The Basics of Print Design

1.1 Introduction
Are you an aspiring print designer? Learn everything you need to know to get started into the world of print design in this course, The Basics of Print Design. In this course, you will learn everything from setting up your workspace and structuring your documents through to the basics of typesetting and choosing a color palette. You'll learn how to create an efficient workflow so you can find your rhythm and work quickly. Whether you're new to design, or a seasoned digital designer who wants to get to grips with designing for print, this course is perfect for you. You will learn the differences between Adobe InDesign and Affinity Publisher, so you can choose the software that's right for you. You'll then learn the InDesign basics you need to get started designing magazines, books, brochures, and more. In this course, you can look forward to learning how to use InDesign to set up different types of documents and create an efficient workspace. I'll also show you how to structure a basic document ready for layout, choose a good color palette, and set up your Paragraph Styles panel. Last, we'll explore type hierarchy, and talk about creating impact in your layout. I'll show you how to keep the reader interested and engaged throughout a design project. We'll also touch on the pre-flight panel, and all the different components you need to check before sending your file to print. So let's get started.
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The Basics of Print Design

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1.1 Introduction

1.Introduction
2 lessons, 06:01

1.1
Introduction
01:20

1.2
InDesign vs. Affinity Publisher
04:41

2.Getting Started
3 lessons, 21:27

2.1
The Essentials
07:09

2.2
3 Ways to Create an Effective Workspace
08:23

2.3
The Structure of Your Document
05:55

3.Design Elements
4 lessons, 31:07

3.1
3 Foolproof Ways to Choose a Color Palette
03:42

3.2
4 Typography Tips
14:35

3.3
3 Essential Steps for Importing Images
05:14

3.4
5 Ways to Create Impact in Your Design
07:36

4.Printing
2 lessons, 09:27

4.1
4 Steps to Get Your File Ready for Print
04:26

4.2
Exporting Files for Print
05:01

5.Conclusion
1 lesson, 01:59

5.1
Conclusion
01:59

1.1 Introduction

The Basics of Print Design

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1.1 Introduction

1.Introduction2 lessons, 06:01

2.Getting Started3 lessons, 21:27

3.Design Elements4 lessons, 31:07

4.Printing2 lessons, 09:27

5.Conclusion1 lesson, 01:59

1.1 Introduction

1.Introduction
2 lessons, 06:01

2.Getting Started
3 lessons, 21:27

3.Design Elements
4 lessons, 31:07

4.Printing
2 lessons, 09:27

5.Conclusion
1 lesson, 01:59