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Learn Adobe InDesign: Design a Magazine and More in InDesign

Name: Learn Adobe InDesign: Design a Magazine and More in InDesign
Rating: 4.7 (1686 reviews)

Learn Adobe InDesign CC essentials and editorial design. Master Adobe InDesign for beginners by designing a magazine.

Created byChad Neuman, Ph.D.

Last updated 4/2026

English

What you'll learn

Design professional publications such as magazines by using InDesign
Apply editorial design principles to publications in InDesign
Use InDesign's various functions and tools to create publications and other promotional material
Produce a magazine and brochure in InDesign

Course content

11 sections • 54 lectures • 7h 40m total length

InDesign Course Overview1:24
In this introduction, I explain the course and its purpose in terms of guiding students in Adobe Design and editorial design. This course is for beginners to InDesign or those who have used it before but want to learn more.
Download Support Files for InDesign Tutorials and Lessons0:11
Download the support files to follow along in the InDesign tutorials and lessons.
Common InDesign Keyboard Shortcuts2:00
Printable Common InDesign Keyboard Shortcuts Handout
Join Our Facebook Group and Community for Design Feedback and Critique!0:18
Join our Facebook group and community to get feedback from me and others!
How to Get Adobe InDesign1:16
I explain how to get Adobe InDesign, in order to follow along in the course.

Workspaces, Panels, and Navigation8:44
In this lesson, you learn how to use and customize panels and workspaces in InDesign and how to navigate in InDesign.
Using the Pages Panel7:03
In this lesson, you will learn how to use the pages panel in InDesign.
Creating and Adjusting Documents6:29
In this lesson, you will learn how to customize and create new documents in InDesign and how to adjust documents in InDesign.
Saving and Exporting Files in Adobe InDesign6:32
In this lesson, you learn how to save and export documents in Adobe InDesign.

Placing and Adjusting Images in Adobe InDesign18:11
In this lesson, you will learn how to effectively place, resize, and adjust images in InDesign.
Adjusting and Fitting Images in Adobe InDesign14:11
In this lesson, you will learn how to effectively adjust and fit images in InDesign.
Placing PSD, PNG, and JPEG Files in Adobe InDesign12:33
In this lesson, you learn how to effectively place image files such as PSD files, JPEG files, and PNG files in Adobe InDesign.
Arranging and Selecting Objects in Adobe InDesign7:57
In this lesson, you will learn how to effectively arrange and select objects in InDesign.
Aligning and Distributing Objects in Adobe InDesign14:39
In this lesson, you will learn how to effectively align and distribute objects in InDesign.
Saving Images and Backing Up Documents6:35
In this lesson, you will learn how to save images and back up documents in Adobe InDesign.

Adding and Adjusting Text in Text Frames in Adobe InDesign7:29
In this lesson, you will learn how to effectively add and adjust text in text frames InDesign.
Placing, Flowing, and Adjusting Text in InDesign9:45
In this lecture, you will learn how to place, flow, and adjust text in Adobe InDesign.
Formatting Text in InDesign13:24
In this lesson, you will learn how to effectively format text using the control panel or other panels in InDesign.
Character Styles and Paragraph Styles in InDesign8:22
In this lesson, you will learn how to use paragraph and character styles to format text in InDesign.
Wrapping Text around Images and Shapes in InDesign14:13
In this lesson, you will learn how to use the text wrap panel to wrap text around images and shapes in InDesign.
Creating Type on Paths in InDesign8:12
In this lesson, you will learn how to flow type onto paths in InDesign.

Using the Color Theme Tool in Adobe InDesign11:41
You will learn how to use the color theme tool in Adobe InDesign in order to formulate a color scheme for a magazine design or other graphic design or editorial layout.
Formulating and Applying Color Themes Using Adobe Color6:37
Adobe Color is a useful way to formulate color themes or color schemes in editorial layouts and in various graphic design projects when using Adobe InDesign or other Adobe programs.

Using the Pencil and Pen Tools for Creative Layouts in Adobe InDesign14:48
In this lesson, you will learn how to effectively use the pencil and pen tools in InDesign.
Drawing and Customizing Shapes in InDesign15:19
In this lesson, you will learn how to create and adjust shapes InDesign.
Using Custom Corners in Shapes in InDesign6:43
In this lesson, you will learn how to create and add custom corner effects, including rounded corners, to shapes and photos in InDesign.

Creating and Applying Parent Pages15:36
In this lesson, you will learn how to create and apply parent pages in InDesign.
Using and Organizing Layers in InDesign7:02
In this lecture, you will learn how to use the Layers panel to arrange, select, and modify objects in InDesign.
Creating and Using Libraries in Adobe InDesign and Creative Cloud10:51
In this lesson, you will learn how to create and use a library and Creative Cloud libraries in InDesign. Creative Cloud Libraries can feature type formatting, colors, photos, and objects, and they can be used across various Adobe programs, including InDesign and Photoshop.
Creating and Using Snippets in InDesign4:06
In this lecture, you will learn how to create and use snippets, so that you can save elements and groups of elements with specific styles, colors, and placements, and use them later.

Designing a Magazine Cover in Adobe InDesign: Part 118:41
In this tutorial, you learn how to design a magazine cover using Adobe InDesign.
Designing a Magazine Cover in Adobe InDesign: Part 26:32
In this tutorial, you learn how to design a magazine cover using Adobe InDesign.
Designing a Table of Contents Layout in Adobe InDesign: Part 18:28
In this tutorial, you learn how to design a magazine table of contents using Adobe InDesign.
Designing a Table of Contents Layout in Adobe InDesign: Part 212:44
In this tutorial, you learn how to design a magazine table of contents using Adobe InDesign.
Applying Hierarchy and Consistency in Typography16:57
In this tutorial, you learn how to apply hierarchy in typography in Adobe InDesign.
Designing a Feature Story Layout: Part 113:41
In this tutorial, you learn how to design a feature story layout using Adobe InDesign.
Designing a Feature Story Layout: Part 210:10
In this tutorial, you learn how to design a feature story layout using Adobe InDesign.
Using AI-Generated Photos from Photoshop for Layouts in InDesign5:26
In this tutorial, you learn how to use AI-generated photos from Photoshop in editorial layouts in Adobe InDesign.
Designing Creative Headlines in InDesign18:22
In this tutorial, you learn how to design creative headlines using Adobe InDesign.
Using the Gap Tool to Adjust Layouts in InDesign6:43
In this lesson, you learn how to use the gap tool to adjust layouts in Adobe InDesign.

Finding and Fixing Missing Links in Adobe InDesign5:40
In this lecture, you will learn about missing links and the importance of not deleting or moving photos and other graphics once they are placed in InDesign.
Printing and Preflighting in InDesign12:48
In this lecture, you will learn how to use preflighting and printing in InDesign.
Packaging Files in InDesign7:29
In this lesson, you will learn how to effectively package files in InDesign to send to other collaborators or printers.

InDesign Project 1: Creating a Brochure Instructions and Support Files1:41
Download the support files for the brochure design in InDesign follow-along lesson.
[ACTIVITY] Creating a Brochure Video Explanation15:51
In this lesson, you will learn how to setup and design a brochure in InDesign.
InDesign Project 2: Creating a Magazine Instructions1:39
In this lesson, I explain the various steps for you to follow to learn about editorial design and then create a magazine and share it.
Introduction to Editorial Design Principles in Magazine Design5:15
In this lesson, you will learn basic editorial design principles in magazine design.
Review of Good Example Magazines from Students Part 114:12
In this lesson, you'll learn about good magazine design and design principles from previous student magazine examples.
Review of Good Example Magazines from Students Part 27:57
In this lesson, you'll continue to learn about good magazine design and design principles from previous student magazine examples.
Good Example Magazines from Students1:09:00
In this PDF file, I've included a few good magazine examples from previous students of mine, with written permission.
[ACTIVITY] Creating a Magazine Video Explanation6:35
In this lesson, I explain how to get started creating and design a magazine in InDesign, using the knowledge from the previous sections.
Peer and Instructor Critique Reminder0:22
I provide a quick reminder to post your publications online for peer and instructor critique.

Requirements

Students must have access to InDesign, including a free trial or through the Creative Cloud subscription. Previous versions are fine for most lectures.

Description

January 2026 Course Update! All InDesign videos have been updated with new recordings, including new support files (about 90% new course, with some case studies kept in the course from earlier).

Create magazines, brochures, and more in InDesign!

Learn InDesign, the world's industry-standard publication layout program, to create flyers, posters, advertisements, and online magazines. Create magazines to share online or sell online through Apple. Create books to sell on Amazon. There are so many possibilities!

Enroll now and learn how to

place and format text in InDesign
place and format images in InDesign
add character and paragraph styles in InDesign
flow text across pages on along a path in InDesign
use libraries and snippets in InDesign
apply color themes in InDesign
draw and adjust shapes in InDesign
add custom corners in InDesign
work with layers in InDesign to select objects
apply master pages in InDesign
package, save, export, and print files in InDesign
apply editorial design principles such as proximity, alignment, contrast, and repetition in magazines and brochures
design and produce a professional magazine in InDesign
design and produce a professional brochure in InDesign
do much more in InDesign

Enroll to get access to exclusive lessons and follow-along tutorials as well as helpful, printable PDF handouts and discussion board access for peer critiques and feedback. Let's get started creating and designing in InDesign!

Learn InDesign from Chad Neuman, who has the relevant experience in the field:

Managing editor at two graphic design magazines
Advertising layout specialist and webmaster at a regional newspaper
Internet development director at an advertising design firm
Freelance graphic designer for 20 years
Current full-time university professor and freelance graphic designer

and relevant education:

BA in Communication
MA in Journalism and Media Studies
PhD in Communication

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in learning InDesign, the industry-standard layout and publication software should take this course
Anyone wanting to create professional publications using InDesign should take this course
Someone who is already an expert in InDesign and editorial design does not need the majority of this course

Learn Adobe InDesign: Design a Magazine and More in InDesign

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Course content

Introduction to the InDesign Course5 lectures • 5min

Overview of InDesign - Getting Started4 lectures • 29min

Images in Adobe InDesign and Editorial Design6 lectures • 1hr 14min

Typography in Adobe InDesign6 lectures • 1hr 1min

Color in Editorial Design with Adobe InDesign2 lectures • 18min

Using Shapes and Paths for Creative Layouts3 lectures • 37min

Publication Design Workflows4 lectures • 38min

Creative Editorial Layouts in Adobe InDesign10 lectures • 1hr 58min

Printing and Exporting in InDesign3 lectures • 26min

More InDesign Projects: Real-World Publication Deign9 lectures • 2hr 3min

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