Scott Citron

Scott Citron

About

Scott Citron is a New York City-based designer and consultant. He specializes in fine books, magazines, advertising, and corporate identity systems. You can learn more about his work at scottcitrondesign.com.

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Designing Book Covers in InDesign

Learn how the key to designing a book jacket lies in the execution of the InDesign layout.

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Give Gradients a Chance

Think gradients are only gaudy, good-for-nothing gimmicks? Take another look.

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Top 10 Terrible Type Transgressions

To err is human, but to commit these typographic sins is anything but divine.

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Variable Fonts in InDesign

A concise Q&A guide to navigating InDesign 2020’s newest tool for type.

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Making Yearbooks With Jostens Monarch

Scott Citron profiles a company bringing innovation and efficiency to high school yearbook production.

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InReview: PageProof

Working with clients and colleagues just got easier

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Mixing Type and Graphics

Mixing type and graphics to choose the right font for the job every time

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InType: Making Text Fit

When you have too much text to fit a given space and editing is not an option, use these techniques to make it all fit, without compromising the integrity of the design.

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Book Design Basics in InDesign

For book designers, let this article be your guide to getting the most from InDesign.

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The Importance of Visual Hierarchy

Scott Citron helps you improve your design with smart use of visual hierarchy.

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June 29–July 3, 2026

Nashville, TN (and online)