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Articles by Cate Indiano
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Workflow
All of us are faced from time to time with decisions about workflow; whether recognize them as such or not, they influence us daily
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Workflow
All of us are faced from time to time with decisions about workflow...
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IT’S ON!
It’s high stakes Texas hold ‘em for Adobe, Microsoft and any other playuh willing to ante up… With the advent of the Adobe/Macromedia merger upon us, what a perfect moment in time to examine what ought to be happening to content creation workflows...
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The Widening Spread: Response to the Big Squeeze
As a follow up to the article, entitled, “The Big Squeeze” in which I outlined the challenges and progress made by the print community, I ended the article by challenging the creative community by asking a simple question...
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Apple’s Front Row - A Review
The future is tantalizingly close and Apple’s iMac G5 is weaving its way into your life as your primary device for work, study, and entertainment — a lifestyle appliance...
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The Big Squeeze
How automated technologies and manufacturing processes including workflows, job management, computer to plate and the PDF file format have delivered on the promise of increased efficiencies, reduced rework, standardized processes, and reduced headcount in commercial printing...
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In-House vs. Strategy: a 360-Degree View of Working for the Man
The following is an excerpt of a recent conversation between Designorati:In-House and Designorati:Strategy...
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The Case for Technical Certification in Content Creation and Delivery
Technical certifications quantify and qualify skill sets, enhance workflows, provide a powerful tool to hirers and add market value to job seekers...
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Strategic Technology Planning for the Creative
The goal of technology planning should be to further the business plan and not technology for technology’s sake. While there are certain market forces at work in this industry segment (Apple moving to Intel, as an example) that you have no control over, as the beginning of the workflow you have more freedom to dictate standards then your production brethren. The production brethren cater to you. For example, you have the freedom to choose your applications but you must make sure that your partners are conversant and there is parity with software versions and platforms.
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Preflighting: Creatives vs. Producers
Quite simply, it’s a quality control step in your workflow. I like to use the terms “verify” and “validate,” as a quick, simple chant for defining the term, preflighting. Verify that all resource files are present and validate that these files are within spec of the manufacturing process they are about to enter. Meaning, good enough to enter the workflow.
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A Little Ditty about Tradeshows: a Preview of Print ‘05
Yes, for serious buyers, it's the ultimate closing ground. Signing on the dotted line for a printing press, discounting that last bit of margin to flush the funnel, or pitting a couple of developers to get the best deal, yes, these shows do serious business. For those of you that are not ready to sign but are determined to get the information you need to plan (I'm big on planning) this article is written with you in mind.
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Welcome to Designorati:Strategy
I thought I’d take this opportunity to introduce myself and the topic, Strategy, as well as provide an overview of my career (yes, I am attempting to build credibility...
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About: Designorati:Strategy
Established September 2005 Designorati:Strategy will cover the strategic as well as the tactical technology influences and decision-making found throughout the creative and production workflows, from content conception through to content distribution...
