graphic design software

[Niks2026]

Good morning

I'm possibly looking at starting a company where I graphically design wedding stationary, personalised baby prints, business logos but am looking for some information on the best software. Anyone use any specific programs or software they could recommend?

This might be dumb but... What have you been using? Or are u going in with no experience?

I use (not for ages) illustrator.

Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign! I am a graphic designer who does all of the design work you mention and more, and couldn't imagine using anything else.

I forgot to add, it's much easier to get hold of the software now. You pay a monthly fee to Adobe and download it from their website, this includes tutorials and regular software updates. I think, if you just sign up, you can have a look through some of the tutorials, to get a feel for the software before you commit.

Thank you for the responses. Older up until now I've designed all my products using craft software. So anything I design is printed and constructed in a more crafty way than digital.

Neetneet I was looking at adobe illustrator so thank you for your recommendation. I think a monthly subscription is probably the best way to go. I've just got a new laptop too :) the tutorials will be very helpful along the way also.
Do you use all 3 programs?
I'm looking into some graphic design courses. I love designing but think the knowledge and information available through a course would be invaluable and worth the investment.

I do use all 3. Illustrator for files that need vector, i.e logo design, photoshop for web stuff and editing, and InDesign for layout design like reports, flyers etc. Each one has its own purpose and serve those purposes accordingly.

I have a degree in design but fell into working in another industry for almost 10 years, so I had to retrain when I decided to go back to it. If you can afford it, Shillington College (campuses around the UK), are very good. That's where I retrained. It's an intense 3 month full time course, or 9 month part time. I'm sure there are other local courses available around you too.

Good luck!