Offices and schools set up notice boards to get messages across to their employees and students. Announcements and information are posted on these boards to be viewed by all at a glance. While schools display students' art work, in offices important company announcements are displayed on the boards. Executives use boards to plan their strategies or schedules. Employees see it and keep track of their work accordingly. At home working parents and children use boards to post schedules and reminders. Cork boards are the most common types of boards used in such establishments. Using pushpins, memos and announcements can easily be posted and removed. Cork boards are cost effective, but over a period of time, they will deteriorate as more holes are made on them.

Students of science will go through science fairs during the course of their education. The focus of a science fair is the student's project, but what catches the viewer's eye is the board on which the project is displayed. As the saying goes, first impression is the best impression; the science fair boards are what catch the attention of the audience. When you are setting up a science fair display board there are many ways to organize it; style, clarity, creativity and thoroughness are the essential elements to consider. The best boards are the foam-core or corrugated display boards that stand by themselves. Use card stock paper for displaying the text as they are sturdy and will not wrinkle. Avoid using glossy paper, it produces glare and can be difficult to read. Glue sticks or double-sided tapes are the best adhesives to use on display boards. Ensure that all prints are easily readable and clear. Start your presentation from the top left hand corner and let it flow. The conclusion should be in the lower right hand corner.

When you make a presentation to a large audience, you will require a presentation board so as to help you to communicate your message. There are a lot of choices for making presentation boards. Before getting a presentation board, there are certain things to take into consideration. Make a note of the type of board you will need to meet your requirements. Presentation boards for usually of good standard and can be used for many years. Presentation and display boards should add to the impact of the message you are portraying. Presentation boards in a showroom are sales tools that silently get the message across. It complements the verbal message and reinforces your communication efforts.