Graphic Design: Create a Magazine
A course by Syndicat, Editorial Design Studio
Learn the fundamentals of editorial design, from selecting typography to printing, by playing around with graphics, texts, and images to create an original magazine
Editorial design is a unique playground for anyone who loves working with graphics, text, and images. As the heads of graphic design studio Syndicat and publishing house Empire, François Havegeer and Sacha Léopold collaborate with artists of all kinds, in addition to running the acclaimed bimonthly magazine Faire. Their work focuses particularly on composition and visual tension, typography styles, and printing techniques.
In this online course, learn the fundamentals of editorial design by creating your own magazine with InDesign. François and Sacha walk you through each step of the process, from text layout to the final files for printing. Time to let your creativity take over!
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 15 downloads
What's included in this course?
Start the course by getting to know François and Sacha. They tell you about their careers and standout projects in the field of editorial design.
Dive into some theory on editorial design and learn about the main principles and terminology. François and Sacha also tell you about the different types of editorial pieces that exist by way of some examples they have worked on.
Continue with an analysis of their flagship magazine: Faire. Study the graphic design choices and layout grid used before focusing more specifically on the issue you have chosen to design.
Now put all the theory into practice! Work on the layout of the issue from a template created in InDesign. Explore the different stages of the graphic design development process: the background, the shape, the composition of the grid, the text, the layout, and finally the cover.
Finally, learn how to select paper and binding types before preparing your file for printing in Photoshop, an important step to give it a thorough proof before sending it off. Wrap up the course by exporting your file to print and share with the world!
- 93% positive reviews (27)
- 1,409 students
- 16 lessons (2h 11m)
- 15 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: French
- French · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe InDesign
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create a magazine that's ready for print.
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who is new to editorial design as well as more experienced designers.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, you need a computer with InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro. Basic notions of InDesign are recommended but are not essential.
Reviews
Syndicat
A course by Syndicat
François Havegeer and Sacha Léopold have been running the editorial design studio Syndicat since 2012. In 2015, they took the plunge and created their own publishing house: Empire. It was there that the magazine Faire was born, a bimonthly printed magazine dealing with issues related to graphic design.
Whether designing books or magazines, creating visual identities, organizing exhibitions, or exploring printing techniques, their field of expertise is extremely vast. They enjoy working on atypical or art-related subjects, collaborating with contemporary artists and art centers, but also publications, monographs, and artists' books.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Us
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Our sources of inspiration
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U2
Introduction to editorial design
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Editorial design: vocabulary and principles
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The different players in publishing
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The principles of composition
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U3
The printed object
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The magazine "Revue Faire"
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Analysis of the grid in place
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The artistic direction of the issue
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U4
The layout of the journal
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The substance and the form
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The composition of a grid
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The composition of the text
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Layout
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Creating a hedging principle
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U5
Paper and print files
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The choice of materials
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Image preparation
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The impression
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FP
Final project
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Graphic Design: Create a Magazine
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FAQs
This course is mainly aimed at those with some background in graphic design or publishing but is still accessible to motivated learners eager to deepen their editorial design skills.
Familiarity with software like InDesign is highly recommended. Basic skills in image editing (Photoshop) and print file management will also help you get the most out of the content.
You’ll learn how to design books, magazines, and catalogs, build editorial grids, prepare files for printing, select materials, and manage all stages of a printed editorial project.
The course covers signage, visual identity, layout, production and binding, exhibition design, print file preparation, editorial project management, and publication promotion.
You’ll learn to create books, exhibition catalogs, magazines, fanzines, printed journals, annual reports, and other unique editorial pieces, exploring various structures and finishes.
Yes, the course includes preparing PDF files, managing color profiles, image resolution, and checking technical specs to ensure professional printing.
Yes, you’ll discover how to coordinate an editorial project, manage subscriptions, organize bookstore distribution, and set up promotional activities for your publications.
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Me ha encantado el curso, a nivel estético me parece una pasada, y a nivel profesional y técnico muy bueno. Te explican todo estupendo paso a paso y te enseñan muchísimas referencias, que es de las cosas que más me gustan de los cursos de Domestika. Lo recomiendo al 100% y volveré a hacerlo para repasarlo más veces.
I would like to express my gratitude to Domestika for creativity and inspiration, it is a wonderful course.
I have always wondered about your work. Thanks for sharing your process and thoughts!
Très intéressant; merci SYNDICAT !
Great and informative course!!!