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Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Examine all the components of a magazine cover—the page that brands and sells a magazine to readers.
What makes a good magazine cover? Author Nigel French examines the design of magazine covers, dissecting the cover and explaining the purpose of the different components that make up the whole design. He then covers the design process from start to finish in Adobe InDesign, going on to show alternative workflows that exclusively use Photoshop and...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Take the first step toward designing your very first font using Fontself Maker, an extension for Illustrator and Photoshop that allows you to quickly create OpenType fonts.
Whether you want to design a font for your small business, an event, or your passion project, this course can help you get started. Join instructor Nigel French as he helps you create your very first font using Fontself Maker, an extension for Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop that...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to use grids to create better looking InDesign layouts.
Take the guesswork out of your InDesign layouts. Whether it's a business card, a poster, or a book, your design will look better if you use a grid. Join designer Nigel French as he takes you through a brief history of grids—why you should use them and when you should break them. He'll show you how to establish margins and columns, set up a layout grid, and how to fit text to a baseline...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Learn to create compelling layout and compositions with Adobe InDesign.
This course presents key design concepts and techniques that you can use to improve your designs. Designer Nigel French takes you through a series of projects to help you sharpen your layouts and compositions with Adobe InDesign. Nigel uses business cards to show you how to arrange multiple elements in a small space and have them be both readable and visually compelling. Next,...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Learn to re-create a gorgeous postcard from the Art Deco era, with Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
Our Type Project series takes you through typographic history, providing step-by-step directions to re-create historical type designs from scratch. Here designer Nigel French shows how to create a gorgeous postcard from the Art Deco era: one of the most influential and enduring design styles of the twentieth century. The technique combines a hand-traced...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to approach the challenges presented when creating a logo for a media company.
In this short project course, Nigel French reviews the creative brief for a fictional media company and explains how to approach the challenges presented when creating a company logo. The course covers the preliminary research and sketching phases before exploring numerous potential solutions with Adobe Illustrator.
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Uses real-world examples to explain the purpose of the typographical features in InDesign CS4, and describes the conventions for how to use them.
InDesign CS4: Typography explores the numerous type options, type-related features, and type-specific preferences of Adobe InDesign CS4. Using practical, real-world examples, instructor and designer Nigel French explains the purpose of each feature and describes the conventions for how and when to use it....
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
This comprehensive course about color focuses on using Photoshop to manage, change, and edit color.
In this installment of Photoshop for Designers, Nigel French shows you how to correct, manage, edit, and change color. The course looks at concepts such as the color wheel and color harmonies as well as the practicalities of using the Color Picker, leveraging the power of color channels, and the characteristics of different color modes in Photoshop....
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Explores the creative process through a variety of approaches, generating over a dozen poster designs.
Designer and educator Nigel French taps into his 15 years of professional experience to demonstrate how Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop CS4 can integrate to create eye-catching posters. Designing a Poster covers more than just the mechanics of the workflow. Using a fictitious stage production of "Romeo and Juliet," Nigel explores the...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Learn what it takes to design a digital magazine and make vibrant, engaging publications for today's digital subscribers.
Designing for a digital magazine is similar to designing for a print magazine, but there are additional choices that you need to consider. Interactivity is important, but making it easy to read and navigate is even more critical. In this course, Nigel French covers how to use InDesign's digital publishing toolset to create a magazine...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Explores how to begin a successful InDesign layout with the smart use of typography.
A successful layout starts with the smart use of typography.InDesign CS3 Professional Typography begins with the basics by working with text manually and understanding character formatting, then progresses through the more advanced features of InDesign CS3, such as setting up and applying paragraph and character styles, using OpenType fonts, and understanding how...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Covers the ins and outs of creating professional designs and artwork using crisp, scalable vector graphics in Photoshop.
In this course, author Nigel French covers the ins and outs of creating professional designs and artwork using crisp, scalable vector graphics in Photoshop. The course demonstrates the fundamentals of drawing and manipulating shapes; achieving various artistic effects using blend modes, layer effects, and Smart Filters; and combining...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Explains the components that make an instructive style guide, and the elements that create a strong brand identity.
A style guide helps clarify a company's voice, look, and identity. In this course, Nigel French explains the components that make a style guide—sometimes called a branding guidelines book. The course shows the importance of the style guide for maintaining logo integrity, a unified voice, and consistent use of typography, color, and...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Writers and editors: this InDesign course is for you. Learn how to efficiently edit and format text, navigate a document, and overcome problems when working with text in InDesign.
Designers aren't the only ones who use InDesign. Editors, copywriters, and admin staff often have to edit text right inside InDesign. This course speaks directly to the needs of writers and editors who have to use InDesign for the first time—or want to use it more regularly...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Add Adobe Bridge to your graphic design workflow. Learn how to use the powerful tool to organize, edit, and batch process images.
Photoshop for Designers shows how to leverage the best features in Photoshop for your design work. This installment focuses on Adobe Bridge, a versatile asset management tool that's tightly integrated into the Photoshop workflow. Bridge helps you organize your images, batch process photos, and nondestructively edit raw,...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to design a business card that is eye-catching and functional.
Learn how to design a business card. In this course, designer Nigel French covers all aspects of the design process—from font choice to paper stock—so you can create a business card that is at once eye-catching and functional. He walks through what information to include, size and format considerations, and printing options. He also demonstrates how to set up a template...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Create editable, non-destructive effects such as shadows, glows, textures, and much more with layer effects in Photoshop.
For the first installment of Photoshop for Designers, Nigel French shows how to create editable, non-destructive effects such as shadows, glows, and bevels with layer effects in Photoshop. The course covers the use of layer effects like Drop Shadow, Inner Shadow, Bevel and Emboss, and Gradient Overlay, as well as how to combine...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Style guides are the foundation of a strong brand identity. Learn how to develop a style guide to inform the use of elements such as logos, typography, color, and imagery.
A style guide helps clarify a company's voice, look, and identity. It also ensures that the brand is memorable and consistent over time. In this course, designer Nigel French explains how to develop a style guide to build and maintain a strong brand identity. Learn about the purpose,...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to create a new design inspired by nineteenth-century Victorian type styles, using period-appropriate fonts, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
Graphic design from the Victorian era (roughly 1837 to 1901) is embodied by its ornate, decorative elements, which seem to conflict with our more modern and restrained aesthetic. But the craftsmanship and elegance of these designs can still provide inspiration for your own. In this short course, designer...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Explore the typography options, type-related features, and type-specific preferences of Adobe InDesign.
InDesign Typography explores the numerous type options, type-related features, and type-specific preferences of Adobe InDesign. Using practical, real-world examples, instructor and designer Nigel French explains the purpose of each feature and describes the conventions for how and when to use it. Part 1 focuses on "micro typography" or the appearance...
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