The Basics of Print Design | Free Course

Are you an aspiring print designer? Learn everything to get started in print design! Need a magazine template for a project or some inspiration? Check out the print templates available as part of an Envato Elements subscription: https://elements.envato.com/graphic-t...

In this course, you'll 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 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!

Don't know your DPI from your CMYK? Need to refresh your skills and get a magazine or book ready for print? This course is for you.

New to Adobe InDesign? Learn how to use InDesign in our InDesign for Beginners course:    • InDesign for Beginners | FREE COURSE  

1 - Introduction
00:00:00 1.1 - Introduction
00:01:20 1.2 - InDesign vs. Affinity Publisher

2 - Getting Started
00:06:02 2.1 - The Essentials
00:13:11 2.2 - 3 Ways to Create an Effective Workspace
00:21:35 2.3 - The Structure of Your Document

3 - Design Elements
00:27:30 3.1 - 3 Foolproof Ways to Choose a Color Palette
00:31:13 3.2 - 4 Typography Tips
00:45:49 3.3 - 3 Essential Steps for Importing Images
00:51:04 3.4 - 5 Ways to Create Impact in Your Design

4 - Printing
00:58:40 4.1 - 4 Steps to Get Your File Ready for Print
01:03:06 4.2 - Exporting Files for Print

5 - Conclusion
01:08:08 5.1 - Conclusion

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