Tips for Flyer/Newsletter Design

[Susie]

I have a client who is requesting that I create a simple template for her to use on her Constant Contact newsletters and for any flyers or media releases that she sends out. Mostly, these will all be electronic, so it's not exactly print design. She wants to use the template (for the flyers/media releases) in Word. She'll convert these to PDFs, too.

 

I'm looking for any tips on how to design a template to be used in Word. I've never done this type of thing before.

 

TIA!

[PicnicTutorials]

Hi Susan,

 

I was asked this same thing a while back. I have very little knowledge of how to design something for word (or in word). I relunctantly passed the job on to Ben. Ben, did you ever get that call?

[falkencreative]

Actually, no. Personally, unless you absolutely have to, I'd try to stay away from Word. My impression is that it isn't the easiest to use for that sort of thing. I usually suggest Microsoft Publisher if possible.

[lm]

Susie,

Technically speaking,

you can make your design in Photoshop first and then save image blocks ( .jpg) to insert them in Word page ( .doc file) one by one. Type text in text blocks right in .doc file, so they stay editable and your client can easily update their content.

I suppose MS has ready-made templates ( look for online MS office) for any occasions - you can use them as an example.

[Susie]

Thanks, guys. I think saving image blocks makes sense. I'll look into doing it that way.