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 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 environment. >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