This workshop will have programme for both print and digital design departments;

Day 1, 20-July: Print design

• Intro: The importance of branding and cross-platform design

• The marriage of words and visuals

• Typography and colour: Fundamentals and creativity

• Photojournalism: Impact and surprise

• Infographics: Simple tools for anyone in the newsroom

• Newsroom culture: How leadership, planning and teamwork impact our work

• Critique: Analyzing our successes, rethinking pages that miss the mark

Day 2, 21-July: Digital Design

• Overview: Desktop, tablet and mobile design standards

• Basics of Google design guidelines and resources

• Responsive design: Storytelling for any digital platform

• The linear / visual narrative approach. (Including hands-on exercise.)

• Critique: Analyzing our successes, rethinking digital formats that miss the mark

Note: This workshop can also be organised as in-house training including customised critique and coaching on leadership, creativity, teamwork and planning. Hands-on evaluation of your own in-house redesign or product expansion efforts can be offered as well.

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