The "Web Design SIG" is expanding into a "Design" SIG that will cover both web design as well as graphic/desktop publishing. Good design and consideration of the end user's experience is always important, but there are significant differences to consider when working with either medium. Print requires unique file preparation, and what works for screen may not work for print. The 2009/2010 meeting SIG meetings will look at some essentials to consider when preparing files for print v/s web. In future meetings we'll use InDesign, PhotoShop and Acrobat to demonstrate how print-ready files are correctly prepared.

Web design will still be an important part of this group. Whether you are a beginner, or a code-warrior, there will be something to learn. Demonstrating WYSIWYG software, and discussing the different programs available will help you determine your preference. Occasionally meetings will tackle topics such as web page usability, browser constraints, site promotion, interactivity, Flash (pro’s & con’s), image optimizing, and anything that relates to good design.

A short presentation on the subject to be covered will start the meeting, then demos and discussions will help us get a better understanding of good design and production techniques.

Bring your questions and concerns. In an interactive setting, we will make sense of the steps needed and how to avoid the pitfalls involved in web page creation as well as print production, both from the design perspective as well as from dealing with technical constraints.

This SIG will meet 7pm - 9pm, once a month, at the DACS resources center in Danbury, on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Please join us