Overall Satisfaction with Adobe InDesign
Adobe InDesign is used for most of the marketing pieces developed for our university. InDesign is the standard software for any type of printing project. It helps that everyone uses the same design program. Files are easily shared which helps during material updates. The new updates provide several extremely useful tools to save time on projects.
- InDesign is great for creating projects like eBooks, digital magazines, and other online documents. You can add in features like audio, video, slideshows, and animations.
- If you are working with a team, the software provides several collaboration tools to streamline content creation.
- If a project calls for image descriptions, the alternative texts are an easy way to meet the needs of visually impaired readers.
- If you are a new user, it can take a considerable amount of time to understand the layout concepts and terminology. This is especially true if you are just beginning to learn how to design any type of document.
- For functionality, it would be great to have a few wizards to help beginners set up a document properly. This could be based on they type of project (print media, online, eBooks, etc.).
- The integration with other Adobe products allows users to maximize productivity. The workflow between apps can be seamless.
- At first glance, the cost can scare away new users, especially small businesses. Even though InDesign will save money in the long term, it is hard to justify the price tag.
Until the development of InDesign, I was a faithful user of QuarkXPress. I knew Quark like the back of my hand. Once I decided to make the change, I realized how robust InDesign was compared to "old faithful." It took a little time to learn the nuances. Now, I can't imagine using anything else. I love how well all the Adobe products work together. It really does increase productivity!
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?
Yes
Did implementation of Adobe InDesign go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy Adobe InDesign again?
Yes