Yes, laptops designed specifically for graphic design and other demanding creative work tend to be more expensive than basic laptops. That's because they require powerful hardware such as high-end processors, dedicated graphics cards, ample RAM, and fast storage to run software such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign smoothly. Also, for colour work, you'll need a high-res display that offers good colour accuracy and wide colour gamuts. However, there are also more affordable options around the $1,000 price range that can handle graphic work reasonably well for those on tighter budgets, although they may not offer the same level of performance or features as the higher-end models.