It is time to start planning the 2012 community calendar. Consider branching out from the traditional format for the new year and go with a poster instead of a flip calendar. Residents will appreciate the streamlined look and the bold use of color. They should be on time for their appointments in 2012 because there will be no need to flip calendar pages to a new month.
Aside from the calendar grid, the key aspect of the poster is the design. If you live in New York, consider using a picture of the beautiful skyline at night. A view of New York from across the river is also very attractive when the shot is captured at sunrise or sunset. Those in small towns can use a photo of a prominent or historical building, the local park, or native wildlife.
The area on a larger poster should accommodate a collage of photographs. Take a few pictures from each season and combine them into an aesthetically pleasing design. Full color enables you to capture every detail down to the tiny petals on a flower. When the poster is covered with a glossy finish, this image will seem ready to jump off the page.
Typical poster sizes include letter-size paper dimensions of 8.5×11 inches, legal-size dimensions of 11×17 inches, and an impressive 17×22-inch version. High-quality posters are printed on 100LB gloss book paper because it makes them more durable. Online printers offer 500 posters measuring 11×17 inches for just $225.
Include an area on the poster that lists recognized holidays and observances. Make things easier for residents by also highlighting the date on the calendar or using a different colored font. This way, they will know when government buildings and post offices will be closed. Get started on calendar development now so the poster is in their hands by Thanksgiving.
