This course is all about taking your editorial layouts and workflow even further. Your course instructor, Kate Silver, will dive deep into tables, text data management, object styles, blending modes, and subtle effects to give your designs that polished, professional edge. If you’ve been doing things the long way in InDesign, I’ll show you faster, smarter methods.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: * Build clean, data-driven tables and stylish timetables * Apply object styles, shadows, and graphic effects with confidence * Remove image backgrounds using clipping paths * Use tools like the Story Editor, Gridify, and Find/Change to save hours You’ll design projects like a table-based coffee book, flyers, and an editorial-style timetable, all while learning 60+ tools and time-saving tricks. This class is perfect for designers looking to improve their technical layout skills and produce print or digital pieces for real clients. You’ll need a working knowledge of InDesign and some experience using paragraph styles and page layout features to succeed.