In this week's VOX staff meeting we had the opportunity to take part in a Skype session during which we were able to learn about Mag+ directly from its creator. Mag+ is a relatively new program for designing iPad content that is compatible with InDesign CS4 and CS5. This means that today's designers now have ability to begin developing designs for iPad applications much more quickly and efficiently than has previously been possible.
Photo courtesy PRNewsFoto/MIM Software Inc. via Associated Press
This is not only great news for designers interested in working with multimedia, but all designers looking for a way to get their foot in the door of the design industry. Having an understanding of how to design on the iPad platform will undoubtedly prove beneficial for young professionals looking to boost their resumes with valuable skills and experience.
I'm not sure how much further I intend to pursue design in the context of journalism. However, if I do decide to study the field more in the future, then I would defintely look into the Mag+ program.
The only thing is, with the way technology is today, iPads could be obsolete in a few years, ha. Like Jan said, by then the journalism industry will have found the next big craze.
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