Seven Principles of Great Template Design

July 29, 2008

Great templates are created through a carefully planned combination of individual tools and technologies. Like a machine, all of the various parts work so well together that when using it, everything seems to be operating from a single intelligence.

To succeed in perfecting your page production machine, it's important to understand some of the foundational principles that support the creation of quality templates. Use the seven principles covered in this article to guide the decisions you make throughout the template construction process.…

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Excerpt from Instant InDesign
Available at Peachpit.com

June 19, 2008

Peachpit Press has posted an excerpt from my book on their web site. The excerpt is from Chapter 3: Step-by-step Approach to Designing Templates. It walks you through each step in the template design process, helping you to forge a path toward the successful completion of any template. If you're thinking about buying the book, here's your opportunity to get a glimpse into it before you buy it. Click here to read the article…

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