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Session Chair Reviews of Visual Aids

ACM/SIGCHI Visuals Improvement Checklist

The following improvements are required before your proposed visuals can be accepted for the CHI Conference. Numbers on the enclosed visual(s) refer to the numbered items below.

___ (1) We recommend high-quality laser printer copy, typeset letters or transfer (rub-on) lettering. Do not submit handwritten material.

___ (2) Capital letters must be at least 6.5 mm or 1/4" high (equivalent to 24-point type); lowercase letters must be at least 5 mm or 3/16" (20-point type), not including ascenders and descenders. 24 to 28-point type works best.

___ (3) For slides, use white or yellow characters on medium blue or black background. Avoid red lettering on white or blue backgrounds.

___ (4) Use a maximum of 7 words per line and 6 lines per slide or overhead. Limit copy to lists with numbers or bullets.

___ (5) Broken or blurred type or line drawing. Resubmit clean paper copies. When carrying visuals to the meeting, package them carefully to avoid damage.

___ (6) If possible, have line drawings done by a professional artist.

___ (7) Blurry photograph. Recite if possible, or have a professional artist draw a rendering of the image.

___ (8) Other:

See Also

• Guidelines for effective visual aids

• Selecting the proper format for visual aids

• At-the-conference facilities such as a speaker rehersal room