NEW DATE ANNOUNCED: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29

SMPS Utah Members: SMPS Utah is thrilled to offer this gift of a 1/2-Day InDesign workshop with Adobe-Certified Instructor for Creative Cloud Design & Layout Solutions, Julie Shaffer.

As a member benefit, each SMPS Utah member is being given ONE FREE registration to either the Foundational InDesign 1/2-day workshop OR the Intermediate InDesign 1/2-day workshop, both rescheduled for March 29th. Please choose which session you'd like to attend when registering.

For non-SMPS Utah members, or members who would like to attend both sessions, tickets are available for $115. 

Registration is limited, and only 60 registrations are available per session, so get registered ASAP and sign up TODAY. 

Foundational InDesign (Morning Session)
7:45 - 8am | Registration & Breakfast
8:00 - 11:00 am | Foundational Workshop

It’s time to add some pizzazz to your basic InDesign knowledge. This fan-favorite course includes tips and best practices for creating and using styles in AEC proposals. The ideal participant typically uses the software on a daily basis and is ready to become more efficient and consistent with their work.

Skill Level: Beginner+

Topics include:

• Basic InDesign Refresh: Discover what you need to know from InDesign basics to readily execute the tools you use most.
• Paragraph Styles: Set up and organize basic paragraph styles, avoiding overrides and confusion.
• Character Styles: Set up character styles, learning what NOT to do to confuse your paragraph styles.
• Object Styles: Learn how to set up text frames and graphic frames for a cleaner and more consistent layout.
• Next Styles: Learn how to set up next styles and format text with one click.
• Automated Org Charts: Learn Julie’s most popular efficiency feature!
• Table Styles: Learn how to set up tables and insert them into a document.
• Cell Styles: Create cell styles that work with your table and paragraph styles, not against them.
• CC Libraries: Store and share styles, swatches, branding, etc.
• Tips and Tricks: Organize your styles to make sense, keeping you and your team rocking along... in style!
• Q&A
  
  

Level Up: InDesign Intermediate (includes  one-hour "refresher" session and lunch)
11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Registration & Lunch
1 - 4 pm | Intermediate Workshop

You’ve graduated from the basics and are yearning for some new horizons. This course caters to capable InDesign users who are interested in boosting their efficiency and adding a little automation to their lives.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Topics include:

• Basic InDesign Refresh: Discover what you need to know from InDesign basics to readily execute the tools you use most.
• Efficient Ways to Create Project Sheets, Resumes, Schedules, and Organizational Charts with Paragraph, Character, and Object Styles (with New Features): This is automation explained. Instead of clearing your entire day to work on any one of these items, Julie shows you to move quickly through each of these tasks.
• Nested Styles: Learn how to set up nested styles and format text with built-in character styles.
• GREP Styles: Understand basic GREP expressions and automatically style text and/or find repetitive content to save you time and give your document that “wow” factor!
• CC Libraries: Store and share important company branding, and discuss best practices for collaborating with your team.
• Automating Your Workflow with Styles: Format an entire page with one click of the mouse!
• Tips and Tricks: Tips for making eye-catching layouts in record time, as well as tricks that will make your future projects a breeze.
• Q&A

Thank you to our event sponsor: 

Thank you to our lunch sponsor: 

About our presenter:

Julie Shaffer, CPSM, is passionate about helping AEC marketers maximize Adobe design tools to expedite content layout without sacrificing good design. An Adobe Certified Instructor for Creative Cloud Design & Layout Solutions, an award-winning designer, and a regular contributor to CreativePro Magazine, Julie has spent more than two decades actively honing her skills, striving to deliver exceptional results to her clients while advancing the role of AEC marketers through dynamic training sessions.

In 2012, Julie founded Shaffer Creative with the mission of leveraging each client’s brand through strategic and creative messaging, efficient marketing processes, and communications outreach. She uses InDesign daily as she engages with clients seeking creative marketing and efficient data management solutions.