Re: Page layout resources

[Peter Neilson <neilson -at- windstream -dot- net>]

Janet Swisher wrote:
> ... unless you have a good eye for design, you may still end up
> with something that "looks like a Word document". So if the company
> really wants to compete with "big multinationals", this is not the
> time to use an amateur designer.

Janet is correct. Typography and design have retreated greatly in the 
public mind over the last two decades. Now anyone who can use MS Word 
(and some who cannot) believe that graphic design is something done by 
anyone who can use MS Word. Indeed, most believe the same of tech 
writing, except a few are astute enough to ask that prospective tech 
writers also take a typing test.

Someone at Viv's outfit is aware that a bit more is involved. I wonder 
if they have the gumption, the budget or the time to get the work done 
correctly? This is a tremendous opportunity for someone. If Viv is 
successful, either in doing it herself or in getting the right talent 
brought in, she will deserve great praise.
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