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Ferris State University's Cost and Time Saving with CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
Technology Category
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Middleware, SDKs & Libraries
Applicable Industries
- Education
- Equipment & Machinery
Applicable Functions
- Product Research & Development
Use Cases
- Smart Campus
- Time Sensitive Networking
Services
- System Integration
- Training
The Challenge
Ferris State University (FSU) is a leading technical and professional university that offers a wide range of programs to over 11,000 students. The Center for Student Services at FSU is responsible for producing a variety of educational materials, including course catalogs, class schedule books, recruitment posters, campus maps, directional signs, and calendars. These materials are used by students, faculty, visitors, and administration, and they rely on high-quality, accurate graphics to display important information. The challenge was to save time and reduce the costs of outsourcing these projects. Craig E. Westman, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Enrollment Services and Director of Admissions and Records at FSU, was looking for ways to make the creation of class schedule books more cost-effective and visually appealing to attract potential advertisers. He needed a software application that was easy to use, offered creative flexibility, and produced professional-quality results.
About The Customer
Ferris State University (FSU) is a top technical and professional university that has been in operation for over a century. Founded in 1884, FSU offers more than 150 educational programs to more than 11,000 students on and off campus. The university is located in Big Rapids, Michigan, and offers courses through the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Services, Technology, and others. As the largest employer in Mecosta County, the university has 510 faculty members and 1,295 staff members. Additionally, approximately 3,200 students are employed on campus during the academic year. The Center for Student Services at FSU offers a range of programs and resources that promote the academic, community, and recreational aspects of its students.
The Solution
The solution was the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite. This software was found to be more intuitive and feature-rich compared to other products like Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. The easy training on CorelDRAW Graphics Suite allowed Dr. Westman to involve three staff members in his design projects, thereby utilizing FSU’s resources to output more jobs faster and at a much lower cost. The software also provided output options that allowed the Center to send projects to service bureaus or print them on site. CorelDRAW’s excellent export capabilities enabled the team to create, update, print, and distribute publications efficiently and cost-effectively. The software package included CorelDRAW for illustration and page layout, Corel PHOTO-PAINT for bitmap editing, and Corel R.A.V.E. for vector animation. The ability to create multiple layers with the Object Manager in CorelDRAW allowed the Center to reuse content for multiple pieces, resulting in more cost savings.
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