How do I get started with design /gd/? I'm mostly a programmer

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>>309668

It's very very PowerPoint-slide-tier boring and could have some adjustments here and there but it doesn't offend me. Too simple often isn't a very valid criticism, too boring is.

Here are some more or less essential books to get you started:
https://mega.nz/#F!YkNhRLIL!cx4C_hWsuVOW-8K7O8MLtg

And learn Adobe Illustrator first. Getting your vectors down and appreciating shape a flat shape as it is is importent.

NexusFont will make your life easier once you start hoarding fonts:
http://www.xiles.net

Learn to distinguish quality typefaces from crap. Free typefaces are mostly crap.

Some free shit:
http://makerbook.net

>>309668
m8, even the default Bootstrap theme has a better coordination.

>>309676
thanks mate

Gives off a very "will work for food" vibe.

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>>309668

No offense, but design takes years to get good at and requires study.

People often look at design and go "Yeah, I could do that. Just throw some things together." Then get upset that their 'design' isn't working.

This is a pretty bare bones start - but its something.

http://www.j6design.com.au/6-principles-of-design/

Look up books or online articles about 'communication/visual design principles'.