Better Together: Illustrator + InDesign for Editorial Design

When using InDesign, we often rely on basic geometric image frames such as squares, circles, and rectangles to add visual interest. But what if your designs could break free from those boundaries? Imagine using parametric patterns, expressive word art, paper cutouts, or organic shapes that break through the frame and flow onto the page. In this session, Sam Luo from LYH Studio shows you how to elevate your editorial layouts — like books, magazines, newspapers, and lookbooks — by pairing the creative flexibility of Illustrator with the layout power of InDesign. Ditch the cookie-cutter look and start designing layouts that truly stand out.

You’ll learn:

• A proven workflow to design complex vector graphics in Illustrator and bring them seamlessly into InDesign
• Best practices for linking, scaling, and managing Illustrator assets inside InDesign
• When and how to use this workflow to enhance visual storytelling

Technical Level: Intermediate

Category: Cross-app Workflow

Track: Graphic Design and Illustration

Audience: Art/Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Print Designer, Illustrator