Exploring InDesign CS2 (Design Exploration)

By Terry Rydberg

After more than a decade of teaching software classes, I have become convinced that the recipe book approach used in most software textbooks does a disservice to students who must be prepared for the rigors of a highly-competitive industry. In the real world projects do not come with directions, and students who have merely followed a recipe are crippled when the recipe book is taken away Exploring InDesign CS takes a different approach. With an emphasis on typography and critical thinking, Exploring InDesign CS transforms the novice into a professional typesetter one who is grounded in industry-standard design principles, and is able to set up and produce a document that is accurate, editable and printable.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 141801432X
• ISBN13: 9781418014322
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
• Length: 361 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 1.0" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

Best Book for InDesign Beginner!

I've been determined to learn InDesign for the longest time. I've came across books after books but just thought they were too confusing. I was finally introduced to this one by my professor. This one is so easy to read. The chapters are well put together in a nice appropriate order. I cant see how someone doesnt learn InDesign through this book! The author even manage to teaches typography! (which will explain why you even need to know about kerning and tracking, etc. option on top) They're are projects and test at the end of the chapters that ensure that you will learn. They're are these "try this" examples throughout the books. Basically its very hands-on and that's a good thing. To learn something you literally have to try it right? So if you do everythign like it said I cant see why you wont learn InDesign. But yeah I've sit in Barnes & Noble reading all the InDesign books they offer and went to libraries checking out different books there too and this is truly the best of them all! I am finally learning InDesign! I dont normally write a reviews but seriously I've been searching the world for something that would teach me InDesign and now its such a relief.

Wealth of Info!

I agree with the last reviewer...Terry did a wonderful job. I came from practically no page layout background and found this a great place to start. It isn't exhaustive in technical InDesign training, but makes up for that with lots of useful "real world" information that manuals don't cover. I highly recommend it to any beginner. Thanks Terry!

Exploring In Design CS2 by Terry Rydberg

This an exceptionally well written book. I truly cannot say enough good things about it. Makes learning fun. Involves purpose and clarity with wit and humor. I love it. Thank you Ms. Rydberg, and keep up the good work!