Posters

Name: LaTeX Research Posters
Author: Zehong-Wang

byZehong-Wang

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Design Tools

Generates professional, publication-quality research posters using specialized LaTeX packages like beamerposter, tikzposter, and baposter.

This skill empowers researchers and students to create high-impact scientific posters directly within Claude. It provides expert guidance on selecting the right LaTeX package, designing multi-column layouts, optimizing typography for readability at a distance, and integrating high-resolution figures. Whether preparing for an international conference or a departmental symposium, this skill ensures your poster follows best practices for visual hierarchy and scientific communication while handling complex formatting and standard dimensions like A0 or 36x48 inches.

Key Features

01Implements visual communication best practices for typography, color schemes, and layout flow

02Supports multiple LaTeX poster packages including beamerposter, tikzposter, and baposter

03Provides standardized templates for international (A0/A1) and North American poster sizes

04Assists with complex multi-column grid layouts and high-resolution figure integration

05Generates QR code snippets for linking posters to supplementary papers or repositories

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Use Cases

01Optimizing existing LaTeX posters for better readability and color-blind accessibility

02Converting a scientific manuscript into a visually engaging conference poster

03Designing departmental poster templates for consistent institutional branding

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add zehong-wang/kosmos latex-posters

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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