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. http://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