Free collage poster for any event.

In episode 16 of Narrated, collagist Matthew Hancock creates a collage poster you can customize in Photoshop.

  1. Change the colors.

    Open the Layer folder then double click the Smart Object thumbnail in the layer named “Colors (double click to edit).” A new window will open. Double click the Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layer to edit the colors, then save the file to update the main design.

    A user changes the colors of the poster using the Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layer in Photoshop.

  2. Change the vintage text.

    To change the antique text embedded within the design, double-click the Smart Object thumbnail in the layer named “Text (double click to edit),” which will open a new window. Double-click any Smart Object thumbnail within the layer to replace the text. Make sure to save your changes so it updates the main file.

    A user changes the vintage text on the poster using the Type tool.

  3. Add your own text.

    In the Layers panel, select the folder named “Title Lockup” and double-click the “T” to edit the copy. Just add your own event details to promote your music festival, protest, or marathon. You can even change the fonts.

    A user adds their own text to the poster.

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