Based in the UK, LAYOUT is an executive summary of essential industry news, hardware and software launches, product updates, tips and tutorials for professionals working in the publishing fields of graphic design and editorial production.
LAYOUT is written for everyone who has a hand in page production, including designers, layout artists, production editors and sub-editors. It will also be useful to studio managers, production chiefs, managing editors and professionals in charge of cross-media publishing projects.
What’s inside LAYOUT?
The newsletter is split into categories …
industry news
What’s happening in the world of publishing, design and production. News, rumours, tips and ‘heads-up’s for pros who want to stay ahead.
event calendar
Conferences, exhibitions and major workshop events in the UK and around Europe.
hardware
Product releases as they are announced: computers and workstations, printers, proofers, displays, scanners, cameras and colour management devices.
software
Brand new software releases and major upgrades relevant to page design to hit the market. Get the essential facts quickly.
plug-ins
Details on the latest plug-ins and XTensions to be released for QuarkXPress, Adobe InDesign, Acrobat etc… but with the emphasis on layout and production.
updates and fixes
Keep your design and publishing programs up to date: we keep track of the latest free updates, patches and bug-fixers.
workarounds
All publishing design tools have their limitations. Find out new ways of getting around problems and be forewarned about bugs.
tips and tricks
Not just any old tips but only those directly relevant to editorial production, page design, and cross-media publishing.
publications
A run-down of reviews, features and tutorials relevant to your work that have appeared in computer and design mags, just in case you missed them.
special focus
This section is reserved for longer articles such as product and book reviews, in-depth reports on special topics, and extended masterclass tutorials.
Feel free to add your comments to any item. You can also email the editor directly.
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