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march, 2025
march
06mar12:00 pm1:30 pmPart 2: Level Up: InDesign Intermediate (Virtual)SMPS Alaska
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You’ve graduated from the basics and are yearning for some new horizons! This course caters to capable InDesign users interested in boosting their efficiency and adding a little
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You’ve graduated from the basics and are yearning for some new horizons! This course caters to capable InDesign users interested in boosting their efficiency and adding a little automation to their lives. Julie will cover efficient ways to create project sheets, resumes, schedules, and org charts. She’ll discuss table and cell styles, nested styles and GREP styles. More about AI tools and tips and tricks for the intermediate user!
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(Thursday) 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
27mar3:30 pm6:30 pmAI Exchange From Practice to Implantation (In Person)SMPS North Texas
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AI is transforming the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, but how do firms move from curiosity to actual implementation? AI Exchange: From Practice to Implementation brings together five industry
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AI is transforming the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, but how do firms move from curiosity to actual implementation? AI Exchange: From Practice to Implementation brings together five industry leaders discussing practical applications of AI in AEC, focusing on design and proposal content, data management, foundational AI strategies, and user adoption.
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(Thursday) 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
april
01apr9:00 am4:00 pmNo Fooling Around: Master InDesign Like Never Before (In Person)SMPS Maryland
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Transform your InDesign skills with two intensive training sessions tailored for A/E/C marketers. Whether you want to strengthen your foundation or advance to expert-level techniques, these hands-on sessions will revolutionize
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Transform your InDesign skills with two intensive training sessions tailored for A/E/C marketers. Whether you want to strengthen your foundation or advance to expert-level techniques, these hands-on sessions will revolutionize your approach to creating proposals, qualifications, and presentations.
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(Tuesday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
09apr8:00 am12:00 pmSupercharge Your InDesign WorkflowSMPS Southwest Regional Conference
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Streamline your proposal development process and enhance design consistency with InDesign expert Julie Shaffer. In this session, Julie will reveal top strategies to maximize your InDesign efficiency, from
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Streamline your proposal development process and enhance design consistency with InDesign expert Julie Shaffer. In this session, Julie will reveal top strategies to maximize your InDesign efficiency, from precision design techniques to powerful automation tools. Discover how to use scripts to automate routine tasks, unlock the potential of GREP for faster workflows, and leverage hidden features, including AI automation, to save hours of work. Whether you’re an intermediate user or looking to refine your skills, this session will equip you with essential tools to elevate your design process and transform your documents with expert insights.
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(Wednesday) 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
16apr8:00 am4:30 pmInDesign Fundamentals | InDesign Intermediate (In Person)SMPS Wisconsin
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InDesign Fundamentals: This fan-favorite course includes tips and best practices for creating and using styles in proposals. The ideal participant typically uses the software daily and is ready
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InDesign Fundamentals: This fan-favorite course includes tips and best practices for creating and using styles in proposals. The ideal participant typically uses the software daily and is ready to become more efficient and consistent with their work.
InDesign Intermediate: You’ve graduated from the basics and are yearning for some new horizons. This course caters to capable InDesign users interested in boosting their efficiency and adding a little automation to their lives.
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(Wednesday) 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
may
15may12:00 pm1:00 pmPart 3: Expert Tips & Tricks (Virtual)SMPS Alaska
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Looking for some little nuggets of knowledge to satisfy your craving for consistency? This course offers a healthy helping of zero-fuss methods to increase your operating speed in
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Looking for some little nuggets of knowledge to satisfy your craving for consistency? This course offers a healthy helping of zero-fuss methods to increase your operating speed in InDesign. Turns out you CAN have your cake and eat it too!
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(Thursday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
june
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Julie Shaffer is your leader on a transformative journey into the heart of InDesign’s styling capabilities. This session will delve deep into paragraph styles, specifically exploring Next Style,
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Julie Shaffer is your leader on a transformative journey into the heart of InDesign’s styling capabilities. This session will delve deep into paragraph styles, specifically exploring Next Style, Nested Styles, and GREP Styles, the unsung heroes of text layout efficiency. You’ll see how these powerful features can simplify your workflow, add flair to your designs, and easily tackle complex formatting tasks.
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(Tuesday) 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
04jun1:30 pm2:30 pmInDesign Layers: Your Secret Weapon(In Person)CreativePro Week
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In this session, we’ll dive into the hidden treasures of InDesign’s layers, where creativity meets organization. With this often-underused tool, we’ll discover how layers simplify your workflow by
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In this session, we’ll dive into the hidden treasures of InDesign’s layers, where creativity meets organization. With this often-underused tool, we’ll discover how layers simplify your workflow by keeping content organized and harmonious. Layers offer unparalleled flexibility, from safeguarding headers and footers to watermarking, guides, and in-house printing. Get ready to uncover the hidden potential of InDesign’s layers and supercharge your design game!
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(Wednesday) 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm