Cover critique is a new website feature from EPA. The cover of a magazine is submitted, and critiqued by two designers. We hope this will be a fun and informative feature for EPA’s designers. Our thanks to Dan Stelzer, art director for Answers magazine, for suggesting and coordinating the feature, and for being willing to […]
Continue Reading“Ask Doug” is an advice column by EPA Executive Director Doug Trouten, based on questions he encounters during the course of his duties.
Dear Doug:
When including a photo (taken by us) in an article we publish are we required to get a release to use the photo, or any special issues we should be aware of?
–Please Release Me
Continue Reading“Ask Doug” is an advice column written by EPA Executive Diretor Doug Trouten, using questions he encounters during the course of his duties.
Dear Doug:
I’m wondering if I should jump on the bandwagon and pay somebody big bucks to write an iPad app for my publication. What do you think?
–Apple Envy
Continue ReadingOver the years, the role of EPA’s executive director has grown to include a fair amount of consultation to the members. Former director, Doug Trouten, realized that many of the answers he provided to individual inquiries would be helpful for the entire membership. One of EPA’s board members suggested adding an “Ask Doug” section to […]
Continue ReadingQuark ruled the desktops of EPA publication designers for years, but people are beginning to switch to Adobe’s upstart InDesign program. Should you join them?
Continue ReadingA heartfelt plea from an industry hard-hit by the slump in the Christian periodical world.
Continue ReadingPicking the right font can make a huge difference in mood, tone and readability. This handy guide provides a basic introduction to typographical terms and tips on choosing the best typeface for the job.
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