Resources.md
# Day-23 — Resources: Brochures, Letterheads & Print-Ready PDF
Real, lawful resources only.
## Official software help
- CorelDRAW Learn — https://www.coreldraw.com/en/learn/ — multi-page
documents, Publish to PDF, PDF presets.
- CorelDRAW YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@coreldraw — search "brochure"
/ "preflight" / "PDF/X".
- Inkscape Learn — https://inkscape.org/learn/ — free alternative (note: no
built-in PDF/X preset; confirm exports with your print shop).
## Print production knowledge
- ISO 216 paper sizes — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_216 — A4/A3
dimensions and ratios.
- PDF/X standard overview — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PDF/X — what the
print-shop preset guarantees (CMYK, embedded fonts, bleed).
- *Pocket Pal: A Graphic Arts Production Handbook* (International Paper) —
the classic print reference; bookstores and libraries.
## Lawful image sources
- Unsplash — https://unsplash.com/ · Pexels — https://pexels.com/ · Pixabay —
https://pixabay.com/ — free-license photos; always check the license page.
## Typography
- Google Fonts — https://fonts.google.com/ — free licensed fonts.
## Practice
- Unfold brochures you receive (as study only — never copy them) and sketch
their panel maps to train fold-order thinking.
> Pricing: CorelDRAW is paid — check the official site for current pricing.
> Always confirm your print shop's preferred PDF/X flavor before a real job.