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Cutting-Edge Conference for Print and Digital Publishing
News: Written by Terri Stone on February 8, 2012
Whether you're looking for the latest tips on publishing to tablets and ebooks, want details on the upcoming Adobe Creative Suite 6, or just need tips to optimize your print workflow, PEPCON is the place. The conference takes place in San Francisco on May 14-16.
Best of the Blogs: Old School and New Skills
Features: Written by Pamela Pfiffner on January 30, 2012
Don't have time to keep up with design and photography blogs? Keep calm and read on. In this blog round-up you'll find the most popular fonts of 2011, an amazing type book from 1912, a Herb Lubalin video from the 1980s, and a Photoshop cooking demonstration from 2007. Plus, there are plenty of Photoshop how-tos, digital photography tips, and design ideas.
Create a Table of Contents in InDesign
How-Tos: Written by Sandee Cohen on January 26, 2012
Don't create a table of contents (TOC) by hand! Let InDesign's automatic TOC feature generate it for you. The big bonus (besides no human errors): If your document changes, one click updates the entire TOC!
They're Fond of Design
News: Written by Terri Stone on January 25, 2012
Three university students in graphic design have created a zine. It's a print creation, but now you can view it online, too.
Make Text Look Like Chrome
How-Tos: Written by Mike Rankin on January 23, 2012
Using nothing more than a gradient swatch in InDesign, you can change text from a flat and boring object to a shiny metallic material that reflects the surfaces around it.
This Dress Code Will Inspire You
Features: Written by Terri Stone on January 19, 2012
Whatever your personal style, watch this video about the design agency Dress Code and be inspired by the founders' positive, wide-open take on what's possible for today's creatives.
Free For All: Stock Photos, Social Media Profiles, and Calendar Templates
Features: Written by Pariah Burke on January 16, 2012
It’s 2012, the year the world is supposed to end. Let’s mark the occasion with fiery explosions, templates for Twitter and Facebook profiles, and - for the more optimistic among you - calendar templates.
When Is a Dragon a Delightful Design?
News: Written by Terri Stone on January 11, 2012
Louis Fishauf has designed two stamps for Canada Post that usher in the Year of the Dragon with a roar.
Align and Space Objects with InDesign's Smart Guides
How-Tos: Written by Sandee Cohen on December 28, 2011
Everyone who has InDesign CS4 or CS5 can benefit from Smart Guides, which automatically pop up as you drag out or move objects on the page. Learn how to use them to align two or more objects to the page and to each other. You'll also be able to space objects equally, rotate them equally, and more. It's smart to use Smart Guides!
25 Champions of Design
News: Written by Terri Stone on December 28, 2011
jkr, a UK design agency, is giving away its book "Champions of Design". Get your copy now and discover what makes great design.
Plumb the Depths of Your InDesign Layout
How-Tos: Written by David Blatner on December 21, 2011
When an InDesign page gets complicated, knowing the tricks for selecting overlapping and/or grouped objects will save you time and frustration.
Ole! Meet Pantone's Color of the Year for 2012
News: Written by Terri Stone on December 9, 2011
Pantone has chosen Tangerine Tango as the 2012 "color of the year". This reddish-orange hue will put a kick in your step.
Cosmopolitan Magazine Redesigns
News: Written by Terri Stone on December 8, 2011
The Pentagram design consultancy has revamped Cosmopolitan magazine. The new look embraces the short attention span of the Twitter generation.
2011 Holiday Gift Guide
Features: Written by Pamela Pfiffner on December 1, 2011
Flummoxed by what to buy for the creative professional on your gift list? Perhaps one of the items in the 2011 CreativePro.com Holiday Gift Guide will do the trick.
The Merits of Uneven Leading
How-Tos: Written by James Felici on November 30, 2011
Just because your page-layout program says your leading is consistent doesn’t necessarily mean it looks that way. Here’s how to spot the problem and how to fix it.
New Alphabets Bring Organic Looks to Your Projects
News: Written by Terri Stone on November 21, 2011
Give a human touch to your designs with SketchType's alphabets. There are three volumes of hand-drawn type sets for a total of 67 different alphabets. You can also buy any of the alphabets individually.
Free For All: November 2011
Features: Written by Pariah Burke on November 21, 2011
This month's mixed assortment of free resources includes 2012 calendar templates; a vector kit of pre-press and markup symbols; 13 typefaces; 60 photos of paper; and one way to sign and send a document without a fax machine.
Best of the Blogs: November 17, 2011
Features: Written by Pamela Pfiffner on November 17, 2011
If you've been distracted by headline news over the past few weeks, here's what you missed in design and photography blogs: revisiting 1990s typography, debunking UV filter myths, getting the light right, demystifying Photoshop resampling options, peeking at designer workspaces, and touring Erik Spiekermann's house. Plus, an opportunity to change someone's life with your camera.
European Design Conference Comes to America
News: Written by Terri Stone on November 16, 2011
The first TYPO conference held in the United States will be in San Francisco on April 5 and 6, 2012.
Get to Know InDesign's Glyphs Panel
How-Tos: Written by Sandee Cohen on November 16, 2011
Some people never even open InDesign's Glyphs panel, and that's a shame. It can reveal alternate characters in your typefaces; help you quickly select and enter unusual characters, such as currency or math symbols; and find and change glyphs instantly no matter how long your document is.
