InDesigners Unite!
The Most-Active All-InDesign All-the-Time User Group in the World
Sharpen your skills, discover the latest updates, share novel workarounds, revisit the basics, get help with problems, swap strange stories, embrace diversity, build community—and make the world a better place through InDesign.
Need Help with InDesign?
Something not working? Here’s help—organized by urgency—from quick fixes to friendly chats with other InDesigners. Here’s where to start, whether you need help right now, today, or in the next few days.
Upcoming Event
Join our next live session to learn new InDesign and InDesign-adjacent techniques—practical, expert-led guidance to sharpen your workflow and stay ahead in today’s fast-moving design world.
What’s New in InDesign 2026 and Other Adobe Apps Including MAX Recap
Conrad Chavez
Seattle, Washington
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Virtual
3:30–4:00 p.m. Pacific — Networking
4:00–5:45 p.m. Pacific — Presentation
Previous Event
Watch our most recent event on demand. Find out time-saving tips, creative strategies, and downloadable handouts to help you work smarter and design better.
Celebrating 20 Years of LAIDUG with 20 InDesign Secrets
David Blatner
Woodinville, Washington
Anne-Marie Concepción
Pleasant Hill, California
October 16, 2025
But There’s More...
Fresh Finds
Explore timely articles, tools, and insights—handpicked for InDesign users and creative pros, with links to trends, tutorials, and events worth your attention.
Gradient Swatches in InDesign
The default swatch panel in InDesign does not include gradient swatches. Here’s how to learn where to find gradient swatches and how to create custom gradients in InDesign Where are the gradient swatches in InDesign?
MATE Extension
MATE is an AI-powered extension for Adobe InDesign that automates tedious tasks, allowing users to streamline their workflow and enhance productivity. MATE for InDesign
CreativePro Podcasts
The CreativePro team discusses our favorite tools and technologies: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Acrobat, print, digital publishing, presentation design, accessibility, AI, and more! https://creativepro.com/podcasts
Community Calendar
Stay connected with the broader design community. This curated calendar highlights upcoming InDesign and Adobe-adjacent events hosted by other experts and organizations.
CreativePro
Design + AI Summit 2025-online
November 13, 2025
Publishing User Group Hamburg
XML & InDesign
November 20, 2025
The InDesign User Group
Major Announcements from Max 2025 Including Previews of 2026 Apps
November 20, 2025
What We Do
Connect with fellow creatives, gain practical design knowledge, discover new tools, and enjoy a welcoming atmosphere that supports growth and community—all centered around InDesign and related workflows.
Connect with Peers
Connect with fellow creatives, gain practical design knowledge, discover new tools, and enjoy a welcoming atmosphere that supports growth and community—all centered around InDesign and related workflows.
Pre-Meeting Chat
Join us early for live peer networking—an informal half-hour to ask questions, share experiences, and connect with fellow designers in real time. It's community you can't get from YouTube.
Expert Presentations
Each session features an Adobe-savvy presenter sharing practical tips, smart workflows, and creative strategies you can put to use immediately—no filler, just real-world value.
Prize Drawings
We wrap up with live drawings for design tools, subscriptions, and resources. Free registrants are entered once; donors get two chances to win. It’s fun—and completely free.
View Recent Meetings
Missed something? Watch videos of recent events. Find time-saving tips, creative strategies, and downloadable handouts to help you work smarter and design better.
On Demand Presentations
Every Zoom session is recorded and made available on the IDUG website. Rewatch presentations or discover new ones. All according to your own schedule.
