


Think of it as a word processor on steroids to the 10th power and then some. InDesign was developed to be a powerful text-based layout program. Nonetheless, Indesign is hands-down my favorite Adobe program. Nowhere near as popular or trendy as Photoshop, Adobe Indesign is often overlooked by designers and non-designers alike. Since the Adobe product offerings are ever growing, I’ll spend my time talking about the “Golden 3” Adobe programs closest to a graphic designer’s heart (or at least my own). The first step to becoming a master of Adobe products is to understand the core features and strengths of each program, how they work together holistically and how to use them appropriately. Graphic designers and creatives spend years learning the intricacies of each program and continue to learn as Adobe releases new and powerful features. However, simply owning the product does not make one an expert in Adobe Creative Suite technology. The company Adobe provides unparalleled products for designers, artists and creatives to do what they do best: create.
