I have learned several important skills in progressing from my preliminary magazine task to the final product: 1) How to properly use design software like Quark and Photoshop to make the magazine look more professional. 2) The importance of color schemes, layout, and using fewer elements to make the text easier to read. 3) How to incorporate codes and conventions from real magazines, like varying fonts for headings and subheadings. 4) With more time and practice, I improved at skills like cutting out images neatly and making elements like bar codes look professional.