Inkscape: From Beginner to Pro In Inkscape & Graphic Design

Master Inkscape, the free Illustrator alternative for graphic design, with project-based learning from a 10-year expert.

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What you'll learn

• How to Master Inkscape.
• How to use all the tools in the Inkscape toolbox.
• The Inkscape layout and its most important features
• Important graphic design and vector design concepts like color and font pairing.
• The popular Shape Builder tool for combining simple shapes to create complex graphics.
• The Inkscape shape tools like the Rectangle, Ellipse, and Polygon tools.
• How to master the Pen and Nodes tools to create vector illustrations.
• How to create a vector logo design in Inkscape.
• How to create professional vector designs for the web and social media.
• How to save, export, and autosave your Inkscape compositions.

Description

Learn Inkscape, the FREE vector-based graphic design application! 

In this course, you'll learn everything you need to know to go from a BEGINNER to a PRO in Inkscape and vector design. With my step-by-step instructional videos, you'll finally gain mastery of the various features and tools found in this amazing free Adobe Illustrator alternative while learning applicable skills to help you get paid for your designs.

I'm Michael Davies, a 10+ year professional designer and instructor for free and open source creative software. I'm also a certified Google UX Designer and YouTuber with over 150,000 subscribers on my channel, Davies Media Design. Over my career, I've taught millions of students and viewers just like you how to use free software to obtain valuable skills and create stunning works.

This course will teach you important fundamental concepts while also taking a deeper dive into more advanced features to help you succeed in Inkscape. You'll learn how to create logos, work with text, design vector icons, draw shapes, customize settings, and more!

I've included class projects throughout the course to help you directly apply what you learn, while also including quizzes in each section to help you test your knowledge.

Together we will learn:

Drawing with simple shapes using Inkscape's shape tools

Mastering the pen and node tools to create lines, curves, and custom illustrations

Working with text in Inkscape to make custom designs like logos and social media posts

Installing custom fonts to take your designs to the next level

Using color features like palettes and gradients to make designs pop

Using the mesh tool to create more photorealistic vector designs

Importing raster-based images to integrate into your designs or use as a reference

Applying Live Path Effects to objects for non-destructive effects

Designing digital icons to display properly on the web

Customizing your Inkscape document

Customizing the Inkscape User Interface

Using the Shape Builder tool and Boolean Operations to combine multiple shapes

And more!

Even if you're a total beginner when it comes to Inkscape or graphic design, I'll help you finally understand Inkscape and its many tools and features so you can create real-world-ready projects. By the end of this course, you will have the skills and confidence to tackle any design project using Inkscape. If you've always been confused or lost using Inkscape, it's time to finally go from a beginner to a pro with Inkscape and vector design!

Who this course is for:

• Beginner Inkscape designers looking to become better graphic designers.
• All skill levels looking to improve their knowledge of Inkscape's features and tools.
• Anyone wanting to learn Inkscape to create their own vector designs or illustrations.