k2f-research-poster

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Transform research papers, manuscripts, and findings into conference-ready academic posters with viewing distance typography, balanced columns, and high visual density. Use when asked to create an academic poster, scientific poster, conference poster, or A0/A1 poster. Create research posters with AI-native design and the highest aesthetic standards, powered by the K2F format and engine. Purpose-built for AI agents, K2F lets them focus on semantic content and design intent while automatically handling layout, typography, and formatting complexity.

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Sourcesuzheng/k2f

Added on2026-10-03

NPX Install

npx skill4agent add suzheng/k2f k2f-research-poster

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K2F Research Poster — AI-Native Aesthetic Design

Purpose

Convert scientific manuscripts, experiment data, and academic notes into print-ready conference posters. Posters fail when treated as oversized papers; attendees scan from 1.5–2 meters away and spend under 90 seconds. This skill enforces scientific distillation, viewing-distance hierarchy, strict 1-page geometry, and high visual density while eliminating multi-page overflow and blank lower thirds.

Built on K2F

This skill produces conference posters as

.K2F

packages. Follow the k2f skill for authoring: unpack or init a workspace, edit the semantic JSON tree (

content/root.json

), customize

styles/theme.json

, pack/verify, and export. K2F separates semantic structure from styling, compiling an immutable render lock that guarantees pixel-identical output across PDF, PPTX, DOCX, and IDML.

Before you build, install the core skill:

npx skills add suzheng/k2f --skill k2f

.

When to Use

Creating conference posters from paper drafts, preprints, or notes.
Designing large-format scientific presentations (Arch E 48"×36", 36"×48", ISO A0/A1).
Transforming multi-page manuscripts into a single-page visual synthesis.
Exporting vector PDF, editable PPTX, or IDML.

Inputs

Dimensions: Landscape (48"×36" / ISO A0) or portrait (36"×48" / A0). Default: 48"×36" landscape (3 columns).
Findings: Abstract, methods, key results, and conclusions.
Visuals: Figures, plots, diagrams, and logos.
Metadata: Title, authors, affiliations, paper/repo URL.

Workflow

1. Understand

Distill content into three tiers:

3-Second: Title, logos, takeaway banner.
30-Second: Conclusion-driven section headers, key charts, metric callouts.
3-Minute: Concise methods, data tables, references.

2. Plan

Word Budget: 400–600 words (limit: 300–800). Posters are visual abstracts.
Grid: Pinned header, 3-column body (2–3 for portrait), footer (
```
catalog/content/ex_poster_shell.json
```
).
Visuals: Dedicate >= 40% area to diagrams, plots, cards, or tables.

3. Build

Shell: Paper size in

manifest.json

. Wrap root in

page_shell

with pinned

height

(

page_height - margins

) and

break_inside: "avoid"

.

Typography (
```
styles/theme.json
```
for 1.5–2 m): Title 72–90 pt (bold), Headers (
```
h1
```
/
```
h2
```
) 36–44 pt, Subheads/Metrics (
```
h3
```
/
```
stat_number
```
) 28–34 pt, Body (
```
body
```
) 22–26 pt (>= 18 pt min), Captions 16–18 pt.
Components: Convert statistics to cards (
```
ex_card_bands.json
```
) or tables (
```
ex_table.json
```
). Use
```
{ "fr": 1 }
```
growers to prevent gaps.

4. Validate

Run

pack_verify.py --workspace <path> --render

.

Single-page check:
```
pages=1
```
. Pages > 1 is a hard defect.
Bottom-fill check: Baselines align above footer without voids (
```
PAGE_UNDERFILL
```
).
Inspect rendered PNGs for legibility and clipping.

5. Revise

When overflowing or unbalanced:

Cut non-essential text before shrinking fonts.
Convert sentences into bullets or metric cards.
Adjust column gap or card padding in
```
theme.json
```
.
Reduce role font sizes globally in
```
theme.json
```
by 1–2 pt.

Rules & Constraints

Strict 1-Page Envelope: Posters are single-canvas presentations; spilling to page 2 disrupts display boards. Pin
```
page_shell
```
height to content box (
```
page_height - margins
```
) to guarantee single-page compilation.
Viewing Distance Physics: Reading distance is 1.5–2 m; body text below 20 pt is unreadable to standing attendees. Prune text rather than shrinking typography.
Conclusion-Driven Headers: Scanning attendees decide whether to stop in seconds. State findings (e.g., "Model Cuts Latency by 42%") instead of generic labels ("Results").
Styles in Theme Only: Define styling in
```
styles/theme.json
```
. Keeping semantic nodes clean allows global adjustments and predictable compilation.
High Contrast: Conference halls have varied lighting; maintain WCAG AAA contrast using calm academic palettes with vibrant accents.

Common Failure Modes

Failure Mode	Root Cause	Solution
Multi-Page Overflow ( `pages > 1` )	Unpinned height or excess text.	Pin `page_shell` height; prune text under 700 words.
Empty Lower Canvas ( `PAGE_UNDERFILL` )	Short text without growers.	Add `{ "fr": 1 }` growers or enlarge visuals.
Wall of Text	Raw paper text pasted.	Condense to 3–4 bullets per card; use metric callouts.
Tiny Typography	Document fonts (< 18 pt) used.	Scale in `theme.json` : Title >= 72 pt, H1 >= 36 pt, Body >= 22 pt.
Lopsided Columns	Unequal column distribution.	Rebalance sections (Col 1: Problem; Col 2: Methods/Results; Col 3: Impact).

Quality Checklist

Geometry: Pinned
```
page_shell
```
matching content box; strictly
```
pages=1
```
.
Word Budget: 300–800 words total across poster.
Hierarchy: Title readable from 5 m; headers from 2 m; body from 1.5 m.
Visual Ratio: >= 40% surface area in figures, metrics, or tables.
Column Balance: Baselines align evenly without voids.
Export Fidelity: Clean vector PDF and editable PPTX shapes.