Product Description

In the world of design, projects don't come with directions. The "recipe book" approach used by most software books does little to prepare designers for the demands of a highly competitive industry. Exploring InDesign CS3 takes a different approach. With an emphasis on typography and critical thinking, Exploring InDesign CS3 transforms the novice into a professional who is able to use the software while applying industry-standard design principles. In addition to using the new features of Adobe InDesign CS3, users learn to identify each project's challenges and to strategize the best production sequence. Chapters and projects are carefully organized to move learners from basic operations to creating complex documents. Each chapter builds upon the skills presented in the previous chapter. As in industry, the emphasis throughout is on technical accuracy and productivity.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #349479 in Books
• Published on: 2007-06-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

About the Author
Terry Rydberg is lead graphic design instructor at the Harry V. Quadracci Printing and Graphics Center, Waukesha County Technical College, in Wisconsin. A recognized educator and recipient of the NISOD award, Rydberg has designed courses in page layout, typography, design, color theory, advertising, and portfolio preparation. Her background in both the print and design fields provides a contextual framework from which to develop instructional content that is both relevant and creative. Rydberg holds a Masters in Education, with undergraduate degrees in technical education, printing, and graphic design. This is her third publication with Thomson.

Customer Reviews

Excellent learning for motivated users
I am a new learner to InDesign. This book is thorough, rigorous and well organized. I have many books on other software programs which I have used to teach myself those programs. This is the best work book I have used on any software program. As I neared the last chapters I was having a problem understanding one step. I emailed the author and she, Terry Rydberg, responded to me promptly and with great detail to answer my question. Don't skip the additional projects at the end of the chapters. These enforce what you have just been taught and really help this information stay in your brain so you know it rather than where you have to look it up. There are also very few errors in the book which is common place in workbooks on programs that have just released a new version. So if you are a serious learner of InDesign CS3 this is THE book for you.

Great Book by Great Teacher
I have used Terry's previous book when teaching InDesign CS2 and really love the update for CS3. This book has many great projects for helping you learn InDesign and makes teaching and learning InDesign a real pleasure.

Great Book by a Great Teacher!

-- James

Stunning!
A complete guide to learning the tools of InDesign and how to correctly apply them in your layout! Terry's passion for design is contagious, and she makes the reader excited to jump into projects. I found it very easy to follow, from beginning to end. Her knowledge of her subject is outstanding. I finished feeling like I had not only learned the program, but also became a better designer along the way.