Charles Purdy

Charles Purdy is a former managing editor of Macworld magazine and the author of the book Urban Etiquette (Council Oak Books, 2004).
  • Going with the Flow
    Features: Written by Charles Purdy on March 12, 2008

    Creative professionals use some of the most-sophisticated software there is -- cutting-edge programs that do truly amazing things. But none of the software we work with is as cool (or as cool looking) as the software that the characters in our favorite action movies and forensic-investigation TV dramas use -- whether they're hacking encrypted CIA files or just sending an instant message.

  • Writing Tips for Designers
    Features: Written by Charles Purdy on August 23, 2006
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  • You Can't Dance and Drive a Race Car at the Same Time...
    Features: Written by Charles Purdy on August 23, 2006
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    When you think of writing and graphic design, you probably think of the two processes happening separately.

  • Keep Editorial Fingers Out of Your Layouts
    Features: Written by Charles Purdy on March 29, 2005
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    After all the creative effort you've put into a magazine, brochure, or advertisement layout, pouring large blocks of text into the design can be so