Create a Magazine Layout in Adobe InDesign Understand More

What you'll learn
Design a professional 7-page magazine layout using Adobe InDesign. You'll apply editorial design principles to create a cohesive, print-ready document.
Set up a document grid using the leading value of body text to define consistent margins and guides. You'll learn to build layouts with accuracy.
Create Paragraph and Character Styles to maintain visual consistency across spreads including styling body text, headlines, kickers, and captions.
Design key magazine components including cover page, contents page, feature article, and gallery.
Use decorative and functional design elements such as drop caps, line caps, paragraph shading, and borders.
Master InDesign's Gridify and Live Captions features to streamline layout creation and automate content styling.
Requirements
A working installation of Adobe InDesign (desktop version preferred).
Basic familiarity with InDesign's interface, including placing images and formatting text.
Willingness to follow along with detailed layout techniques and repeat lessons as needed.
Access to the downloadable practice files provided in the course (photos, fonts, layout assets).
Enthusiasm for creating a polished magazine layout, whether for professional use, a portfolio, or a personal project.
Description
Unlock the power of Adobe InDesign by creating a professional 7-page magazine layout from scratch. This hands-on course walks you through every step of the editorial design process, from setting up grids and margins based on typographic leading, to styling text with Paragraph and Character Styles, and designing visually engaging spreads with drop caps, kickers, line caps, and shaded paragraphs.Whether you're building a portfolio, preparing a research project, or mastering magazine design for your creative career, you'll gain practical techniques and creative insights to elevate your layout skills. Learn how to structure content, manage assets with Adobe Bridge, automate captions, and export your final layout for print, all while deepening your understanding of visual hierarchy and design flow.You'll also explore advanced layout features like Gridify and Live Captions, refine your use of Object Styles, and gain workflow tips for consistent, professional results. With downloadable assets and guided practice, this course empowers you to follow along, experiment confidently, and produce a polished magazine layout ready for print or portfolio presentation.By the end of the course, you'll have completed a full magazine layout and developed the confidence to apply these techniques to any editorial project. No prior design experience required.
Who this course is for
You're already familiar with Adobe InDesign and want to deepen your layout skills.
You understand that repetition is key to mastering InDesign's features.
You want to create a professional magazine layout for your career, portfolio, or academic project.
You're eager to understand the full editorial design process, from grid setup to final export.
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