Designing an Annual Report in InDesign

Introduction

• Introduction
• Who is this course for?
• About annual reports
• Exercise files

1. Document Construction, Part 1

• Create a flat plan
• Document setup
• Add layers
• Use a grid
• Add master pages

2. Document Construction, Part 2

• Create the front and back cover
• Choose a color palette
• Add cover text
• Add Based On master pages
• Add a navigational tab
• Create a wireframe for the document

3. Add and Format Content

• Place pictures
• Place text
• Format text
• Setting text frame options
• Add a GREP style
• More text formats
• Add inline graphics

4. Create a Picture Treatment

• Batch convert images with a Photoshop action
• Relink images to a new folder
• Create an object style for a consistent picture treatment

5. Design Infographics and Tables

• Create an infographic spread
• Design tables
• Create a donut chart
• Create a timeline
• Create a column graph

6. Design the Table of Contents Spread

• Add a subtle text wrap
• Generate a table of contents
• Add color coding to the table of contents

7. Prepare for Print

• Add a spot varnish
• Preflight the document
• Create a print-ready PDF

Conclusion

• Next steps