Proofreading makes it perfect!

Ok, so you've spent hours and hours on a graphic design project, sent it out to the printer, and the proof comes back with all kinds of typos! What happened???

It probably means that you didn't spend enough time PROOFREADING your work! This is actually harder than it seems, so take a minute to check out the video for a few tips on how to do perfect proofreading.

Then below, use the Chicago Manual of Style Proof Marks Guide to mark up your work.

Spice up your layout by mixing different font styles!

Colorful images and photos can be an attractive part of a magazine layout, but let's not forget what you can do with type! Check out this video below to see how you can "spice up" your magazine layout with interesting text combinations!

Tweaking your text in InDesign is easy!

A successful magazine layout includes well-organized, easy-to-read text. Check out the short clip above which shows you how to make a multi-column layout, handle pesky overflow text, and create a cool-looking drop cap.

Magazine basics and the lure of Lorem Ipsum

Laying out a magazine spread can get tricky, but InDesign comes to the rescue! Check out the quick video below to learn how to get started in inDesign!

So now that you know how to get around in InDesign, you should think about all the elements of a magazine page!

If you don't already have your text written, you can design your page with "dummy text" called Lorem Ipsum. It is generic text written in Latin, so it looks like real words but most people won't be able to translate it. Download a sample HERE.

Learn more at: http://www.magazinedesigning.com/magazine-page-elements/

Battle of the Grids: the Golden Ratio vs. Rule of Thirds

When you start creating a layout, the first thing you'll do is decide upon a grid. Check out the video above for two different ways to make an attractive and well-balanced layout!

The Golden Ratio, or phi grid, looks like this:

If you are really intrigued, check out the video below to learn how to create your own Golden Ratio Grid!