Assembly Manual Formatting Project 11/10/12

BASIC OVERVIEW: ----------------------------------- You will use Adobe InDesign to follow the exact format of an existing template to format a simple document with vector graphics and text. The purpose of the document is to illustrate the steps required to assemble a product. MATERIALS AND RESOURCES PROVIDED: ------------------------------------------------------- - Outline in word format detailing each required section of the assembly manual [DOCX format] - Unformatted draft of parts list and assembly steps with all necessary vector graphics included [PDF format] - Sample template (of a previous product) for use in guiding layout and graphics style [INDD format] - Email (or possibly voice by Skype) guidance in answering any questions about the work. DELIVERABLES: ------------------------------------------- - Completed INDD file with all required sections as described in the outline. All graphics must be included as links to external illustrator files. [INDD] - A separate illustrator vector file for each part and assembly step named using the part number/letter or assembly step [AI] ESTIMATED TIME FOR COMPLETION: -------------------------------------------------- - Total length of document will be approximately 16 pages. - Project will take about 4 Hours. *** include the word "ZEBRA" anywhere in your response (does not have to be used in a sentence) or you will be ignored !! *** REQUIRED SKILLS: -------------------------------------------------- - Must be able to visualize the sequence and logic of steps required in assembling a product from axonometric drawings. - This project requires good working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. Must understand how InDesign relates to illustrator files (through "placing" and "linking" external files). - Excellent English Skills - Great graphic layout skills - Great sense of aesthetics