Build a strong foundation of typographic, page layout, and document-construction skills through the step-by-step lessons in this book. The real-world projects—ranging from a printed postcard with a QR code to an interactive Adobe PDF with form fields—are designed to guide novice Adobe InDesign users through the most fundamental features to the most powerful. Experienced InDesign users learn best practices and explore features that will rapidly become a designer's best friend, such as intelligent image placement and access to the Adobe Fonts library. The fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe InDesign Classroom in a Book®, the best-selling series of hands-on software training workbooks, offers what no other book or training program does—an official training series from Adobe, developed with the support of Adobe product experts. Adobe InDesign Classroom in a Book (2022 release) contains 15 lessons that cover the basics and beyond, providing countless tips and techniques to help you become more productive with the program. You can follow the book from start to finish or choose only those lessons that interest you. Purchasing this book includes valuable online extras. Follow the instructions in the book's "Getting Started" section to unlock access to: Downloadable lesson files you need to work through the projects in the book Web Edition containing the complete text of the book, interactive quizzes, and videos that walk you through the lessons step by step What you need to use this book: Adobe InDesign (2022 release) software, for either Windows or macOS. (Software not included.) Note: Classroom in a Book does not replace the documentation, support, updates, or any other benefits of being a registered owner of Adobe InDesign software.
"A guide to the seven leading software programs in graphic design, presenting the essential basics that students and professionals need on a day-to-day basis to use Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Dreamweaver, Flash, and Acrobat, including: seven chapters that focus on a separate program and familiarize the user with the screen, menus, windows, tools, navigation system, and basic procedures specific to each piece of software; overviews of all the software applications and descriptions of how they interact with one another, and features a full glossary of terms; information on such wider aspects of digital technology as color management and printing processes; and instructions in both Mac and PC formats." - product description.
Learning by doing is the best way to get to grips with new ideas, and graphic design is no different. Weaving together creative strategies and design principles with step-by-step Adobe software guidance, this unique book helps you to immediately put into practice the concepts as you're learning them so they become second nature. Covering all the introductory topics a designer needs to know – from working with colour and layout, to editing images and designing apps – this fully updated edition of the hugely popular Graphic Design Essentials includes plenty of hands-on instruction and real-life examples to give you a thorough grounding in the fundamentals. This new edition includes: - Coverage of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign - Examples of designs from the UK, US, Canada, Europe, Hong Kong, China, the Middle East and Australia - Smaller supporting activities alongside major project exercises - New design formats, including apps and infographics - Downloadable resources to use within the software instruction
InCopy is a word processor that has been developed by Adobe Systems. It is a powerful software that allows integration with Adobe InDesign which is used to create printed material that also includes magazines and newspapers. The software is mainly focus on word processing tasks such as editing, writing and designing documents. The users can expect to find expected features such as changes tracker, spell checking and word count. There are also different viewing modes that allow the document creator to see the different elements like what is done in InDesign. When this was first released, it came as a part of the Adobe Creative Suite and this was the norm until version CS6. Since 2013 the newer releases of the software were only made available through the Creative Cloud.
Used by graphic designers worldwide, Adobe InDesign CC is a layout powerhouse. But that power is easy to harness, as you’ll soon learn. These real-world projects teach you to think like a designer and master the details that set your work apart. Hone your InDesign skills as you: Produce an advertising poster Design a magazine for print and tablet delivery Build interactive forms Create a comic book page Add controls for video, animations, and more to a digital media publication This study guide uses more than 11 hours of video integrated with text to help you gain real-world skills that will get you started in your career designing publications for print and screen using InDesign CC. It lays the foundation for taking the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification exam and helps prepare you for an entry-level position in a competitive job market. Purchasing this book gives you access to valuable online extras. Follow the instructions in the book’s “Getting Started” section to unlock access to: The Web Edition containing instructional video embedded in the complete text of the book with interactive review questions along with product updates Downloadable lesson files you need to work through the projects
Learning by doing is the best way to get to grips with new ideas, and graphic design is no different. Weaving together creative strategies and design principles with step-by-step Adobe software guidance, this unique book helps you to immediately put into practice the concepts as you're learning them so they become second nature. Covering all the introductory topics a designer needs to know – from working with colour and layout, to editing images and designing apps – this fully updated edition of the hugely popular Graphic Design Essentials includes plenty of hands-on instruction and real-life examples to give you a thorough grounding in the fundamentals. This new edition includes: - Coverage of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign - Examples of designs from the UK, US, Canada, Europe, Hong Kong, China, the Middle East and Australia - Smaller supporting activities alongside major project exercises - New design formats, including apps and infographics - Downloadable resources to use within the software instruction
This book explores the world of digital design, tailored for beginners eager to master Adobe InDesign, as well as a valuable resource for experienced users looking to refine their skills. It demystifies the complexities of Adobe InDesign, defining the essential tools and skills through a series of engaging projects and hands-on tutorials. From navigating the interface workspace to customizing it to fit your project, this book lays a solid foundation. Learn the basics of the Adobe InDesign interface, including how to open and create new documents, understand the workspace, and tailor the program to your preferences. Gain practical experience with a variety of projects, such as web/hero banners, social media advertisements, presentation backgrounds, logos, flyers, posters, postcards, book or magazine covers, newsletters, and booklets. Each project builds upon the previous, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the capabilities of InDesign. The book includes a complete, “Save the Sharks” marketing campaign to apply your skills in a real-world context, with the option to customize content for your own campaigns. Whether you're starting your design career or looking to expand your skill set, this book provides the tools needed to create professional-quality designs with confidence. Explore the rich features of Adobe InDesign and unleash your creative potential! FEATURES: Uses step-by-step tutorials and numerous figures that build a strong foundation in Adobe InDesign Gain practical experience with a variety of projects, such as web/hero banners, social media advertisements, presentation backgrounds, logos, flyers, posters, postcards, book or magazine covers, newsletters, and booklets Includes downloadable companion files with video tutorials, project files, and figures to reinforce learning Features tips, notes, and callouts throughout the book, offering additional insights and updates on the latest in Adobe InDesign technology Culminates with a "Save the Sharks" marketing campaign to apply your skills in a real-world context, with the option to customize content for your own campaigns
Adobe InDesign is the world’s premier page-layout tool, and its user-friendly yet sophisticated typographic controls are a big reason why. This updated edition of Nigel French’s InDesign Type, the first book to focus exclusively on the typographic features of InDesign, provides a comprehensive overview of the application’s vast array of type capabilities, from the basics of character-level formatting to strategies for designing complex layouts using grids. With practical examples, loads of tips, and a wealth of illustrations, InDesign Type offers guiding principles for how to get the best-looking type in the most efficient way possible. InDesign Type is a rich resource for anyone who wants to master the fine points of typography and works with Adobe InDesign.