Introduction to InDesign: A Guide for Beginners

New to Adobe InDesign or looking to build a strong foundation? This beginner-friendly session will walk you through the essentials of Adobe’s industry-standard layout and publishing tool. Whether you're creating flyers, brochures, magazines, or interactive PDFs, understanding the core structure of InDesign is the key to designing with confidence.

In this session, you’ll learn:

• How the InDesign workspace is structured and how to navigate panels efficiently
• The difference between frames, text, and images – and how everything works together
• How to use styles to create consistent, professional layouts
• Best practices for setting up documents and exporting for print and digital

By the end of this presentation, you’ll have a clear understanding of how InDesign works and how to begin building polished layouts from scratch.

The session is intended for newcomers, students, and users who want a clearer understanding of how InDesign is structured. It may also be useful for occasional users who have worked in the program but want a refresher or a more systematic overview of its core concepts and terminology.

Free Drawing

All attendees are eligible to participate in a free drawing. No purchase or donation is required. However, you must attend the presentation to be eligible. Prizes delivered electronically are available to anyone in the world. Physical prizes are available to anyone in the U.S. without a shipping charge. Winners from outside the U.S. who choose a physical prize must bear the cost of shipping.

Reminder: IDUG is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent that the law allows.

About the Presenter

Angelo Montilla

Angelo Montilla is a visual designer, instructor, and YouTube content creator based in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. He has 20 years experience as a graphic designer and specializes in print/editorial design, interactive design, digital publishing and branding design.

Since 2018, Angelo has run Montilla Design, where he offers design services as well as design tutorials and lessons. Angelo’s design career has seen him make stops at the Windsor Star, St. Clair College and the University of Windsor. Angelo, who was a speaker at Adobe MAX 2021, also has a growing community on YouTube, where he creates design tutorial content, with a focus on InDesign.