Reply To: How much should I charge for complex layouts?

Joel–unfortunately my boss is on vacation for a week (actually five days), so I may not have a ball park figure.

What kind of computer are you using for InDesign? PC or Mac? How much ram?

At work I only have a mid-2010 iMac with 12 gigs of ram, but it easily handles 400+ pages with hundred of pieces of art.

My home machine (2017 27-inch iMac (48 gigs of ram) is a monster and is amazing.

I know what you mean about the “assisted freelancing.” I did that for a few years and said screw it. I would work 10 hours on a Saturday and see a lousy hundred bucks after taxes. Wasn’t worth my time and effort.

Speaking of Adobes recommended requirements–we have a gal at work who unfortunately on a 2007 iMac with only 2 gigs of ram (max is 3 gigs). Gets stuff done, though it takes 10 minutes to launch ID. Trying to convince the owner to buy her a new iMac.