# InDesign in a Day

Canonical URL: <https://www.nobledesktop.com/classes/indesign-1day>

## Overview

### Learn Adobe InDesign Fundamentals

Learn how to lay out pages with text and graphics. In no time at all, you’ll be able to control typography, add photos, create/use colors, and more!

This 6-hour class will quickly get you started with the essentials. It’s for people who will use InDesign lightly and only have one day (or two nights) to spare. If you want to learn InDesign in greater depth, you should check out our 18-hour [Adobe InDesign Bootcamp](/classes/indesign-beginner).

If you’re looking for portfolio-based classes, check out the [Graphic Design Bootcamp](/classes/graphic-design-bootcamp), or our [Graphic Design Certificate](/certificates/graphic-design) Program.

## What you'll learn

- Create layouts with text, color, and graphics
- Import and style text and graphics
- Create a business card and bi-fold brochure
- Prepare files for final output, including printing and PDFs

## Curriculum

### Section 1

#### Business Card: Setting Up a File & Adding the Logo

- Setting Default Preferences
- Setting Up a File
- Importing & Sizing a Vector Graphic (the Logo)

#### Business Card: Adding Text

- Creating Text Frames
- Basic Text Styling
- Loading Adobe Fonts

#### Business Card: Colors

- Removing the Default Color Swatches
- Creating & Editing Color Swatches
- Swapping Out Graphics

#### Business Card: Adding a 2nd Page (the Back) with QR Code

- Creating the Back of the Business Card (a Second Page)
- Creating QR Codes
- Navigating Documents (Zooming and Panning)
- Copying Appearance With the Eyedropper Tool

#### Business Card: OpenType Settings

- Setting up a Document Bleed
- Placing Images
- Combining Text & Images
- White Type on a Black Background

### Section 2

#### Brochure: Creating 2-Page Spreads & Cropping Photos

- Setting Up Spreads (Facing Pages)
- Importing Pixel-Based Photos
- Cropping & Scaling Photos
- Checking Image Resolution to Ensure Good Print Quality

#### Brochure: Layers, Visual Effects, & Blending Modes

- Creating & Locking Layers
- Rotating Objects
- Drop Shadows
- Gradient Feather
- Blending Modes

#### Brochure: Fine-Tuning Type: Kerning/Tracking & More

- Paragraph Spacing
- Working in Picas (Instead of Inches)
- Metrics vs. Optical Kerning
- Kerning vs. Tracking
- Variable Fonts

#### Brochure: Working with Tabbed Text

- Setting Tab Marker Positions
- Adding & Styling Leader Characters

#### Preparing for Professional Printing: PDFs & Packaging Files

- Exporting PDFs for printing or emailing to clients
- Packaging InDesign Files

## Schedule
- Jun 29, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Jul 21, 2026 – Jul 23, 2026 — NYC
- Jul 27, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Sep 8, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Sep 9, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026 — NYC
- Sep 27, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC

## Instructors

### Eugenio Solis de Ovando — Senior Instructor

Eugenio Solis de Ovando is a Senior Instructor at Noble Desktop in New York City, specializing in graphic design, web design, and visual communication. With over 20 years of experience in the creative industry, Eugenio is passionate about helping students develop strong technical skills and a solid design foundation across print, digital, and web platforms.

Eugenio teaches a wide range of courses, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, WordPress, UI Design, and Artificial Intelligence for Graphic Design. His classes are known for their clear, hands-on approach, blending technical mastery with creative exploration to help students bring their ideas to life with confidence and precision.

He holds a Ph. D. in Artificial Intelligence with a specialization in Human Performance Technology, where his research focused on integrating emerging AI technologies into adult education and training. 

As an Adobe Certified Design Master and Licensed Private Career School Teacher in New York State, Eugenio is dedicated to delivering high-quality instruction and sharing best practices in digital design workflows. He brings real-world insights into the classroom, guiding students through professional techniques in layout design, typography, color theory, image editing, and responsive web design.

Learn more about [Eugenio Solis de Ovando's](/eugenio-solis-de-ovando) background and expertise.

### Dan Rodney — School Director, Instructor, & Senior Course Developer

Dan Rodney has been a designer and web developer for over 20 years, creating coursework and leading innovative training initiatives at Noble Desktop. He teaches courses covering Figma, HTML & CSS, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Power BI. Dan has also been at the forefront of integrating AI into design and business workflows, spearheading Noble Desktop’s latest AI course offerings. In addition to teaching and curriculum development, he writes custom scripts for InDesign (Make Book Jacket, Proper Fraction Pro, and more) and works with automation and AI-driven tools in his free time. You can find Dan on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook, and at danrodney.com.

Learn more about [Dan Rodney's](/dan-rodney) background and expertise.

## FAQ

### Do I need to bring anything to the class?

No. We provide computers (Mac or PC) with InDesign installed. Choose your operating system at checkout.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $425