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PROJECT MEETING I’ve looked over the client’s images, and I think we
Until now, we’ve just added the logo and address
client comments sent out correspondence. The business has been
at the top of a Word document whenever we
growing lately, and we want something more
professional.
I sent you our logo, which was created in Adobe
Illustrator. I also selected a bunch of images
that represent the different stores at the market;
I want to include at least a few of those on the
letterhead.
Can you get our address information from our
website, or do we need to send that to you as a
separate document?
project objectives project objectives project objectives To complete this project, you will:
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Project 1: Letterhead Design
oject 1:
Letterhead Design
art director comments need to create the necessary graphics directly on the
should use all of them. InDesign has everything you
page layout.
I already reviewed the size of the photos. They
should be fine to place into the layout as they are;
I also copied the client’s contact info into a file
you won’t need to manipulate the actual image files.
for you. I noticed they have a tagline — Grand
Cuisine. Grand Culture. Grand Central. — fairly
prominent throughout the site, so I think we should
include that in the print design work, as well.
It might feel like there’s a lot involved in creating
this piece, but it’s not too complicated. The client
liked the initial sketch, so putting in the effort at
this point will be worth it.
Create a new document based on the
requirements of a commercial printer.
Place ruler guides to define “safe” areas
on the page.
Draw basic shapes using native
InDesign tools.
Use a variety of methods to arrange multiple
objects.
Work with anchor points and handles
to create a complex shape.
Apply color to fills and strokes.
Create and format basic text elements.
Import external text and graphics files.
Print a desktop proof.