Hi Steve,
If the form designer is closely coupled with the server product then both are what we want to evaluate. Our management is basically impressed with its easy-to-use (drag&drop) capabilities. We (Tech) are considering building an internal application platform (Portal) that enables our business users (Biz) to build there own apps (MIS-grade applications) easily (as easy as drag&drop).
Our management is trying to evaluate whether AEM, together with AEM Forms, is capable of being the backbone of such a portal.
Your advice is greatly appreciated!
Michael