Digital Publication Design Tech and Gear

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Required Software

Adobe Creative Cloud (student/teacher subscription)

InDesign, Acrobat

Affinity Publisher

optional

Affinity Designer

Optional Items

Useful for developing concepts before you begin laying out in software.

Graph Paper

18-inch ruler — steel

Micron Felt-Tip Assorted Sizes Set

Recommended Books

Grid Systems in Graphic Design Josef Müller-Brockmann

Designing With Type James Craig, Irene Kool Scala

Thinking With Type Ellen Lupton

ART GEAR & SUPPLIES RECOMMENDED BY ALVALYN

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Sketchbook — wire bound

Drawing Pencil Set

Watercolor Set (Tubes)

Watercolor Brush Set (synthetic bristles)

Watercolor Brushes (sable bristles)

Watercolor Paper Sheets (cold press)

Bristol Paper Pad

Moleskine Journals (softcover, dotted)

Pigment Liner Set (black)

Pigment Liner Set (assorted colors)

Tracing Paper (roll)

Graphite Transfer Paper

Kneaded Eraser

White Plastic Eraser

Tabletop Adjustable Easel

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