Comments on: DesignMerge for InDesign

By: Anders Haukland

Anders Haukland — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 01:27:33 +0000

Anyone who knows if the current version of DesignMerge is compatible with CS 5.5?

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By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:29:57 +0000

We’ve been using DesignMerge for several years and have found it to be one of the finest if not the finest variable data products available, and is much more affordable than other solutions. It’s powerful, has a simple interface, and best of all you can actually speak with a friendly human if you need support or have questions. As a company, they listen to their users and go the extra mile to make sure you are satisfied.

By: John Marcucci, President - ChocolateCovers

John Marcucci, President - ChocolateCovers — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:48:08 +0000

DesignMerge is a great software tool to have. It allows me to number on my digital press along with variable data and variable imaging. I own both versions InDesign and Quark.

By: Tori Gelinas at Quick William Inc.

Tori Gelinas at Quick William Inc. — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:01:32 +0000

Design Merge is really easy to use. To be able to customize any job and add a more personal touch really sets your business apart from the competition.

By: Barb Watson

Barb Watson — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:12:55 +0000

I did alot of research before choosing a VDP program. This program has more to offer every time I use it. The print is seamless, and the thought these developers put into the details attest to their knowledge of the print industry. It’s like the Photoshop of Variable Data, more features every time you use it, and more potential to accommodate so many facets of customer service.

By: Damini Rupnarain - The DATA Group of Companies

Damini Rupnarain - The DATA Group of Companies — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:26:34 +0000

I’ve been using Design merge for 10 years and it’s been great!
The support group is excellent with helping me understand the new features.

By: Gordon Orr

Gordon Orr — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:30:21 +0000

Working for an internal marketing department that produces approximately 300 newspaper adverts a week as well as sales literature which are all packed with content, we have found DesignMerge to be an incredibly powerful and indispensable tool. With a bit of setting up, it has saved us countless hours in routine data entry. With full granular control and great functionality, the sky’s pretty much the limit as to what you can achieve with this software. I would thoroughly recommend pairing it up with a system with a fast processor just to witness it running at jaw dropping speeds.

By: Stosh Sitkowski

Stosh Sitkowski — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:17:07 +0000

Our company looked into all VDP packages and found that DesignMerge was the Best fit for us.
We have been using designmerge for a while now. This product greatly fits our needs,
with the ability to stay within Indesign and Quark, PC or Mac really saves time and stops errors. The ability to create quick Data Previews, proofing via PDF, or Page Layout Proofs has saved countless hours and thousands of dollars. DesignMerge has all the abilities we need, Less expensive, great support. We process all different types of pieces from straight presort to complex variable text and images with multiple page layouts.
DesignMerge has handled all these files with ease including files in the hundreds of thousands.

By: Rob Henderson

Rob Henderson — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:12:47 +0000

I’ve been using DesignMerge for 4+ years now and have been very happy with the results. Processing variable record sets of 20 to 120,000 have been no problem. The DesignMerge UI allows me to create output as simple as a variable salutations in a letter to writing detailed multi-layered rules that result in true 1:1 marketing pieces. Our team works with very long firm names and the CopyFit functionality allows us to address these challenges without compromising the design or data. Also, the DesignMerge support through Meadows Publishing is a big plus. The help is individual and they are always ready to dig in to my various questions. After using a number of variable data programs/plug-ins on the market, DesignMerge continues to impress me.