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How to Save as PDF in InDesign: A Step-by-Step Guide

InDesign Templates / 24 Mar 2023

How to Save as PDF in InDesign: A Step-by-Step Guide

Adobe InDesign is a powerful tool for creating visually compelling print and digital publications. When it comes to sharing or distributing your InDesign work, one of the most popular and versatile formats is the Portable Document Format (PDF).

Saving your InDesign file as a PDF is a relatively simple process that enables you to maintain the integrity of your design elements while ensuring compatibility across various devices and platforms.

In this article, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of saving an InDesign file as a PDF.

How to Open a PDF in InDesign

InDesign Templates / 23 Mar 2023

How to Open a PDF in InDesign

Adobe InDesign is a versatile and powerful tool for creating print and digital publications, such as brochures, magazines, and eBooks.

While InDesign is primarily designed to work with its native file formats (.indd and .idml), there are times when you may need to import a PDF document into your InDesign project.

In this article, we will guide you through the process of opening a PDF in InDesign using a few different methods, enabling you to seamlessly integrate PDF content into your designs.

UserBit: An All-in-One UX Research Repository for Product Teams

Reviews / 23 Mar 2023

UserBit: An All-in-One UX Research Repository for Product Teams

One of the most common problems in UX design and research is the struggle of having to juggle multiple apps and tools.

UX teams often have to use dozens of tools to tackle different aspects of the UX research and design workflow. You need a repository solution to store all your research data, a user personas tool, then one for journey maps, another for user flow diagrams, and the list goes on and on.

UserBit is a full-stack solution that aims to streamline your team’s workflow by eliminating the need for multiple apps and their respective costs. It comes with all the tools you need to supercharge your UX and product design process as well as boost your team’s productivity and efficiency.

Let’s take a closer look and see what kind of features UserBit has to offer for UX teams.

Design Trend: Blockchain’s Impact on Design and Branding

Trends / 23 Mar 2023

Design Trend: Blockchain’s Impact on Design and Branding

Sometimes a design trend can start from an unlikely source. Blockchain, a technology designed for secure information transfer, has impacted the online community.

From Bitcoin to NFTs to everyday design projects, you can see some of the impact in projects that have nothing to do with blockchain itself. Here’s a look at how blockchain is impacting design and what it means for you.

While not a design or branding technique, this digital business tool is already changing the landscape of design. Let’s dive in and find out how.

What Is a Bleed in InDesign?: A Comprehensive Guide

InDesign Templates / 22 Mar 2023

What Is a Bleed in InDesign?: A Comprehensive Guide

In the world of print design, it’s crucial to understand the concept of bleeds and how to properly set them up in Adobe InDesign.

Bleeds are an essential element for ensuring that your printed materials look polished and professional, without any unwanted white borders or misaligned artwork.

In this article, we’ll dive into the concept of bleeds, why they’re necessary in InDesign, and how to set them up correctly.

20+ Adobe XD Mockups (Devices, Screens & More)

Adobe XD Templates / 21 Mar 2023

20+ Adobe XD Mockups (Devices, Screens & More)

So, you’ve spent days working on a design project and now it’s time to present it to the client. But you’re not sure if you have the right mockup to showcase your design.
As designers, we’ve all been in this situation. Finding great mockups for each project can be a difficult process. Plus they can be quite expensive too. Today, we’re going to change that.

In this collection, we are featuring some of the best mockups you can use in Adobe XD. You can download all of these mockups for a single price by subscribing to Envato Elements. It will help you save a lot of money. Also, Adobe XD is free to use so you won’t have to buy an Adobe subscription to edit and use these mockups. It’s a win-win situation.

Let’s dive in and check out the mockup collection.

How Do You List Freelance Work on Your Resume? (We Have the Answer)

CV & Resume Templates / 21 Mar 2023

How Do You List Freelance Work on Your Resume? (We Have the Answer)

Congratulations, your freelance business is proving successful. But how do you handle talking about it or explaining freelance work to potential employers, or on your resume? It can be a hard subject to explain as a single entry on paper, and you don’t want freelance work to look like an employment gap.

There are some things you can do to on paper (and on LinkedIn) to help present freelance work in a way that is more understandable to others. The key for many freelancers – especially those working part-time – is remembering to include freelance work as part of your resume and design portfolio. Sometimes those jobs can be just the thing you need to help land the next big gig!

60+ Best Space Fonts (Free & Pro) 2025

Font Collections / 21 Mar 2023

60+ Best Space Fonts (Free & Pro) 2025

Are you looking for a space-themed font to add a futuristic and sci-fi vibe to your designs? Then this collection of space fonts is the best place to start!

Space fonts line up with a popular trend that’s taking over the design world, especially in website headers, social media, posters, and print design.

In this collection, we handpicked the best space and sci-fi fonts to cover all your design needs.

They’re perfect for any design that you want to have a futuristic feel, whether it’s with a sleek and modern look, or something fully sci-fi!

How to Turn Off Hyphens in InDesign

InDesign Templates / 20 Mar 2023

How to Turn Off Hyphens in InDesign

Adobe InDesign is a powerful tool for creating professional publications and layouts. One of the features InDesign offers is automatic hyphenation, which helps to improve text flow and readability by breaking words at the end of lines.

However, there are instances where you might prefer not to use hyphens in your document. In this article, we will discuss how to turn off hyphens in InDesign, giving you full control over your text formatting.

With just a few clicks, you can disable hyphenation in InDesign for either one area, or the entire document.

How to Choose the Perfect Font for Titles & Headlines

Font Collections / 20 Mar 2023

How to Choose the Perfect Font for Titles & Headlines

The right font choice for titles and headlines can significantly impact the visual appeal and effectiveness of your design work.

A well-chosen title font can capture your audience’s attention, establish hierarchy, and convey the intended message with clarity.

In this article, we will explore what a headline or title font is, tips for choosing a good headline or title font, examples of famous headlines and the fonts used in them, and advice on creating design work where the headline stands out and captures attention.

10 Rules for Designing for Inclusivity & Equality

Accessibility / 20 Mar 2023

10 Rules for Designing for Inclusivity & Equality

Designing for inclusivity and equality is a core principle of many designers. You want to create something that puts people first and is intended to be for everyone.

With that guidance in mind, Inclusive Design Principles is a codified set of seven rules for inclusive design. Here, we’re going to look at those principles, plus three more, to help you design for inclusivity and equality.

Designing for inclusivity and equality takes forethought and conscious practice. Seeing things that aren’t part of your everyday circles can be hard. So learning more about how to approach this whole space is a great place to start.

An Introduction to Animation in Web Design

CSS / 17 Mar 2023

An Introduction to Animation in Web Design

Animation is not just for cartoons anymore. From full-screen moving images to small hover effects, touches of animation are popping up everywhere. Animation is trendy, fun, and user-friendly.

And the obstacles to using animation have started to fall. With most users on high-speed connections and the ease of creating anything from simple movements or a silly gif to several minutes of action, animations have become practical and useful web design tools.

Let’s dive in!