For over 20 years, the team of desktop publishing experts
at LocaDifferent has been helping brands and organizations create documents that
are visually stunning and professional in nature. We work closely with our
clients to make sure their documents are not only aesthetically pleasing, but
also aligned with their brand values and mission, as design and layout can have
a huge impact on the effectiveness and overall message of a document.
Our desktop publishing
services cover it all, from designing brochures, flyers, and
newsletters to formatting large technical documents and manuals. We create
high-quality documents that are sure to impress, using the latest software and
design techniques.
For multilingual
communications in the Middle East and Africa, it’s essential to consider
foreign-language typesetting or desktop publishing. This process requires a
thorough understanding of the specific linguistic and cultural rules,
conventions, and requirements that affect the layout, design, and graphics of a
document.
Once translation is
complete, the volume of content can go up by as much as 40%, posing challenges when
matching the original layout. This highlights the importance of engaging
professionals with a deep understanding of the language and its challenges to
ensure the quality of the final content.
Here are a few common
pitfalls to consider when typesetting in foreign languages: ·
Hyphenation and Line Breaks: Languages have different hyphenation
rules, which can affect layout. For example, Arabic has no hyphenation, while
English allows it in several cases. Also, German only allows hyphens in certain
places, and Thai has no spaces between words, but it does have rules about
where the next line begins. ·
Text Direction: Unlike English, which is read left-to-right, Arabic, Hebrew
and Farsi are written and read right-to-left. This may require the entire
document layout to be reversed. Also, untranslated Latin script text[PC1] embedded in the document may prove
challenging. ·
Numbers: Different countries have different conventions for the
representation of numbers. For example, some countries use commas where others
would use decimals, and vice-versa. ·
Alignment: Text alignment standards vary depending on the language.
For example, Chinese, for example, has strict requirements for text alignment
and justification on both sides of the page. Arabic, by contrast, has almost no
left-alignment.
Our team of professionals is
equipped with the latest software and tools to make sure your design is not only visually appealing
but also meets all technical requirements for printing. Recognizing the
importance of consistency across languages and locales, LocaDifferent’s DTP
experts work diligently to make sure the final product is flawless and accurately
represents your brand. You can trust us to deliver clean, print-ready designs
that make a lasting impression on your audience, whether it’s a brochure,
flyer, or other printed material.
Here are just a few of the
reasons why DTP should follow translation:
·
Provides a comprehensive and competent translation and
localization service.
·
Improves workflow and saves valuable time by repositioning content
as needed.
·
Reduces processing time by providing print-ready files.
· Ensures that your specific target audience receives an optimal and personalized experience.
We're here to help you
create documents that not only look great, but also get your message across
effectively.
We offer DTP services for
over 60 languages, including Middle Eastern, African, European, and Asian languages.
Some of the DTP tools we
use:
·
Adobe InDesign
·
QuarkXPress
·
Microsoft Publisher
·
CorelDRAW
·
Adobe Illustrator
·
Adobe Photoshop
·
Adobe FrameMaker
·
Adobe PageMaker
·
Interleaf/Quicksilver
·
Corel Ventura
·
MicroStation
·
Scribus
·
Affinity Publisher
·
LaTeX
·
Lucidpress
·
Canva
·
PagePlus
·
Apple Pages
·
Print Artist
·
Serif PagePlus
·
Xara Page & Layout Designer
With our comprehensive
toolkit, we handle every DTP
project perfectly and deliver exceptional results in over 60 languages.
Get in touch with our DTP
experts now and unlock the power of professional design. Send us an email to start
your next masterpiece. info@locadifferent.com
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