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Overall Satisfaction with Adobe InDesign
I would say it is being used throughout the organization but is dependent on job responsibility. If your title/role requires design then the software is enabled on the machine. It isn't an automatic install. The problem InDesign addresses are the design and layout elements for so many roles at Cook. Our marketing and communication departments use InDesign extensively.
Pros
- InDesign is my go-to for layout and design. InDesign is second to none when it comes to solid layout features.
- I always enjoy the integration with other Creative Suite tools like Photoshop and Illustrator. It's so easy to work across each of those tools.
- InDesign makes creativity with a layout so easy. It just makes sense to me. I feel sorry for people who use Word as a design tool. I get frustrated so easily with it as it isn't intended to solve the design element.
- Quick keys are my absolute favorite!
Cons
- The features and benefits of InDesign are endless but there are SO MANY options. It can be daunting to figure out what each of the buttons does.
- The help feature was much better in the past. I remember being able to get help online much easier than I do today.
- As an end-user, I would love to have a list of quick keys (other versions had this in place that was easy to find).
- I'm not involved in the business end enough to be able to effectively answer this question.
- If I had to guess, the ROI for InDesign is high as it offers so much flexibility and compatibility for our employees.
InDesign stacks up nicely with its other Adobe Creative Suite counterparts. Like InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator are the industry standard. They all have so many features that it can be daunting to learn especially if you don't use it every day. What I like best about Adobe products is that files can be exported and integrated easily with other Adobe products. Super helpful!
Do you think Adobe InDesign delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with Adobe InDesign's feature set?
Yes
Did Adobe InDesign live up to sales and marketing promises?
I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process
Did implementation of Adobe InDesign go as expected?
I wasn't involved with the implementation phase
Would you buy Adobe InDesign again?
Yes
Using Adobe InDesign
Pros | Cons |
---|---|
Like to use Well integrated Consistent Feel confident using | Unnecessarily complex Slow to learn Lots to learn |
- Creating text fields.
- Importing files.
- Book design and layout.
- Layers - seems helpful but I don't use them in InDesign much.
- Object styles.
- I rarely use character styles.
Yes, but I don't use it
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