Mastering Multiple Masters  

Multiple-master fonts - what they are, how they work, and what they can do for you.

Tinkel, Kathleen. Adobe Magazine (1995). Design>Typography>Standards

Miniature Movies, Big Ideas  

Hundreds of filmmakers, huge audiences, instant reviews, and a door to Hollywood - the cinema comes to the Web.

Brunette, Peter. Adobe Magazine (2000). Design>Multimedia>Video

Minimalist to the Max  

For Web designer Hillman Curtis, slow modems and low bandwidth are just fine.

Kaplan, Michael. Adobe Magazine (2000). Design>Web Design

Moonlighting with PageMaker  

The truth about PageMaker's not-so-secret life in the office.

Nordling, Tamis and Wendy Katz. Adobe Magazine (1998). Design>Document Design>Software>Adobe PageMaker

Nearly My Type  

It's the face you've always wanted. Font embedding on the Web may help you get it.

Fleishman, Glenn. Adobe Magazine (1999). Design>Web Design>Typography>Embedded

New Pix in Town  

An overview of the new - and explosively growing - world of royalty-free photographs.

Soberanis, Pat. Adobe Magazine (1996). Design>Graphic Design>Photography

No More Excuses  

You've put it off for months, maybe years, but it's finally time to get serious with your fonts.

McCleary, Whitney. Adobe Magazine (2000). Design>Typography

Nowhere to Hide  

To catch a thief, use the Web to track down plagiarism.

Fleishman, Glenn. Adobe Magazine (1999). Articles>Intellectual Property>Copyright>Plagiarism

On the High Wire  

Some unexpected ways that Adobe Acrobat software can help with design and publishing tasks.

Kvern, Olav Martin. Adobe Magazine (1995). Design>Document Design>Software>Adobe Acrobat

On the Road, Again  

An overview of portable technology - not just computers but also printers, presentation devices, and peripherals.

Larkin, James. Adobe Magazine (1996). Articles>Computing

Only the Strong Survive  

Picking the right strength characteristics when you're buying paper can determine whether your job holds up on press, in the mail, or in your customers' hands.

Sidles, Constance J. Adobe Magazine (1997). Articles>Document Design>Prepress>Paper

Packing Light  

Acrobat lets you 'pack' fonts into a PDF in three basic ways: by fully embedding, subsetting, or not embedding them. Each method differently affects a PDF file's size, editability, and typographic fidelity.

Patrick, Teri and Tamis Nordling. Adobe Magazine (1998). Design>Document Design>Typography>Adobe Acrobat

PageMaker Archaeology  

Opening somebody else's PageMaker publication? Here's an explorer's guide to the discoveries and dangers that may be lurking.

Kvern, Olav Martin. Adobe Magazine (1996). Design>Document Design>Software>Adobe PageMaker

Paper Fits (and What to Do About Them)  

Save money by designing to fit standard printing-paper sizes.

Sidles, Constance J. Adobe Magazine (1996). Design>Document Design>Prepress>Paper

Picture Fixes  

Correct almost any problem photo by harnessing the power of the Curves and Levels dialog boxes in Photoshop.

Fraser, Bruce. Adobe Magazine (1996). Design>Graphic Design>Image Editing>Adobe Photoshop

Pixel Power  

A collection of Photoshop tips and techniques, including making Photoshop fly, managing color palettes for your Web images, and lots of great Photoshop tips.

Adobe Magazine (1996). Design>Graphic Design>Image Editing>Adobe Photoshop

Plan Now, Play Later  

Whip that document into shape - master the master page in InDesign and PageMaker.

Kvern, Olav Martin. Adobe Magazine (2000). Design>Document Design>Software>Adobe InDesign

Playing Tag  

Lots of people don't know about PageMaker's support for tagged text - and they're missing out.

Kvern, Olav Martin. Adobe Magazine (1995). Design>Document Design>Software>Adobe PageMaker

Pleasing Mr. Postman  

Designing something that will be mailed? Save time and money by asking the right questions before you start.

Sidles, Constance J. Adobe Magazine (1995). Design>Document Design>Prepress

Quick Footwork in a Dull Market  

Right now the paper market is stable. So should you relax and enjoy the calm? Hardly. Now's the perfect time to test new paper sheets and negotiate better financial terms with your supplier.

Sidles, Constance J. Adobe Magazine (1997). Articles>Document Design>Prepress>Paper

References Available Upon Request  

Find out where your visitors come from.

Fleishman, Glenn. Adobe Magazine (1999). Design>Web Design>Audience Analysis>Log Analysis

The Right Match  

Ever wonder why some graphics file formats have a poor reputation? Sometimes, it's not because they're inherently bad, but because they're not designed to be used in certain ways, on certain printers, or on certain platforms. Knowing how to match a job with the right formats can save you some real headaches.

Kvern, Olav Martin. Adobe Magazine (1997). Design>Graphic Design>Image Editing>Standards

The Right Tool for the Job  

A monitor that's perfect for one job might be inadequate - or overkill - for another. Here's how to find one that'll fit your needs.

Bury, Scott. Adobe Magazine (1996). Articles>Computing>Ergonomics

Rough Stuff  

Is your Illustrator artwork too smooth-looking? Try adding patterns and textures to your work.

Alspach, Ted and Jennifer Alspach. Adobe Magazine (1996). Design>Graphic Design>Software>Adobe Illustrator

Roughing It  

Not in the mood for smooth? Consider going rustic with your paper and design.

Sidles, Constance J. Adobe Magazine (1998). Design>Document Design>Prepress>Paper