DTP Tips & Tools
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The Finer Points of Desktop Publishing: What Supplies Do You Need?
If you’re the person who loves the idea of designing and printing his own stationery suite and marketing materials, then I have lots to share with you. We’re going to assume you’ve already got your computer of choice: And so OMG—it’s...By December 15, 2011
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Learn Desktop Publishing Online With These Tips
Thanks to the abundance of technology available on the Web, you can teach yourself how to be a desktop publisher and do all your studies online. Learn what you need to know right now to get started.By November 30, 2011
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Match These Famous Graphic Designers With Their Work
Whether you are a graphic design student looking for a fun way to brush-up on well known designers, you have always wondered who came up with some of your favorite logos, or you simply want to test your knowledge about design history, this quiz is sure...By November 16, 2011
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10 Common Color Mistakes Made by New Designers
If you're a new designer, there's a chance that you might find color a little intimidating to use at first. Don't worry, though - check out this article for ten of the most common mistakes when it comes to design projects and learn how to...By November 15, 2011
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Guide to Designing Your Own Print Ads
If you're looking for a great way to promote local products or services, why not try running print ads in local newspapers, newsletters, and phone books? This guide helps you from start to finish, teaching you about the parts of an ad to the proper...By November 14, 2011
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Quiz Yourself: Are You Ready to e-Publish?
If having a book you've written being published is a cherished dream, then there's good news -- it's never been easier to make your dream a reality! It's not as difficult as people would have you think, but you do need some knowledge...By November 14, 2011
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3 Effective Ways to Get More Out of DTP Graphic Design Courses
Desktop publishing courses prepare professionals to enter and compete in a declining yet rapidly changing field. Staying competitive calls for top-notch training as positions are getting scarcer. A shift in online and offline education mimics this market...By November 13, 2011
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Test Your Knowledge of Publishing History
Before the days of eBooks, desktops and inkjets, printers manually placed words, one letter at a time, onto huge machinery to create publications. Take this interesting quiz and discover what you know --and don't-- about how modern publishing came...By November 12, 2011
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Will Xara Graphic Designer Help You Create Beautiful Designs?
When you're creating desktop publishing projects - whether you're doing it for fun or for a professional project, it's important to find a program that is easy to use and turns out beautiful results. Will Xara Graphic Designer meet your needs?...By October 31, 2011
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10 Ways to Make Your Business Brochure Look More Professional
If you're looking for brochure inspiration, you've come to the right place. Here you'll find a ton of tips on everything from the merits of bold accent colors to the faults of cluttered and slapdash layouts, and they're all paired with...By October 27, 2011