Picking Pocket Folders
Tuesday October 31, 2006
Although you could buy generic folders -- the selection available at some office supply stores is mind-boggling -- for the most impact and a custom fit you may want to ... Read More
Super-Size Your Graphics to Create Visual Impact
Monday October 30, 2006
Screenshot by J. Bear; Die Ziet and Chicago Tribune, examples from Poynter Online, July 3, 2003
Visual impact -- the wow factor -- balanced with effective communication of the message make ... Read More
Exploring Found Typography
Sunday October 29, 2006
Shortly after reading an article in creativepro.com back in 2004 I took my kids out on a digital photo shoot we called our "ABC" project. The photo opportunities we sought ... Read More
Construct a Page That Gets Attention
Saturday October 28, 2006
Screenshot by J. Bear; Encyclopedia of Educational Technology Web site
One of the goals of any printed piece is to grab the attention of the reader. We want them to pick ... Read More
Build a Better Digital File from the Ground Up
Friday October 27, 2006
Not everything written about older software, such as Adobe PageMaker 6.5, is obsolete. Even if you've moved on to a newer version or are using InDesign, QuarkXPress, or some other ... Read More
Picking Paper by Project
Monday October 23, 2006
How do you know if a nice Astrobright text paper, an 18# uncoated opaque paper, white vellum, or a recycled linen writing paper is the right paper choice for your ... Read More
Do You Do Photo Composition During Page Layout?
Sunday October 22, 2006
Normally the "right way" to work with software used in desktop publishing is to use a word processor for typing and editing lots of text, graphics software for creating and ... Read More
Creep Calculator and Paper Weight Conversions
Saturday October 21, 2006
In an earlier discussion about Calculating Creep Compensation, reader Francis O. posts a link to a PrintGraphics, an Australian company. On their site they have a "Magazine Calculator" that lets ... Read More
Photo-realistic Vector Drawings
Friday October 20, 2006
Vector images can be resized easily without loss of quality making them an ideal format for initial design of logos and illustrations to be used at multiple sizes. However, one ... Read More
Formatting Fractions in Adobe InDesign
Wednesday October 18, 2006
While updating some links to Adobe InDesign tutorials and plug-ins I was poking around at InDesignSecrets.com. Found a PDF that makes a good companion to the fractions definitions and tutorial ... Read More
Calculating Creep Compensation
Thursday October 12, 2006
Recently a forum member asked if there was a standard guide or measurement to use for calculating the amount of creep allowance or shingling to use in saddle-stitched booklets or ... Read More
Is It Real Design If You Start With a Template?
Wednesday October 4, 2006
My oldest daughter wanted to create a nice display grid from her nickel collection -- a school project -- so she asked to use the original file from the coin ... Read More