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Make an Image Sandwich in InDesign
How-Tos: Written by David Blatner on July 3, 2009
Place an image above and below text and vector graphics for a tasty visual meal.
White House Asks AIGA Members to Promote Community Service
News: Written on July 1, 2009
The "United We Serve" initiative is a summer of community involvement culminating in a National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11, 2009. Designers can help by spreading word of the initiative. and its volunteer opportunities.
Smart Speller CS4 and Smart Hyphen CS4 Support More Languages, Have Enhanced Features
News: Written on July 1, 2009
WoodWing's Smart Speller and Smart Hyphen plug-ins are now compatible with InDesign CS4 and InCopy. In addition, they support more languages.
BatchOutput Server for InDesign Updated
News: Written on June 26, 2009
Zevrix Solutions released BatchOutput Server 4.2, an update to its output workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. The new version lets you keep entire job folders after output for further processing.
Rebus Script Is a Puzzling Font -- Literally
News: Written on June 25, 2009
Ascender Corp has released a new OpenType font that uses the Contextual Alternate feature to create rebus puzzles by automatically replacing certain words or syllables with pictures. Rebus Script requires an OpenType-savvy application.
FlightAlert XT for QuarkXPress 8
News: Written on June 25, 2009
This XTension alerts you to all sorts of things in QuarkXPress files that can cause printing problems.
Blurb Introduces PDF to Book
News: Written on June 24, 2009
Blurb's new PDF to Book workflow allows creative professionals to design books using the design program of their choice and upload directly to Blurb for printing.
iStockphoto Improves Search Technology, Image Quality
News: Written on June 24, 2009
iStockphoto claims that its sophisticated new algorithms cut search times by up to 50 percent. In addition, it is introducing a higher-end line of images, the Vetta Collection.
Five Common Client Phrases: What They Really Mean
News: Written by Terri Stone on June 23, 2009
In an article on FreelanceSwitch, Angela Ferraro-Fanning has decoded five phrases clients often use when discussing layouts into words that not only make sense to designers, but that you can act on to satisfy both the client and yourself.
Clipping Drop Shadows in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
How-Tos: Written by Mordy Golding on June 22, 2009
Learn how to create an object with both a transparent fill and a drop shadow in three major software programs.
Get the New AIGA|Aquent Salary Survey
News: Written on June 22, 2009
The 2009 edition of the annual AIGA|Aquent Survey of Design Salaries is now available for download as a free PDF. Check it out and see how your salary measures up!
TypeCon 2009 Registration Now Open
News: Written on June 22, 2009
The conference and workshop details are now online for TypeCon2009, an amazing annual conference on type and typography. Early-bird pricing until June 29!
TypeFitter Pro Gains Column-Balancing Features
News: Written on June 19, 2009
The new features will automatically detect and fix problem columns or stories in InDesign documents.
Webinar: Varnish and Coatings
News: Written on June 19, 2009
PaperSpecs and Sappi Fine Paper reveal the creative versatility of varnish and coatings in this July 2, 2009, webinar.
Summer Promo: 25 Percent Software Discount
News: Written on June 16, 2009
Fifteen popular software manufacturers are discounting their goods by 25% until July 31, 2009.
New Version of Pattern-Design Plug-In for Illustrator
News: Written on June 16, 2009
Artlandia's SymmetryWorks makes pattern design a snap. Now it comes in two versions: SymmetryWorks 5 and SymmetryWorks LP.
Readabilities 2.0 Approved for Use within K4
News: Written on June 16, 2009
Ensure that your text matches the educational level of your intended reader group with i.t.i.p.'s Readabilities 2.0 plug-in.
Preview SWF Files Inside InDesign
News: Written on June 15, 2009
Without the free PlaySWF script, InDesign won’t show you a preview of placed SWF files. With the script, you can view Flash files inside InDesign, even before you place them!
Free QuarkXPress 8 Training Materials
News: Written on June 15, 2009
The 14 modules, which make up the official QuarkXPress 8 training materials, include advanced layout construction; Web layouts; and color management.
Free For All: 103 Free Fonts!
Features: Written by Pariah Burke on June 15, 2009
Script fonts, modern fonts, grunge fonts, funky fonts -- what's your pleasure? We have them all, and they're all free!