Exploring Adobe InDesign CS5

by Terry Rydberg

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 ADOBE INDESIGN CS5 takes a different approach With its emphasis on typography and critical thinking, EXPLORING ADOBE INDESIGN CS5 transforms the novice into a professional who is able to use the software while applying industry-standard design principles. In addition to understanding how to use the new features of Adobe InDesign CS5, readers 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 on the skills presented in the previous chapter. As in industry, the emphasis throughout is on technical accuracy and productivity.

384 pages, Paperback

First published June 24, 2010

Reviews

[Jen]

I attend WCTC in Wisconsin and Terry Rydberg is actually on of the teachers there.

While this book is very comprehensive of InDesign's capabilities, so far I am noticing some errors. They are mostly minor, just mixing up directions, or some of the projects don't quite match the book.

For thinking I was decently proficient in InDesign, this book is definitely teaching me more as I move through the class. It does a good job of showcasing some of the more interesting and helpful features of InDesign.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Do you know nothing about InDesign, and want to know something? This book is a great course. It reads like a blog, and explains everything in detail, has examples, and a CD of exercises. I highly recommend this book to those folks who perhaps need to get an overview course of InDesign. I knew nothing about the program when I picked up the book, and now I'm fairly comfortable in it. Well done.