Create pattern catalogs with Data Merge in Adobe InDesign
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In the class we see how:
✔ Analyzing professional catalogs
✔ Define a solid structure
✔ Create reusable templates.
✔ Preparing a CSV correctly
✔ Automating inner pages with Data Merge.
✔ Adapting the catalog to different sectors.
This class is ideal for
Surface Pattern Designers that present collections to brands or agents.
Textile Designers who need to create clear and structured catalogs.
Creative who work with licensing and want to professionalize their presentations.
Freelancers that adapt their collections to different sectors (home, fashion, stationery...).
Designers who already use Illustrator or Photoshop and want to integrate InDesign strategically into their workflow.
People who are tired of manually laying out catalogs over and over again.
What you will learn and what you will be able to apply
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Analyze professional catalogs to understand their internal structure.
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Define a clear architecture for your collections.
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Create reusable templates in Adobe InDesign.
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Correctly prepare a CSV file for Data Merge.
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Automate the inside pages of the catalog.
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Integrate images, mockups and technical data in an organized way.
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Adapt the same system to different customers or sectors without starting from scratch.
At the end of the class, you will have a replicable system that you can reuse every time you need to present a new collection.
What is included in the class
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2 hours of detailed, step-by-step training.
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Complete explanation of the catalog structuring system.
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Base template of the Style Guide.
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Sample CSV file to practice merging data.
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Document with the prompt used in class for generating automatic descriptions with artificial intelligence.
Level: intermediate (basic knowledge of InDesign is recommended).
Software: Adobe InDesign.
Questions before getting started?
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I am happy to help you take the next step towards a more structured and professional portfolio.
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