From September 2013 to March 2014, the author learned how to use various design and publishing technologies including Photoshop, InDesign, SurveyMonkey, Issuu, Slideshare, Prezi, and Blogger. They gained skills in editing photographs, designing pages, conducting surveys, and publishing documents. By learning these technologies, the author was able to produce a high quality music magazine utilizing skills such as photo editing, page layout, and multi-channel publishing.