Create your own digital book layout using InDesign with Nigel French

Adobe Creative Suite

Ref: D2D36712

Location: London
£250
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About this course

Learn how to a create a professionally designed and illustrated book layout using Adobe InDesign. The tutor will guide you through each step of the process, from a blank page to a polished, print-ready file.

In this practical, hands-on course, you will learn how to a create a professionally designed and illustrated book layout, taking you from a blank page to a polished, print-ready file. The tutor will guide you through each step of the process.

Topics covered include:

  • Page layout and design: Learn the principles of effective page composition
  • Typography: Choose typefaces with confidence and style fonts for readability and visual impact
  • Working with images: Integrate illustrations and photographs seamlessly
  • Workflow and production techniques: Discover tips and tools for a streamlined design process

By the end of the two days, you will have the skills to bring your book vision to life with confidence and creativity.

This course is aimed at students who are looking to design a layout for texts, such as a memoir, cookbook or family history, or who are simply eager to explore how to design a book in Adobe InDesign. You will initially work from sample text supplied by the tutor to get to grips with the essential skills and design principles. There will then be an opportunity to begin working with your own text and/or images with guidance, so that you leave with the know-how to complete your project at home.

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Nigel French

Nigel is a photographer, graphic designer, and design teacher, based in Lewes.

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