Berlin-based axaio software, a leading developer of solutions for PDF creation, printing and content-correction workflows for the publishing and printing markets, has announced the compatibility of its MadeToPrint Server with the Adobe InDesign CC 2018 Server. The Axaio MadeToPrint Server automates print and output processes to produce more cost-efficient production at the highest quality level. … Read more →
Datalogics (Chicago, Illinois), a major source for PDF, EdTech and eBook technologies, has announced the release of its PDF Optimizer – a powerful new command-line utility that simplifies the PDF file size-reduction process for more efficient file sharing and faster downloads. PDF Optimizer features core functionalities such as stream compression, image manipulation, font sub-setting and … Read more →
Pantone (Carlstadt, NJ), a subsidiary of X-Rite and provider of professional colour language standards and digital solutions, has named Pantone 18-3838 Ultra Violet, as the Pantone Color of the Year for 2018. “A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade, it communicates originality, ingenuity and visionary thinking that points us towards the future,” said the company. … Read more →
Toolfarm (San Francisco, CA), a leading global distributor and reseller of video, VFX, 3D and motion graphics software applications and plug-ins, has released its new RenderGarden plug-in for Adobe After Effects CC (Mac and Windows), developed by Mekajiki. Accelerating render speeds by as much as three times, RenderGarden leverages existing system hardware processing power to … Read more →
Markzware (Santa Ana, California), a leading innovator of data conversion software and desktop publishing tools, has announced the addition of Adobe InDesign CC 2018 support to the PDF2DTP for InDesign Annual Subscription. The PDF2DTP (PDF to InDesign) helps users to convert PDF to Word and Adobe InDesign. PDF2DTP is an affordable InDesign plugin to move … Read more →
Semantic Web Company, a leading provider of graph-based metadata, search and analytic solutions, will integrate its PoolParty with Quark’s content automation platform. PoolParty is a middleware solution that helps organizations manage corporate knowledge models, extract useful information from big data sets, and integrate both structured and unstructured content. Quark’s content automation platform and PoolParty will … Read more →
Adobe has announced significant updates to Adobe XD CC that will help to streamline the designer-to-developer hand off process, enhance collaboration, and speed up the design process. The updates strengthen Adobe’s position as the end-to-end solution for UX design, giving users the ability to design, prototype, share and hand off to developers without having to … Read more →
Here, Graphic Arts Magazine columnists Diana Varma and Natalia Lumby report live from the annual DesignThinkers 2017 Conference held November 7 and 8 in Toronto. Dozens of influential design minds from around the globe inspired hundreds of attendees this year. Now in it’s 18th year, the Association of Registered Graphic Designers’ (RGD) DesignThinkers Conference is … Read more →
Axaio software, a leading developer of solutions for PDF creation, printing and content correction workflows for the publishing and printing markets, has announced the availability of MadeForLayers and MadeToPrint for Adobe’s newest InDesign version CC 2018. Both products support processing steps metadata for a standardized layer operation in the new version. The Server version of … Read more →
Color-Logic, the exclusive distributor of Touch 7 Photo, has released Touch7 Photo for Neon. “Touch 7 Photo for Neon is a plug-in for Adobe Creative Cloud that enables graphic designers to add neon into images with a click of a mouse,” said Mark Geeves, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing. “The new plug-in, like the … Read more →
Mohawk, North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of fine papers, envelopes and specialty substrates for commercial and digital printing, has released the 13th edition of its celebrated Mohawk Maker Quarterly. Each issue of relies on a single word for its creative framework. In issue 13, that word is “disruption.” Consistent with the ongoing strategy behind the … Read more →
Xerox has released the next wave of exclusive content from its groundbreaking project Set The Page Free – a collaborative book project featuring 14 award-winning authors sharing their unique perspectives on the modern workplace. In this new wave of the project, Xerox adds Billy Collins, Sloane Crosley, Jonathan Ames and Aimee Mann to its list of … Read more →