Introducing Photoshop Fix! Adobe’s New App For iPhone and iPad

Posted on May 4, 2016May 6, 2016 by mark williams

Lowering barriers to entry is not what Adobe has, historically, been about. Most amateurs when firing up the likes of InDesign, Illustrator or Photoshop for the first time often find themselves spending more time trawling the internet for online tutorials than they do actually using the products. And there’s good reason for this, of course. Adobe doesn’t make software in order for it to be user-friendly. No, Adobe make top of the range professional design tools that are as complex as they are powerful. We’re not supposed to be able to simply fire up Photoshop and be able to work it out for ...

Basic Colour Theory For Design Explained

Posted on April 28, 2016May 3, 2016 by mark williams

What does the colour red mean to you? For me, it’s most definitely a colour that resembles power and desire. Though for others, this same colour signifies danger. Still more would say that red is the colour of love. And even more still would say it connotes blood, death and/or romanticism. In truth, red signifies all of these things – though of course they are determined by subconscious cultural forces over which we have little or no control. Indeed, the colour red has strong associations with communism in Russia and other parts of the world – though perhaps less so in the UK. And so,...

How To Create a Professional Brochure With InDesign (Part 2) – A Walkthrough Guide

Posted on April 20, 2016April 22, 2016 by Mark

In Part 1 we looked at the fundamentals of brochure design. We considered the general design principles of Layout, fonts and headings, text and typesetting, and colour. Now in Part 2, I want to take you on a walkthrough for creating a brochure using InDesign from scratch. Let’s do it! Open Up Your Document to create a brochure with InDesign When opening InDesign, you will be greeted with this box asking which kind of document you want to create. Click “Document”. A second box will appear – this is where you set up the document type, size and specifications. As mentioned above, it’s ...

How To Create a Professional Brochure Using InDesign (Part 1) – Design Principles

Posted on April 11, 2016April 12, 2016 by kan speed

With all the viral delights of today’s digital world, it can be very easy – and erroneous – to forget the power of good old-fashioned brochure advertising, for which there is still a much honoured place in the marketer’s arsenal. Easy to read, and, if designed to a good standard, the printed brochure can in fact be a true catalyst for brand awareness. The real world has yet to be completely usurped by the ever-encroaching techy tendrils of the digital, and in truth it never will. There will always be a need for printed, physical media, no matter how overbearing the digital counter...

How to Create a Professional Business Card in InDesign

Posted on March 29, 2016April 5, 2016 by mark williams

InDesign is one of the best programs for creating a business card. Since your reading this article you are obviously curious about the program or just want to start learning the basics, this blog will show you shortcuts, helper tools, shapes and how to start using the pen tool, but if you want more then take up one of our courses here with Creative Studios hosted by the professionals. With InDesign you can personalise your Business’ brand. By utilising the colours your business already uses, a brand is developed. With InDesign it’s easy to create, export and print your cards. Here’...

5 Reasons to Start Using InDesign for your Business

Posted on March 26, 2016July 26, 2018 by kan speed

Adobe programs, InDesign in particular, are primarily designed for graphic designers, photographers and artists. However, taking up a course and utilising this wonderful program within your business yields many benefits, and you don’t even have to be an Adobe hotshot to do it. Want to stand out from the crowd? Then InDesign is right for you. Not only can you produce and make magazines, books, eBooks etc., you can also create great business cards and other super-slick promotional materials to supercharge your business presence, too. InDesign helps give that employee handbook you’re wor...

How To Use Illustrator To Supercharge Your Business Blog

Posted on March 19, 2016March 22, 2016 by mark williams

In 2016, content marketing is no longer an option. It’s an imperative. We know this here at Creative Studios, as you can immediately tell since you’re reading this blog, all of our competitors know it, and so do all of yours. No doubt you will already be aware of this fact also. As a business, you will of course have a website, and that website should have a blog. Blogs are brilliant. They are the perfect tool for the modern-day marketer to add real value to a brand. Through your blog, you can make a regular address to your dedicated followers, provide them with the latest industry news,...

What You Get From A Creative Studios InDesign Training Course

Posted on March 9, 2016March 16, 2016 by mark williams

In today’s competitive business world, there is no such thing as being overqualified. And indeed, having a firm grounding of some of Adobe’s most famous and useful tools can really help set you and your business apart from the competition. Why? Because in 2016 we are all participating in an extremely visual world of online marketing. The internet, and social media in particular, has transformed the way brands are perceived by the general public. These days, we all validate a company by typing a quick search into Google. And from there we first expect to find a website, and then a Facebook Pa...

Business Boost with InDesign: Why take up a Course?

Posted on February 29, 2016February 22, 2018 by Mark

Forget everything you know about paint or word. Using InDesign for your business has so many more benefits including appearing far more professional. I have put this article together to give you an idea of just how handy and creative this initiative program really is. Digital marketing is rife in the industry and by cultivating this, you can really open up a whole world of business opportunities, and the recognition you’re looking for. There are a lot of great free resources out there for creating graphics for your blog or business, and these can be a good avenue for beginners. But as...

Funded Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator Training Courses in Leeds

Posted on February 25, 2016October 10, 2018 by Mark

Creative Studios Derby is registered to deliver Adobe Software Training for the LEP Skills Service. This new service from the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) helps businesses to identify their skills needs based on their business growth objectives and then find the right training solution. Small and medium-sized business based in the Leeds City Region that have a budget to put towards training could be eligible for funding of between £500 and £50,000. To find out more about the LEP Skills Service and apply, visit: www.the-lep.com/skillsservice The types of training ...