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Xazy · 08-13-2008, 06:33 AM

Which program would you recommend using to design a business folder (you know papers kept inside, to hand to clients). I am looking for any advice, please no adobe indesign i hate that program with a passion.

GSRIDER · 08-13-2008, 08:29 AM

Are you just designing a cover or is this a multipage, multi tiered piece?

LoganSnake · 08-13-2008, 08:38 AM

I came in here to suggest Adobe InDesign.

You can try any image software as long as you get the dimensions right.

Quark XPress? I hate that fucking program, but it's a bit different from InDesign (in a worse way).

Xazy · 08-13-2008, 08:48 AM

Basically just the cover for the folder.

LoganSnake · 08-14-2008, 07:59 PM

You'll be fine with Photoshop if you know the folder's dimensions. Don't forget to account for crop marks.

evilbeefchan · 08-15-2008, 01:00 AM

Yea, since you're not designing in multiple pages, you can avoid InDesign and Quark (though I have a habit of using InDesign whenever I'm handling type, as I don't trust myself without setting up style sheets first). If the type stays big, you can design it in photoshop and probably don't have to worry about losing resolution when you print it out. If you're writing paragraphs (like around 11-12 pt), it may get a little fuzzy, so it's safer to do it in illustrator. This is assuming you have these programs already. You can do basic, but still really clean designs in Publisher, but it's nowhere near as fun as illustrator. =)

How big of a cover do you need to design? Like Logan says, the crop marks will save you, especially if it's an odd format.

thingstodo · 08-15-2008, 11:21 AM

Nothing wrong with using PowerPoint either. It's simple to use, you can import any photo or graphic and move them around at will.

08-13-2008, 06:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Xazy People in masks cannot be trusted Location: NYC	design business folder Which program would you recommend using to design a business folder (you know papers kept inside, to hand to clients). I am looking for any advice, please no adobe indesign i hate that program with a passion.

08-13-2008, 08:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
GSRIDER spurt king Location: Out of my mind	Are you just designing a cover or is this a multipage, multi tiered piece? __________________ No signature at this time.

08-13-2008, 08:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	I came in here to suggest Adobe InDesign. You can try any image software as long as you get the dimensions right. Quark XPress? I hate that fucking program, but it's a bit different from InDesign (in a worse way). __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques Last edited by LoganSnake; 08-13-2008 at 08:40 AM..

08-14-2008, 07:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
LoganSnake We work alone Location: Cake Town	You'll be fine with Photoshop if you know the folder's dimensions. Don't forget to account for crop marks. __________________ Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques

08-15-2008, 11:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
thingstodo A Storm Is Coming Location: The Great White North	Nothing wrong with using PowerPoint either. It's simple to use, you can import any photo or graphic and move them around at will. __________________ If you're wringing your hands you can't roll up your shirt sleeves. Stangers have the best candy.

08-13-2008, 08:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
Xazy People in masks cannot be trusted Location: NYC	Basically just the cover for the folder.

08-15-2008, 01:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
evilbeefchan Addict Location: Alhambra, CA	Yea, since you're not designing in multiple pages, you can avoid InDesign and Quark (though I have a habit of using InDesign whenever I'm handling type, as I don't trust myself without setting up style sheets first). If the type stays big, you can design it in photoshop and probably don't have to worry about losing resolution when you print it out. If you're writing paragraphs (like around 11-12 pt), it may get a little fuzzy, so it's safer to do it in illustrator. This is assuming you have these programs already. You can do basic, but still really clean designs in Publisher, but it's nowhere near as fun as illustrator. =) How big of a cover do you need to design? Like Logan says, the crop marks will save you, especially if it's an odd format.