Getting started with Adobe InDesign: Top 10 InDesign Tutorials on Tuts+

Ready to press publish on your next creative project? If you haven’t already, it’s time you got to know one of Adobe Creative Cloud’s most popular applications – InDesign. Discover all the InDesign tutorials you need to start creating publishing projects like a pro.

Adobe InDesign is the industry-leading layout and page design software for print and digital media. This desktop publishing software is popular among designers, artists, editors, and illustrators because it allows you to design, preflight, and publish a vast range of content for print, web, and mobile apps. We’re talking flyers, brochures, magazines, newspapers, books, and more! 

If you aren’t familiar with InDesign, we’ve compiled ten tutorials to help you get to grips with the industry-leading page layout and design software. From showing a step-by-step guide to various tools to sharing valuable tips and tricks, Adobe InDesign tutorials are essential resources for beginners – and you can access a learning hub of free learning content via Tuts+. 

Using InDesign graphic templates can be a great way to access fresh inspiration and speed up the design process. Visit Envato Elements to find a range of templates to bring into your desktop publishing project – whether you’re putting together a professional annual report, a flyer to promote an upcoming event, or an aspirational lifestyle magazine. For even more visual inspiration, check out our round-up of the InDesign template that every designer should own.

Get the most out of Adobe’s layout and page design software with this informative introductory video. Discover tonnes of InDesign inspiration in just a few minutes – from brochures and flyers to zines. Now just pick which project you want to tackle first! 

It doesn’t matter if you’re new to graphic design or desktop publishing – if you have a creative idea, then you can use InDesign. This beginner-focused tutorial walks you through making a four-page brochure, explaining the tools and techniques you need to know along the way. 

From Autosave to Zoom, this tutorial contains 26 essential InDesign tips. Whether you are new to the desktop publishing app or already have some experience, this video will surely introduce some helpful hacks and elevate your layouts. 

From creating Master Pages and a captivating cover to applying text frames and adding images, this brilliant book layout tutorial offers a step-by-step guide to designing and saving a template. The video also introduces some of the book design assets available via Envato Elements to make the process as simple and speedy as possible.

Fancy yourself an editor extraordinaire? Then choose an image, find the perfect font, and create a custom design in this magazine cover tutorial. You’ll find plenty of helpful hints along the way, as well as advice on selecting a magazine cover template. 

People will want to read all about it when they see your editorial skills. This video tutorial shares tips and tricks for making the classic columned style your own. Use this newspaper tutorial as the jumping-off point to creating a range of print projects.

Feast your eyes on this restaurant menu design tutorial. For starters, you’ll learn how to tell a story through a visual narrative before serving up a one-page document and a trifold brochure. 

Transform your typography into picture frames with this tutorial that explains how you can use InDesign to fill the text with an image. Give your layouts a professional, design-forward look by mastering this eye-catching technique. 

Rip up the rulebook with this punk-themed flyer tutorial. Take inspiration from the rebellious and revolutionary subculture and learn how to introduce grunge paper backgrounds and scuff textures into your next InDesign project. 

Whether you’re a photographer, illustrator, or graphic designer, you know that having a perfect portfolio can set you apart from the competition. Look at this portfolio brochure template tutorial to showcase your signature style.  

We hope these tutorials help you leap from an InDesign beginner to an expert. And remember that InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator often go hand-in-hand, so familiarize yourself with these applications when you can. Get started with Adobe’s graphic design and photo editing software by looking at our guide to getting started with Photoshop. Then learn to create infinitely scaleable designs with our round-up of 15 Adobe Illustrator tutorials for beginners. 

To upskill in many other areas – from code and web design to business strategy and video – head over to Envato Tuts+ to make the most of the free how-to tutorials and online courses. For assets to practice with, or to make your briefs that much easier, go to Envato Elements and subscribe to make use of unlimited downloads of thousands of stock videos, music, photos, and more.