Author Archives: Lori Deana Luza

About Lori Deana Luza

Train | Edit | Write

Inches to Points to Picas

In working with InDesign for a few recent projects, I’ve been trying to learn to use points and picas instead of inches. It’s more accurate and is the printing industry standard. First, I changed my preferences to use points/picas instead. … Continue reading

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Adobe 6

If you are the Adobe fan that I am, then you’ll be thrilled to know that the next version of Creative Suite has been released!

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Styles with Adobe InDesign by Lori Luza

Here is the slide deck for today’s Styles in InDesign presentation to the Austin Adobe Users Group. Enjoy!

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Lori Luza Presents Styles – Austin Adobe Users Group – April 13th

I’m honored to be presenting to the Austin Adobe Users Group on April 13th. If you can, please join us for my presentation on Styles, their uses and purpose, how to apply them in Adobe InDesign, and how to use … Continue reading

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Andragogy

Everyone knows a teacher or several. Almost any parent knows the word pedagogy; they’ve probably heard and used it in a parent-teacher conference a time or two. For training adults we have another word: Andragogy – the art and science … Continue reading

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InDesign Presentation on April 13th

I have had a couple of questions about the InDesign presentation regarding the creation of about eBooks and accessible .pdf forms. While I will try to touch on these requests as they relate to Styles, the majority of the presentation … Continue reading

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Lori Luza Presents Styles – Austin Adobe Users Group – April 13th

I’m honored to be presenting to the Austin Adobe Users Group on April 13th. If you can, please join us for my presentation on Styles, their uses and purpose, how to apply them in Adobe InDesign, and how to use … Continue reading

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Digital Books

Early Adopter, sort of In college, I wished for computerized books so I could search for keywords while studying and writing. I could have worked so much more efficiently. Aside from software manuals and other disc purchases, I had my … Continue reading

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9 Things That Motivate Employees More Than Money – by Ilya Pozin on inc.com

A friend brought this article to the attention of her followers in Social Media. Having worked for fairly large organizations for a number of years, I agree with everything Ilya Pozin said, including these favorites: “Be generous with praise….Make everyone … Continue reading

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Top Five Browsers, plus one

I like to compartmentalize my work. I like to open something–a box, a notebook, whatever–and have all the tools I need handy, without distractions from other projects. It’s one of the ways I maintain focus. So, a little over a … Continue reading

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