Turn Your Graphic Files into Publications
A course by Mesa Estándar , Graphic and Publishing Studio
Learn the secrets of converting graphic files to ready-to-publish formats. Master the techniques used by industry professionals.
Learn how to transform your graphic file into a publication with an artistic approach and a unique visual narrative. Discover how to value your images and define a theme that expresses your creative vision. Through techniques like duotone, you will give character and expression to your images, combining them in a way that tells a coherent story. From sequencing to cover design, each step will bring you closer to creating an editorial work that reflects your personal style.
This journey is aimed at illustrators, designers, artists, architects, writers, and enthusiasts who want to explore new forms of graphic expression. You will learn to technically process your images, experiment with color, and define your publication’s identity. Additionally, you will understand how to select suitable materials and printing systems to bring your creation into the physical world. Whether you work with drawings, photographs, or illustrations, the important thing is to bring your file to life and share it with the world authentically.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 25 downloads
- 50% positive reviews (2)
- 230 students
- 12 lessons (1h 39m)
- 25 additional resources (11 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe InDesign
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Creation of an 18-page duotone publication, starting from a personal graphic file. The process includes image evaluation, theme selection, cover design, choice of printing system, and layout preparation before printing.
Who is this online course for?
Illustrators, artists, designers, architects, writers, sketchers, and collectors of objects and images will find in this space an opportunity to bring their graphic archive to life, transforming their creations into publications with visual narrative, artistic tone, and unique expression.
Requirements and materials
No extensive prior knowledge is required, but a camera, scanner, and computer with Photoshop are needed for the first part. For the second part, InDesign or Photoshop, a printer, and basic knowledge of these programs are necessary.
Reviews
Mesa Estándar
A course by Mesa Estándar
Miguel Mesa is a prominent editor and graphic designer with more than two decades of experience in the publishing world. Born in Medellín, Colombia, he has dedicated his career to exploring the relationship between text and image, creating a unique space where thought and creative action converge. Founder of the publishing house Mesa Editores, he has collaborated with a wide range of professionals in the production of more than 150 books, always seeking to disseminate and democratize knowledge. His approach is centered on creating projects that express a clear position, valuing both information and design.
Juan David Díez, also from Medellín, has forged his path in graphic design from a practical perspective. With an initial interest in music and skateboarding magazines, he trained in the field of printmaking, which sparked his passion for print media. Founder of Taller Estándar, his studio has worked with various clients in the cultural and creative sector. Juan David specializes in editorial design, identity and museography, always with the premise of solving problems and providing help to others. His partnership with Miguel at Mesa Estándar has allowed the creation of a space conducive to work adventure and continuous learning.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Preamble
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What is a file?
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The duotone and its characteristics
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How to value a graphic file and recognize its potential
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U3
Editing and design
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Building an editorial idea from a graphic file
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Working and conditioning the preselected images
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Create a double-page spread for your publication and give expression to your images
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Establish the order of the 9 double pages of the publication
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How to give an external identity to the book?
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U4
Epilogue
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Recommendations on how to choose other formats, papers, type and binding
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Printing options
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FP
Final project
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How to convert your graphic file into a publication
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to organize graphic files, select materials, experiment with both handcrafted and digital techniques, and create visual publications like books, catalogs, and posters, applying principles of editing, visual storytelling, and cover design.
This course is aimed at people with basic experience in graphic design or editing, as it covers intermediate concepts and techniques in editorial production and visual experimentation.
You’ll need access to editing tools like Photoshop and InDesign, basic stationery supplies, your own or stock images, and optionally materials for artisanal techniques like screen printing and engraving.
The course emphasizes hands-on experimentation, using techniques such as screen printing, collage, and engraving, and blending digital and analog methods to enrich editorial and visual projects.
Teamwork is encouraged through conversations, idea exchanges, and joint decision-making, simulating real editorial and graphic development processes.
Techniques explored include duotone, digital two-color printing, contrast and saturation adjustments, editing in Photoshop and InDesign, and methods to preserve original expressiveness when digitizing and editing images.
Yes, the course covers conceptualizing, designing, and producing various editorial formats, including children’s books and artistic or architectural publications.
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
its not that great.. kinda messy and not completely clear..
Excelente!