Throughout constructing a magazine front cover in Photoshop and content pages in Quark, the author learned new skills and techniques to create a more realistic and appealing product. They discovered how to edit text for unique styles, use shapes effectively for different elements, and crop and insert images neatly. When constructing the pages, the author applied tools wisely to follow conventions and used effects to make text stand out, producing an end result that was well-structured and would entice audiences.