ABSTRACT
Digital layout and design with a computer have revolutionized the graphic design profession. Page layout programs bring type, graphics, and photographs together in a single document, treating them as blocks of information that easily can be resized, picked up, and moved around. Due to the capabilities of digital layout and design programs, the once clear line between the production artist and the graphic designer has blurred and what used to be the exclusive province of the graphic artist or production staff has become at least the partial responsibility of the designer. Producing work for publication is an art in itself, and one that requires an awareness of what happens when the piece you produce on your desktop goes into production. It is the understanding and ability to deal with the complexity of these issues and many others that separates the professional designer from the desktop enthusiast.
