Editorial Design with InDesign: Turning stories in pages
A course by user8637703 surname8637703 , Graphic designer
Joined September 2021
From typography to cover design, create a printed book from your story.
From typography to cover design, create a printed book from your story.
Joined September 2021
Delve into the art of structuring and arranging content to create engaging publications that leave a lasting impact on your readers. Throughout the course, you'll be guided by Mireille Burkhardt, a seasoned graphic designer renowned for her expertise in book design.
In this online course, you'll discover the power of storytelling through editorial design. You'll unravel the secrets behind effective content structuring and learn how to amplify its personality, making it more memorable. By understanding the narrative behind each publication, you'll master the art of creating beautiful books that truly come to life.
Mireille will introduce you to the fundamentals of editorial design, from exploring the InDesign grid system to defining the concept that drives your project. Through practical exercises, you'll develop your skills in formatting content, selecting typography, integrating images and text, and designing striking covers. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and techniques needed to translate your ideas into stunning printed publications.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 12 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (18)
- 1,982 students
- 13 lessons (2h 17m)
- 12 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe InDesignWhat is this course's project?
Create a printed book adaptation of Mireille Burkhardt's studio, BOB Design's, Instagram. You're not limited to this theme—you have the freedom to choose any story that inspires you. Through thoughtful layout and engaging design, you'll create a printed book that showcases your creativity and ability to structure content effectively.
Who is this online course for?
For anyone interested in learning how to translate their ideas into visually stunning layouts and printed publications. Whether you're a graphic designer looking to expand your skills or an aspiring designer eager to explore the world of editorial design.
Requirements and materials
No prior experience in editorial design is required. Mireille Burkhardt will guide you through the fundamentals, making the course accessible to beginners.
You'll need access to InDesign, a creative mindset and a passion for design. Grab a notebook and pen to jot down ideas, sketch layouts, and reflect on your progress throughout the course.
Reviews
A course by user8637703 surname8637703
Mireille Burkhardt is a highly accomplished graphic designer with a wealth of experience in the field. Born and raised in Zurich, Switzerland, Mireille grew up immersed in design and craft at her family's Swiss bookbindery, Bubu. After graduating from Kingston University, she co-founded BOB, a renowned graphic design studio, together with two fellow Kingston students.
Over the course of her career, Mireille has undertaken a wide range of projects, spanning brand identity, print, digital, exhibition, and packaging design. Her portfolio boasts notable accomplishments, including the Frida Kahlo exhibition for the V&A, book designs for Swiss photographer Robert Bösch, and the rebranding of Bubu. Mireille's work has been recognized and awarded by prestigious institutions such as D&AD.
With a passion for combining craft with concept, Mireille's expertise lies in editorial design. Her ability to structure content, select typography, and create captivating layouts has made her a sought-after designer in the industry.
Content
-
U1
Introduction
-
About Me
-
Influences
-
-
U2
Getting to Know the Grid and Defining Ideas
-
Telling Stories through Editorial Design
-
InDesign: The Grid
-
The Research
-
The Concept
-
-
U3
Creating and Populating the Layout
-
Mock-ups With Paper
-
InDesign: Setting Up the Grid
-
The Typography
-
Populating with Images and Text
-
The Cover Design
-
-
U4
Preparing and Printing
-
Getting the Document Ready for Print
-
Printing Methods
-
-
FP
Final project
-
Editorial Design with InDesign: Turning Stories in Pages
-
What to expect from a Domestika course
-
Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
-
Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
-
Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
-
Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
-
Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
-
Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
-
Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
-
Watch professionally produced courses
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
Adobe InDesign
displayname4864188
I found the course to be great and well explained! The designer's teaching method is very good.
View translation
Hide translation
displayname13142276
was super insightful!
displayname14145467
I have learned a lot , Thank you so much Mireille and Domestika!
displayname7910834
I really liked it. Great teaching method.
View translation
Hide translation
displayname12045349
I loved this course. I learned a lot.