1. Home
  2. Desktop Publishing Software
  3. Adobe InDesign Reviews
  4. User Review of Adobe InDesign
Adobe InDesign Really is the Gold Standard of Publishing
Updated June 24, 2022

Adobe InDesign Really is the Gold Standard of Publishing

Trish Lofton | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

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!
I never had any issues with the software so I can't speak to the overall software support.

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

InDesign is perfect for print and digital publications! You can set up master pages with just a few clicks of the mouse. The new font search is extremely helpful if you have long list of typefaces. It is no longer necessary to scroll through the list. The updated version features several new HTML enhancements.