Session Overview

Work smarter not harder. If you are new to Adobe InDesign, or if you’ve been working with it but could use a refresher, this training session is for you. The instructor is a former Marketing Manager and Graphic Designer, so he can show you how to create and edit proposals, brochures and graphics that look good to you and your clients.

This hands-on, in-person training session is specific to marketers in the AEC industry.

Beverages and light snacks will be available.

Each participant is asked to bring their own fully charged laptop with Adobe InDesign installed. Sample InDesign files will be provided for download prior to the workshop. 

Event Agenda

12:45 -1:00 PM - Registration & Networking

1:00 – 4:30 PM  – InDesign Workshop - INTERMEDIATE Session

CPSM CEUs:  3.5 per session

Domains:  4, 5 (Proposals, Promotions)

Learning Objectives - INTERMEDIATE Session:

• Paragraph and character styles
• Nested paragraph styles
• Master pages
• Understanding layers, lock, and hide
• Understanding tables
• Basic interactivity
• 3 cool tricks to end the session

Note:  The Intermediate session will be fast-paced. Participants should have a proficiency level equal to daily or almost daily use in order to follow the program without delay.  If you are unsure which session you should register for, please contact Susan Johnson at [email protected]

Please note that SMPS will be following CDC guidelines for this event. Masks are required if you are not fully vaccinated, and optional for vaccinated individuals. Hand sanitizer and masks will be available for anyone who needs or wants them. Attendance for each session will be capped at 20 people, with ample room to spread out. For those purchasing lunch, they will receive individually boxed lunches.

Instructor

Noel Mayeske 
Adobe InDesign Expert/Trainer, Bring Ideas to Life

Noel Mayeske has trained marketing professionals in Adobe InDesign for years, demonstrating to beginners and experienced users alike how to unlock the software to enhance productivity, consistency, and creativity. Informed by more than 20 years’ experience in marketing and graphic design roles—in industries ranging from commercial real estate to education—he connects all training to the practical concerns of creating proposals, collateral, and more.

Thank you to our Event sponsors

$350 Event Sponsorships Available!   If you need additional information,  please contact Susan Johnson at [email protected].

Sponsorship Benefits include:

• 1 complimentary registration ($250 value) to the full-day InDesign training (Beginner/Intermediate sessions + Luncheon)
• Opportunity for a 2-minute infomercial at the start of the event
• Exhibit table to display materials during the training session 
• Logo displayed on the event page of chapter website
• Logo featured prominently on all event promotions materials including infoblasts
• Sponsor ribbon on name badge at event

event Champion

 Susan Johnson, CPSM