Article Feedback — Publish magazine
I was a contributing editor and columnist for Publish magazine in the late 90's. My columns — "Point of View" and "Net Prophet" — dealt with web design for print designers. I was also one of the "Hot Tips Experts" for "100 Hot Tips" that was their annual August (hot — get it) cover feature. I've put up some of my Publish articles in the Archives.
Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999
From: Margaret E
Subject: Feedback to your article in PUBLISH
I'm a graphic artist and publications designer by default, a.k.a. a journalism major whose boss one day (many years ago) asked her to learn this new thing called desktop publishing so that the office could better manage layout expenses and now that's what I do for a living.
I loved, loved, loved your article. It was what I needed to see in print - somewheare, anywhere - about what I thought was a strange idea based on the reactions I'd get from other print designers who'd ask: Web site? About what?
I didn't have an answer, but now I do. My web site has been a work in progress (I'd even refused to connect the buttons to linked pages until I was sure of what to do with the site), but your article really fast-forwarded my thinking about content and changed my mind about the site being a repository where I purged loose ideas. As you rightly stated, I can still do that - but the core of the reason for creating the site is purely demonstration of skill. So now I'm busy trying to collect the elements I'll need to demonstrate and narrate a paper manufacturing process.
Keep up the good work and I'll remember to tell you what ever becomes of my site.
Margaret
From: Margarita B.
Date: Thu, 9 Sep 1999
Subject: Net Prophet
Dear Anne-Marie,
Your "Net Prophet" article in this month's Publish was exactly what I needed as inspiration to get started on my web site. I've dowloaded the trial versions of the two programs you suggested.
Thanks for your help,
Margarita B.
From: ANNMARIE-S
Date: Mon, 24 May 1999
Subject: Publish/Point of View
I wanted to let you know how very interested I was in your "Point of View" column that appeared in the April issue of Publish magazine. It was wonderfully insightful and really outlined some of the challanges we face as designers presented with a technology that requires a whole new way of thinking.
As a designer for a company that publishes a number of periodicals but does nothing on the Web, I haven't had any real experience in Web design. I am very interested in learning about it on my own, as I feel that experience in this field can be nothing but helpful. As the field continues to grow, I don't want to be left behind.
I was hoping that you might be able to recommend some resources since you seem to have had experience working with people in my position. Any advice you could give would be greatly appreciated!
I thank you for your time and congratulate you on your fine article.
AnnMarie
From: "Steven M."
Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999
Subject: Awesome info in your July '99 article . . .
I found some really awesome info in your July '99 Point of View article in Publish magazine. First time I've read the mag and your article. I really dug the "links", that's what I'm into. Maybe we could stay in touch and share info?
Steven M.
Senior Graphics Coordinator
Date: Thu, 11 Mar 1999
Subject: Publish feedback
From: "bonnie m"
Anne-Marie,
I'm not one to give a lot of feedback regarding information I read in the many magazines I subscribe to. However, your Point of View article in the April 1999 issue really rubbed me the wrong way.
Your all-inclusive take on how paper designers design web pages was very arrogant and misleading! Any professional designer who takes pride in their work, would not perform the way you so smuggly say, which tells me that maybe the people you deal with aren't true design professionals. Although I have not yet designed a web page, you can bet that when I do, it will not only be a very cool sight, it will also be extremely interactive, organized, and useful.
Bonnie M
From: Kali
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1998
Subject: Your POV in Publish '98 Magazine
Thank you for your well-written article promoting communication. That IS what we do, isn't it? Good design communicates. It doesn't scream "MADE IN LATEST HIGH-PRICED TECHNO-TOY" or "best viewed in --X--" ...I get bogged down in websites that can't make up their mind whether they are a "next edge" video game set or a disjointed ransome note. I will be sharing your article with others who need reminded of the point you made.
And I wanted to thank you for making it so eloquently!
kali
Anita was a Publish editor at the time, and is now an independent editor and writer for all things Mac design-related. She currently writes a column for creativepro.com
Date: 7 Apr 1998
From: Anita Dennis
Subject: tips
Anne-Marie, I'm reading through the first draft of everyone's tips, and I just have to say, yours are fabulous. You really understand what I'm looking for. Most people give me a hodge-podge: some tips that are good some that miss the boat. Yours are consistently very well done. Plus, you give me artwork, which is much appreciated.
I just thought I'd share while I was thinking of it. I'll be in touch with questions in a week or so.
Hope all's well in the windy city.
Ciao, Anita
Date: Fri, 10 Jul 1998
From: William J.
Subject: Your layout tips in Publish
I just wanted to say thank you for the tips in the August Publish magazine. They were wonderful. I have been using Quark for 5 years now. With Quark 4, there's been a learning curve. I knew how to do some of this stuff in 3.3x, but Quark moved it or "redefined" the feature.
Again... Thanks ;)
W.
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