Introduction to Adobe InDesign
By Javier Alcaraz , Editorial and Typographic Designer
Learn Adobe InDesign from scratch and master the top software for printed and digital editorial design
Learn Adobe InDesign from scratch and master the top software for printed and digital editorial design
Domestika Basics · 5 courses included
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Course 1 - First Steps
By Javier Alcaraz
Introduction to the software, its interface, and the main tools
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Course 2 - Texts and Tables
By Javier Alcaraz
Learn the essentials for working with text and tables in your editorial project
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Course 3 - Objects and Images
By Javier Alcaraz
Master the tools to draw and work with objects in InDesign
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Course 4 - Editorial Tools
By Javier Alcaraz
Discover the full potential of the main tools for the editorial workflow
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Course 5 - Outputs
By Javier Alcaraz
Learn to get your projects ready to be printed or digitally published
Learn how to design editorial projects like a pro with Adobe InDesign.
Throughout the 5 courses, get to know the ins and outs of InDesign and the main tools it offers for creating editorial projects, whether you've never touched an Adobe software before and are interested in editing your projects, or you're familiar with the programs and want to create more professional editorial projects.
Start by getting to know the Adobe InDesign interface, how it’s structured, and what the main tools and functions of the program are. Create a document from scratch and configure its size, margins, and columns to get the ball rolling.
In the second course, learn the essentials for working with text. Find out what digital typography is, paragraph and character attributes, tables, and how to configure different styles to speed up your work.
Your next course focuses on how to work with figures and images. Start by creating simple shapes and container frames and then learn to work with images imported from other programs in the Adobe suite.
In the fourth course, discover the full potential of the main tools that InDesign has to offer for the editorial workflow. Go through everything you need to know about page numbering, colors, libraries, book files, and content tables.
To finish, the last course focuses on teaching you to export your project for different outputs, either for printing or for a digital platform in HTML and CSS, PDF, and other formats.
Technical requirements
- ⦁ A computer with Windows 7 or macOS 10.12 Sierra (or later).
⦁ Adobe InDesign CC 2014 or later (you can buy it or download the 7-day trial version from the Adobe website).
⦁ Although it is not essential, it would be useful to have a printer and a code editor (Atom, Braquets, or even TextEdit) for the 5th course.
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Javier Alcaraz is a graphic designer with specialized studies in typography design and art direction for editorial design. He started in newspaper design in Argentina and worked in the development of publications and institutional communications in Ecuador.
He managed the experimental communication project Paré, which participated in design events in Buenos Aires, Havana, Quito, and Edmonton, USA, and was also reviewed in magazines across Latin America and Europe.
In 2004 he settled in Mexico, working for major publishers like Grupo Medios and Expansión and joined the Círculo de Tipógrafos and the Fontstage group.
In 2011 he founded his design studio elcerezo, where he develops editorial publications, identity projects, and typography solutions for clients in Latin America and Europe, such as Google, the Mexican Ministry of Culture, TetraPack, Forbes, Polyforum Siqueiros, Storytel, and Reader's Digest.
He has taught editorial design and typography at undergraduate, graduate, and master's degree level in Mexico, Argentina, and Ecuador. He regularly writes specialist articles and is a member of AtypI.
Content
Course 1 - First Steps
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U1
Presentation
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Presentation
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U2
What is InDesign?
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What is InDesign?
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U3
Interface Description
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Interface Description
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U4
Creation of documents
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Creation of documents
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U5
View and navigate in the document
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View and navigate in document 1
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View and navigate in document 2
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U6
Adjust and layout the document
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Adjust and layout the document 1
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Adjust and layout document 2
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Adjust and layout document 3
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U7
Layers
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Layers
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U8
Text, first steps
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Text, first steps
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U9
Practice: Start a project
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Practice: Start a project
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Course 2 - Texts and Tables
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U1
Presentation
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Presentation
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U2
Digital typography
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Digital typography
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U3
Character attributes
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Character attributes
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U4
Paragraph attributes
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Paragraph attributes
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U5
Advanced character attributes
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Advanced character attributes
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U6
Advanced paragraph attributes
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Advanced paragraph attributes 1
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Advanced Paragraph Attributes 2
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U7
Boards
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Tables 1
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Tables 2
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U8
Text styles and tables
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Text styles and tables 1
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Text styles and tables 2
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U9
Practice: Composition of texts
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Practice: Composition of texts 1
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Practice: Composition of texts 2
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Course 3 - Objects and Images
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U1
Introduction
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Introduction
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U2
Drawing tools
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Drawing tools
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U3
Object Transformations
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Object Transformations
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U4
Image placement
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Image placement
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U5
Linked files
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Linked files
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U6
Image import options
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Image import options
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U7
Manipulating the images
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Manipulating the images
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U8
Object styles (and images)
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Object styles (and images)
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U9
Practice: Image layout
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Practice: Layout with images 1
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Practice: Image layout 2
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Course 4 - Editorial Tools
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U1
Introduction
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Introduction
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U2
Pagination tools
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Pagination tools
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U3
Colors
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Colors 1
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Colors 2
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U4
Libraries
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Libraries 1
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Libraries 2
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U5
«Book» archives
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«Book» archives
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U6
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents 1
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Table of Contents 2
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U7
Practice: Manage your magazine
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Practice: Manage your magazine 1
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Practice: Manage your magazine 2
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Course 5 - Outputs
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U1
Introduction
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Introduction
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U2
To print
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Print 1
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Print 2
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U3
PDF
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PDF
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U4
Export to images
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Export to images
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Packaging
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Packaging
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Digital export
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1 digital export
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Digital Export 2
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Digital export 3
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U7
Practice: A magazine for different destinations
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Practice: A magazine for different destinations 1
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Practice: A magazine for different destinations 2
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About Domestika Basics
Domestika Basics is a series of courses focused on teaching the most commonly used software by creative professionals worldwide.
The content has been meticulously curated and is intended for both students going into a new creative field and more experienced professionals who want to polish their skills.
Learn with the best Domestika teachers through practical lessons, tons of resources, and a progressive difficulty that'll allow you to see results from day one.
Domestika Basics will allow you to step up your professional game and be prepared to score better projects.
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Without prior knowledge.
Domestika Basics gives you everything you need to get started in a new creative field and become an expert in it.
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Focused on the tool.
Discover its main components, techniques, and the tried-and-true methods you need to master it.
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Learn fast
With a straightforward, step-by-step approach, our outstanding professionals will teach you how to get the most out of the program.
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jimena_arte2001
Excelente profesor, buena manera de enseñar, ya me compre todos sus cursos!
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yolandaecoria
Exlente profesor. Es claro que es un eperto en el tema
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jorditorne
Probablemente el mejor curso que he hecho en Domestika. No se ha dejado ni un detalle del programa y se entiende todo a la perfección. Hasta me ha hecho pillarle el gusto al diseño editorial... Y eso que yo solo necesitaba aprender InDesign para mi TFM. ¡Genial!
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ricardsf
Muy recomendable, es un buen curso, ameno y fácil de seguir, una buena compra.
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niltonbances
Este curso de Introducción a Adobe InDesign esta muy bien estructurado. Yo que nunca he utilizado el programa se me hace facil. Lo recomiendo.
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