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

>Can somebody photoshop X? Can somebody make me a logo?


All requests for photoshopping belong on /wsr/ - Worksafe Requests or /r/ - Adult Requests. /gd/ doesn't take requests or do free or even paid work sometimes. However, if you're new at something, asking "HOW can I X?" rather than "CAN YOU make X?" will give you better results.



>Can I post some of my work for critique?



There is usally a critique/What-Are-You-Working-On thread, and that is where work for critique go.


>Can somebody find [font]?



http://www.mediafire.com/download/027xjs3ujvyqxmd/Fonts.zip



also check out your local torrent site or the font-share thread.



Remember to share and not just take. Also remember that using liscensed fonts in commercial works is a bad idea.



>Where can I find inspiration?


http://www.behance.net/



http://dribbble.com/



http://graphicdesign.wikia.com/wiki/Inspiration