Week 11 : Notes for In-Design

     The first thing that I learned in In-Design was how to set up a new document which is as follows: File, New, Document, type in the number of pages desired ( but they must be a multiple of four), make sure "facing pages" is checked, choose to have four columns in the document and save. In-Design has pages compared to Adobe Illustrator which has layers. I think I prefer the pages because as you work on your document, you can see what the 2 page spread will look like in the "pages" box instead of only being able to see a multitude of layers that you've put together.

     I also noted that you must have three orders of text for each page. The text should contain a headline, by line, body and quote. Each order of text must be visually stimulating although, the most important items such as the headline should catch the viewers eye the most. The purpose of this is to not only draw the viewers in, but to lead the viewers eye around the page. The headline and quote should be somewhat quirky or interesting so that the viewer is compelled to read the body text. 

     The last thing I learned is how to print which is as follows: File, Print, ( rough drafts should not be on glossy), 11X17 size paper, make sure "spreads" is checked, then go into Page Setup, choose Xerox printer, Tabloid size, and relevant orientation, set up the page in the same way as in the Print screen which means 11X17 plain paper and click print. 

I look forward to playing around with In-Design and learning new tips and tricks to help me successfully organize and design a beautiful magazine.