Digital Displays

Map

Requirements

• Content slides must be in the 16:9 aspect ratio and landscape orientation.
• Content slides must have dimensions of 1920x1080 at 72dpi. (or 4K UHD dimensions of 3840x2160)
• Content must be 25 words or less to maintain readability. Think of who, what, where and when only.
• Static slides must be submitted in either JPG or PNG file format.
• Videos must be submitted as zipped files in gif, mov, mp4 or m4v formats.
• Content slides with a QR code must also list the URL for accessibility purposes.
• Only University-sponsored events or advertisements will be shared and posted.
• Slides should follow good design principles (easy to read, sufficient contrast, not too busy, etc.).
• Content slides or videos should be submitted a minimum of one week before any event date or deadline to ensure time for approval and possible revision.
• Each slide request must have a specific date it is to be posted and removed. Be sure to designate this in your request. Content will run for a maximum of two weeks, unless otherwise approved for a longer period. Include the removal date in the title so content managers can quickly identify signage that has expired.
  • For example: gatorfest_02.28.23, gregory_lecture_03.20.23. If you’d like to promote your event for a longer period, please note that in your initial Project Request Form to obtain extended approval.
• Signage must adhere to SF State’s Editorial Style Guidelines.
• All signs are subject to approval and redesign by SMC staff based on these standards and general graphic design best practices. 

Template Examples