Designing in Duotone in Photoshop and InDesign from Pluralsight

In this course, you will learn to design in monotone, duotone, tritone, and quadtone for print designs, web designs, ebook designs, and photography that truly stands out and captures attention. Software required: Photoshop and InDesign.

Duotone is an elegant, classic design technique that never goes out of style, but is once again a hot design trend in all mediums, from print design to Web design to ebook design, and, of course, in photography. When printing your work, duotone can even save you money by using fewer ink. Creating duotone images, drawings, and entire publications is easy once you know the basic techniques. In this course, Designing in Duotone in Photoshop and InDesign, you will learn to design in monotone, duotone, tritone, and quadtone in your choice of either or both Photoshop and InDesign. You can participate in the entire course, learning to create stunning, stylish duotone-mode and duotone effect photographs and graphics in Photoshop, and amazing, elegant monotone and duotone publications and layouts in InDesign. Or you can watch just half the course, learning only the Photoshop or only the InDesign techniques. Either way, you'll finish this course with the ability to create stunning monotone, duotone, tritone, and quadtone designs that really stand out and capture interest in a world that is typically full-color or only greyscale. Software required: Photoshop and InDesign.

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Develops working knowledge of how to work with and design using monotone and duotone in both InDesign and Photoshop

Develops working knowledge of how to work with and design using tritone and quadtone in either InDesign or Photoshop

Students learn how to create stunning, stylish duotone and duotone effect photographs and graphics in both InDesign and Photoshop

Students may tailor the course to their goals by only completing one half of the course to learn InDesign or Photoshop techniques individually

Techniques learned in this course can save printing costs when designing and using duotone in printed materials

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Learners who complete Designing in Duotone in Photoshop and InDesign will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Graphic designer

Graphic designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for various applications such as brochures, magazines, and corporate reports. In this course, learners will get hands-on practice using Photoshop and InDesign to create custom graphics for a variety of uses. These skills are essential for any graphic designer, as they will be able to use them to create visually appealing designs that effectively communicate their message.

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Web Designer

Web designers create and maintain websites. They are responsible for the visual appeal of a website, as well as its functionality. In this course, learners will explore how to use Photoshop and InDesign to create website designs. These skills are essential for any web designer, as they will be able to use them to create websites that are both visually appealing and easy to navigate.

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Publication Designer

Publication designers create the layout and design of magazines, newspapers, and other publications. They work with writers, editors, and photographers to create a visually appealing and informative publication. In this course, learners will use Photoshop and InDesign to create layouts for various publications. These skills are essential for any publication designer, as they will be able to use them to create publications that are both visually appealing and easy to read.

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Art Director

Art directors oversee the visual style and content of a variety of media, including magazines, newspapers, websites, and advertising campaigns. They work with a team of creative professionals to develop and execute a visual concept for a project. In this course, learners will learn how to use Photoshop and InDesign to create visual concepts. These skills are essential for any art director, as they will be able to use them to create visually appealing and effective marketing materials.

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Creative Director

Creative directors lead and manage the creative team of a company or organization. They are responsible for developing and executing the company's creative vision. In this course, learners will learn how to use Photoshop and InDesign to create visual concepts. These skills are essential for any creative director, as they will be able to use them to create visually appealing and effective marketing materials.

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Marketing Manager

Marketing managers develop and execute marketing campaigns to promote a company's products or services. They work with a team of creative professionals to develop and execute a marketing strategy. In this course, learners will learn how to use Photoshop and InDesign to create marketing materials. These skills are essential for any marketing manager, as they will be able to use them to create visually appealing and effective marketing materials.

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User Experience Designer

User experience designers create and improve the user experience of websites, apps, and other digital products. They work with a team of developers and designers to create a user interface that is both visually appealing and easy to use. In this course, learners will learn how to use Photoshop and InDesign to create user interfaces. These skills are essential for any user experience designer, as they will be able to use them to create user interfaces that are both visually appealing and easy to use.

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Product Designer

Product designers create and develop new products. They work with a team of engineers and designers to create a product that is both functional and visually appealing. In this course, learners will learn how to use Photoshop and InDesign to create product designs. These skills are essential for any product designer, as they will be able to use them to create products that are both visually appealing and functional.

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Fashion Designer

Fashion designers create and design clothing and accessories. They work with a team of designers and manufacturers to create a collection of clothing that is both stylish and wearable. In this course, learners will learn how to use Photoshop and InDesign to create fashion designs. These skills are essential for any fashion designer, as they will be able to use them to create visually appealing and wearable clothing designs.

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Interior designer

Interior designers create and design the interior of buildings. They work with a team of architects and designers to create a space that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. In this course, learners will learn how to use Photoshop and InDesign to create interior designs. These skills are essential for any interior designer, as they will be able to use them to create visually appealing and functional interior designs.

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Landscape Designer

Landscape designers create and design the exterior of buildings. They work with a team of architects and designers to create a space that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. In this course, learners will learn how to use Photoshop and InDesign to create landscape designs. These skills are essential for any landscape designer, as they will be able to use them to create visually appealing and functional landscape designs.

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Architect

Architects design and create buildings. They work with a team of engineers and designers to create a building that is both functional and visually appealing. In this course, learners will learn how to use Photoshop and InDesign to create architectural designs. These skills may be useful for any architect, as they will be able to use them to create visually appealing and functional architectural designs.

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Civil Engineer

Civil engineers design and create infrastructure projects, such as roads, bridges, and buildings. They work with a team of engineers and designers to create a project that is both functional and safe. In this course, learners will learn how to use Photoshop and InDesign to create civil engineering designs. These skills may be useful for any civil engineer, as they will be able to use them to create visually appealing and functional civil engineering designs.

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Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical engineers design and create machines and other mechanical devices. They work with a team of engineers and designers to create a product that is both functional and efficient. In this course, learners will learn how to use Photoshop and InDesign to create mechanical engineering designs. These skills may be useful for any mechanical engineer, as they will be able to use them to create visually appealing and functional mechanical engineering designs.

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Electrical Engineer

Electrical engineers design and create electrical systems and devices. They work with a team of engineers and designers to create a system that is both functional and safe. In this course, learners will learn how to use Photoshop and InDesign to create electrical engineering designs. These skills may be useful for any electrical engineer, as they will be able to use them to create visually appealing and functional electrical engineering designs.

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