Pariah S. Burke

Pariah Burke is a leading expert in digital design and publishing, with a career spanning over two decades. He has authored or co-authored 10 books on Adobe InDesign and related topics, along with producing 26 video courses that have educated professionals worldwide. As a veteran trainer and Adobe Community Professional, Pariah has taught thousands of graphic designers, layout artists, and production staff globally, imparting his deep knowledge of Adobe InDesign, InCopy, Photoshop, Illustrator, and electronic publishing. His expertise also encompasses cutting-edge fields like artificial intelligence and accessibility in electronic documents, making him a sought-after consultant and speaker. Throughout his career, Pariah has served as an advisor to industry giants such as Adobe, Quark, and Extensis. His extensive client list includes organizations like NASA, Lockheed Martin, Nike, Johns Hopkins University, and several U.S. government agencies, including the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, NSA, CIA, and the FDA. At the university level, Pariah teaches graduate courses on InDesign, audiobooks, book production, and ebook production to Masters-level students, preparing the next generation of publishing professionals for the dynamic demands of their industry. His contributions to the Adobe Certified Expert exam and to the actual features of InDesign underline his status as a recognized authority in InDesign, InCopy, and Illustrator. Beyond his technical and educational pursuits, Pariah connects with a global audience of Rock N’ Roll fans as the host and producer of the syndicated weekly radio broadcast, The Hard, Heavy & Hair Show, where he interviews Rock legends from across generations. Pariah Burke is a prolific and respected voice in the digital design community, dedicated to empowering creative professionals around the world. Outside of his professional pursuits, Pariah enjoys exploring the trails, lakes, waterfalls, and other natural beauty of Portland, Oregon, at- tending concerts, sci-fi conventions, and renaissance fairs, and immersing himself in a good novel or audiobook.