ASHI BRAND BOOK
by bilmaw on Creative Market | www.creativemarket.com/bilmaw
FONT INSTALL (DO THIS FIRST!)
INSTRUCTIONS
Before opening your template, you will need to download and install
the following fonts (be sure to install all of the weights):
Metropolis: https://www.fontsquirrel.com/fonts/metropolis (free download)
Rubik: https://www.fontsquirrel.com/fonts/rubik (free download)
SOFTWARE REQUIRED
Adobe InDesign CS4 or above:
IDML files included for versions CS4 - CS6, INDD files included for version CC.
If you’re having problems opening the file in your version, use the .idml version.
FILE FORMATS INCLUDED
A4 (210 x 297 mm) Template (.idml / .indd)
US Letter (8.5 x 11 ins) Template (.idml / .indd)
PDF preview of all templates.
This Help PDF.
EDITING THE TEMPLATES
Instructions for how the templates are organised and quick editing tips are included over the next few pages...
1
GETTING STARTED
PLEASE CONSULT THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE OPENING THE FILES,
PARTICULARLY IF YOU’RE STILL LEARNING INDESIGN.
PREVIOUS VERSIONS
All our templates are designed in the latest version of Adobe Creative Cloud,
but this doesn’t mean that you can’t open them in earlier software.
1. In the .zip file open the folder labelled CS4-5-6.
2. Right–click the file ending in .idml and select ‘Open
with Indesign CS4’ (or CS5/CS5.5/CS6)
3. The file will open in the desired software. Once open it will be
named ‘Untitled’, immediately save it with a new file name.
DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL FONTS
Whilst the fonts are free to download, including the fonts in the .zip
is against the re-distribution license of the font.
1. Go to:
https://www.fontsquirrel.com/fonts/metropolis
https://www.fontsquirrel.com/fonts/rubik
to download the required fonts.
2. Double click downloaded font file and install font.
3. Font list will automatically update in InDesign and will be ready to use.
More info on installing downloaded fonts available at this link:
https://www.fontsquirrel.com/help
2
LAYERS: COLOR CODED
Each separate element of the templates are placed on their own layers for convenience
when editing. They are color coded accordingly so you can lock and hide layers
making your editing easier. Below is a description of how things are organised:
• RED: Master
Elements are placed on the master page
so they stay above all the other elements
in the document. These may only exist
on the master page and not throughout
the document if you wish to edit.
• BLUE: Text
All text boxes are included on this layer. This is
where you’ll be doing most of your editing.
• GREEN: Graphics
Any elements that are not text boxes, but
may need edited or moved are on this layer.
• MAGENTA: Images
Place-holder image frames are on this layer,
keeping them separate for convenience.
• GREY: Background
This layer includes graphic elements, but they
won’t need to be moved unless necessary.
These can usually be ignored. Graphics are on
this layer to ensure they stay at the back.
More info on using Layers available at this link:
https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/using/layers.html
3
MASTER PAGES
Master Pages allow you repeat text/graphics without having to copy/paste,
and you only have to update them once to change throughout the template.
These templates use them for page numbers, background graphics and headers/footers.
If you’d like to edit them to add your information, please do the following:
1. Open the ‘Pages’ palette (Window > Pages)
2. In the top section of this palette, double-click
on the Master you’d like to update. This will
show a page/spread that you can edit.
3. Make your changes and this will happen
throughout the document.
4. Double-click any of the page thumbnails in the bottom
section of the ‘Pages’ palette to get back the main template.
More info on using Master Pages available at this link:
https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/using/master-pages.html
4
CHANGE COLORS USING THE SWATCH PALETTE
You can change the colors of the templates to be in
keeping with your brand with a few simple clicks.
1. Open Swatch Palette (Window > Color > Swatches)
2. Double–Click the swatch you wish to edit.
3. Adjust the colors accordingly, Click OK.
4. The color will change throughout the
document, saving you time.
More info on using Color Swatches available at this link:
https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/using/swatches.html
5
REPLACING THE PLACE-HOLDER IMAGERY
For license purposes this template is not allowed to include any
imagery. As a result we have used place-holder imagery.
To add your own images, simply follow these few steps:
1. Select any place-holder image frame.
2. Go to File > Place (CMD/CTRL + D).
This will open a dialog box where
you can locate your chosen image.
3. Click Open and your image will
be placed within the frame.
4. You can then use the Direct
Selection Tool (A / White Arrow)
to move, scale and crop the image
within the frame until you’re happy.
5. To change the image later,
just repeat these steps.
More info on using the Place command available at this link:
https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/using/placing-graphics.html
6
TEXT: PARAGRAPH STYLES
Paragraph Styles are a very powerful feature of InDesign, which allow
you to globally control text throughout the document. The control
palette can be found under Window > Styles > Paragraph Styles.
These are all set-up for you and named accordingly, so you can simply
click with text highlighted to apply. To edit any parameters simply:
1. Double-click any style in the palette.
2. This opens a large dialog box where you
can edit any of the text parameters.
3. Click OK when finished and all changes
will happen across the template.
More info on using Paragraph Styles available at this link:
https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/using/paragraph-character-styles.html
7
OBJECT STYLES
Object Styles control the style of shapes and objects, stroke/fill etc. The
control palette can be found under Window > Styles > Object Styles.
These are all set-up for you and named accordingly, so you can simply click
with an object highlighted to apply. To edit any parameters simply:
1. Double-click any style in the palette.
2. This opens a large dialog box where you
can edit any of the object parameters.
3. Click OK when finished and all changes
will happen across the template.
More info on using Object Styles available at this link:
https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/using/object-styles.html
