This is a place to discuss topics about visual or graphic design. Requests for photoshopping or free work go on /wsr/ - Worksafe Requests or /r/ - Adult Requests as appropriate.
#/gd/ @
irc.rizon.net#4chan-gd @
irc.freenode.nethttp://graphicdesign.wikia.com/>What literature should I read to get into graphic design?The sidebar on the /gd/ wiki has plenty of book reccomendations.
>What programs do I need to get started?-Vector
Adobe Illustrator
Corel Draw
Inkskape
-Bitmap
Adobe Photoshop
Gimp
-3d
Blender
Cinema4d
>Which program is the best for X?It's usually subjective if you pick a program in each of the right categories above. Use vector programs if your making a logo/icon/illustraton, use bitmap programs if you're messing with a photo or stock image. Gimp, Inkskape, and Blender are free alternatives and have the same function as the paid programs but the paid programs tend to be used more in a professional enviroment.
>What font is used in this image?Try these sites before posting a tread asking for fonts:
http://whatthefont.com/http://www.identifont.com/identify.html 