In this session, Max Dunn shares the new features of InDesign 2024, and will introduce Adobe Express, exploring the many ways that Express and AI tools such as Adobe Firefly can both interoperate with, and augment, InDesign workflows. He will discuss the Unified eXtensibility Platform or UXP. This significant new technology took a lot of […]
Discover the art of digital scrapbooking in Adobe InDesign, where creativity meets design excellence. In this engaging Learn to harness the power of Adobe InDesign to craft stunning digital scrapbooks. Explore the seamless integration of Libraries, a feature that simplifies asset management, enabling you to organize and reuse your favorite images and graphics effortlessly. Unlock […]
Fontself is a plugin for Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop that allows users to transform their own lettering into fully functional fonts. Dave will guide participants through the process of designing and developing typefaces, emphasizing the use of personal creativity and style. These custom fonts can then be used by InDesign and other Adobe apps, including […]
Join us as Andrea Batts-Latson, a seasoned design professional, showcases the dynamic and user-friendly capabilities of Adobe Express, an invaluable tool for designers at all levels, including those accustomed to the robust features of InDesign. Andrea will guide us through the intuitive, template-driven design approach of Adobe Express. She'll demonstrate how you can significantly reduce […]
In this presentation, David Creamer will guide you through the seamless integration of Premiere Pro and InDesign. Starting with the basics, you'll learn how to import and manage video clips in Premiere Pro. He will then lead you through the nuances of basic video editing techniques, including transitions and titles. David will delve into the […]
In this session, Nigel French demonstrates techniques for blending the boundary between text and image. Featuring InDesign, with a strong supporting cast of Photoshop and Illustrator, Nigel will show a series of real-world projects and share his favorite techniques for placing typography at the center of your visual communication. About the Presenter Nigel French is […]
Ellen Lupton wrote the classic textbook Thinking with Type. Researching the all-new third edition of this book meant questioning everything. What assumptions are baked into the English-speaking design vocabulary? How can type education become more forgiving? What stories lurk behind basic forms such as grids, capital letters, reverse stress, and typographic widows? Thinking with Type, […]
This month Alan Gilbertson introduces newcomers to Adobe Bridge and describes updates and enhancements for those who are familiar with the program. Adobe Bridge is a powerful creative asset manager that lets you preview, organize, edit, and publish multiple creative assets quickly and easily. And it's FREE. Edit metadata. Add keywords, labels, and ratings to […]
Tom White asks, “How does someone go from Rocket Science to Graphic Design?” While many aspects of graphic design necessitate creativity and an artistic approach, he bases his work and execution around a more scientific mindset. But he's not talking about AI! According to White, a great professor once said, “Graphic designers are problem solvers,” […]
Grids offer a structured framework for layouts that assist with the consistency and coherence of design—but most frequently they seem to adhere to a rectilinear form with placement outside of that form either seeming "random" or "breaking the grid." This informative session challenges what you already know about layout and looks at how layouts can […]
People familiar with InDesign may be familiar with the Data Merge panel, but may not realize the potential that it holds. By taking this tool and leveraging it with several techniques, Data Merge can become more than just a "fancy" way of mail merging. This session will demonstrate techniques that allow users to: autofit type […]
This event is sponsored by the Adobe Community Experts Program. Is InDesign the only program you use? Of course not! Join "Her Geekness" Anne-Marie Concepción as she shares her favorite InDesign techniques and tips, incorporating other apps in surprising and innovative ways. Discover how to use Acrobat, Bridge, Word, Google Docs, and a couple of […]