CreativePro Magazine Issue 22 is now available!

Topics include Adobe Acrobat for designers, PowerPoint infographics, freelancing advice, and more! [CreativePro]() Hi {NAME}, The [August 2023 issue of CreativePro Magazine (#22)](=) is now available! [CreativePro Magazine Issue 22: Acrobat Tips]( CreativePro Magazine is an exclusive benefit for [CreativePro members](). [BECOME A MEMBER]() FROM THE EDITOR IN CHIEF I think it’s interesting how easily we take some technology for granted—as if it had always existed—and never bother to imagine (or remember) how things were before it. Take PDF, for example. It’s been around for 30 years, so there’s an entire generation of people who will never know what it was like when you couldn’t send a digital document to someone else and know exactly what it would look like on their computer. Mike Rankin Thankfully, those days are long gone, thanks to PDF and Adobe Acrobat’s ability to reliably render fonts, photos, graphics, and more on any device. To celebrate PDF’s 30th birthday, we got Colleen Gratzer to share her 20 favorite Acrobat tips for designers. If you’re like most folks, you’ve barely scratched the surface of what Acrobat allows you to do with PDFs. Colleen’s article is the remedy for that condition. Next, Mike Parkinson shares his approach to designing advanced infographics in PowerPoint. Even if you’ve never made an infographic or even launched PowerPoint, this one’s still worth your time, as Mike describes his three-phase design process that can lead to success, regardless of subject matter or application. Then, once your brain is full of new information, it’s time to pause and find your moment of zen. Jess Telmanik is your guide to keeping calm in the chaos as a freelancer. Again, many of the tips in this article apply to all of us working in this field. Hannah Peterson brings us the story of The People’s Graphic Design Archive, where inspiration abounds and you can contribute to the fun. Our [Resource of the Month]( is Sun & Sea Graphic Set, which comes packed with graphics, swatches, symbols, and patterns for making ocean or beach-themed designs. And, as always, we finish with cool content curated from CreativePro.com. This month, we have articles on designing a font with FontSelf, working with color fonts, a script to help with setting up spiral-bound books, and tips for easier selections in Illustrator. Enjoy! [LEARN MORE]( [Resource of the Month]() [Illustrator Downloadable:]( [Sun & Graphic Set]( The Resource of the Month is an exclusive benefit for [CreativePro members](. [Illustrator Downloadable: Sun & Graphic Set]( Grab a beach towel and throw some drinks in the cooler, we’re headed for the shore with the Sun & Sea Graphic Set! It comes packed with graphics, swatches, symbols, and patterns for making any kind of ocean or beach-themed designs. [LEARN MORE]() [Additional CreativePro Member]() Benefits [Downloadable Resources]( Download members-only templates, fonts, scripts, ebooks, design assets, cheat sheets, and more. [Discounts](=) Save big on CreativePro [events]( and [books]() [Top Tips ebook collection](=) A curated collection of essential InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator tips gathered together in three convenient ebooks [BECOME A MEMBER]() Copyright © 2023 CreativePro Network (CreativePro.com). All rights reserved. This email was sent to {EMAIL} . You can [Unsubscribe]( from this list (WARNING: you will no longer get emails from CreativePro Network, including receiving the free InDesign Tip of the Week, CreativePro Weekly, and other important news) CreativePro Network 14241 NE Woodinville Duvall Rd #285 Woodinville, Washington 98072 United States (312) 252-1292