
Learn the basics of Inkscape to create scalable vector graphics, from simple shapes to icons and logos, with gradients, strokes, and three projects.
Learn to create scalable vector graphics (svg) with Inkscape, and understand document properties, canvases, and export formats. Build illustrations, icons, and logos with the basic toolset.
Explore the main Inkscape toolbar tools, from selection and node editing to shapes, text, gradients, and freehand drawing. Learn to zoom, transform, measure, and group objects for SVG creation.
Learn the right menu options and shortcuts for Inkscape. Explore cloning, duplication, grouping, and their links, plus zoom fit options for selections, drawings, and pages, and copy, paste, and undo/redo.
Draw and manipulate rectangles and squares in Inkscape using the selection tool and handles to scale, rotate, and skew, with center-based drawing powered by shift and control modifiers.
Master selecting and manipulating multiple shapes in Inkscape, moving, scaling, rotating, and stacking them together, then create guides from selections using duplicate and Shift+G.
Use the 3d tool to draw three-dimensional boxes, then use the x handle and four handles to move, adjust angle, size, and depth, and change color in 3d space.
Master ellipses and circles in Inkscape by using the ellipse tool, arc and pie options, and key constraints to draw and manipulate shapes with precise radii, rotations, and scales.
Learn to draw and customize stars and polygons in Inkscape, adjust corners and rounding, use handles to reshape, and constrain with the control key and shift.
Learn to draw and manipulate spirals in Inkscape, adjusting inner and outer radii, divergence, stroke width, and handles to shape and fill spirals, with reset options.
Learn to create and edit text with the text tool, adjusting size, color, stroke, spacing, alignment, and applying bold, italics, superscript, subscript, and rotate or flip.
Explore how to craft diverse calligraphy styles and brush strokes in Inkscape using the calligraphy tool. Adjust pen width with pressure, thinning, tremor, caps, and fixation for varied textures.
Master the freehand tool in Inkscape to draw smooth paths and icons, then refine them with the node tool to edit strokes and handles for precise SVGs.
Learn how grouping objects in Inkscape lets you edit multiple items at once, apply a stroke to all, and move, rotate, or scale grouped items, allowing single-item edits when needed.
Explore layers in Inkscape to organize objects, hide or reveal them, lock layers, create or delete layers, and adjust visibility, opacity, and blend modes.
Master aligning and distributing SVG objects in Inkscape using the line and distribute box, including anchors, edges, centers, and equidistant options relative to selection, page, or drawing.
Arrange SVG objects in Inkscape with the rows and columns rectangular grid and polar coordinates, adjusting spacing and using selection and duplication to create varied layouts.
Learn to draw Bezier curves and manage paths in Inkscape by placing and editing nodes with handles, inserting and deleting nodes, smoothing and joining segments, and applying strokes and colors.
Convert objects to paths and edit their nodes in Inkscape, adding, deleting, and joining nodes, then use handles and bracket keys to shape curves and refine SVG paths.
Convert text to paths in Inkscape, split letters into individual parts, edit nodes, and apply colors to create banners, web headers, and splash images with multiple effects.
Explore filling shapes and applying strokes with gradients, patterns, and swatches, and adjust hue, saturation, and opacity to create svg graphics in Inkscape.
Master linear and radial gradients and manipulate them on fills and strokes. Use G to edit gradients, drag handles, and adjust color stops for multi-color designs.
Explore mesh gradients and patterns in Inkscape by adjusting multiple gradient stops, applying radial and linear gradients, and using diverse pattern swatches for stroke and fill.
Use the dropper tool to sample colors from one object and apply them to others, including fill and stroke, and learn to average colors across multiple objects with transparency controls.
Explore the Inkscape tweak tool to sculpt and paint objects, adjusting width and force, and use modes to move, shrink, rotate, or push parts for varied effects.
Create vibrant SVG illustrations for children's books in Inkscape by building shapes, combining colors and strokes, and turning simple forms into playful characters.
Select all shapes, move them together, and adjust stroke and color for kid-friendly illustrations. Convert to path, edit nodes, duplicate with control and d, and export as an image.
Learn to create a simple cartoon rabbit face in Inkscape using basic shapes, node editing, and gradients, then save as SVG for future edits.
Create scalable svg icons by using inkscape to craft vector shapes—circles, rectangles, paths—apply fills and strokes, and export clean icons that scale to any size without quality loss.
Have you heard about Inkscape lately? Are you a programmer who hates graphic design? But do you still want to create awesome 2D vector graphics for your web projects?
Or, maybe you are an artist who wants to create graphical illustrations and would like to learn an easy way to do so.
Or are you a graphic designer who wants to learn how to create SVG graphics and illustrations?
Then, Inkscape with SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) is way to go!
Forget mastering complicated graphic design software that take months to master. You can now create every kind of vector graphics with just a few clicks and drags of your mouse with Inkscape. No programming skills needed, at all!
Spend a few hours learning a bunch of Inkscape tools and features, and you'll be creating awesome SVG graphics and designs in no time at all!
Every programmer can become a pro designer now, and every artist can go digital with barely any technical knowledge now!
What will you learn in our course?
You will learn:
1. How to create multiple SVG graphical elements with Inkscape - shapes (rectangles, circles, ellipses, star, spirals), lines, polygons, bezier curves, etc.
2. How to create paths, lines and curves that can be used to design complicated structures, shapes, characters and scenes.
3. How to style every single SVG element you create professionally.
4. How to create different types of text and effects using Inkscape
5. How to create scalable vector icons and logos with SVG.
6. How to create 2D cartoon characters that can be used in web animations and games.
7. How to create real world SVG projects and illustrations in minutes using Inkscape
8. How to create children's illustrations and designs in 15 minutes or less and become an illustrator
9. Learn the skills to become a freelance Children's book illustrator and/or a cartoon illustrator
and so much more!
What are some real world applications of what you learn in this course?
By applying the concepts you learn in this course, you can code and design:
1. Graphics for your websites
2. 2D characters and scenes for web animations and web games
3. 2D graphs and pictorial reports that can be used in presentations
4. Bar charts, pie charts, etc.
5. Scalable vector icons and logos that can be displayed in websites, mobile browsers, ipads etc.
6. Flow charts, architectural designs etc.
7. Children's illustrations and graphics
Sky is the limit! You can apply what you learn here anywhere in the web space, in any sphere.
Your imagination is your only obstacle to how you apply what you learn here in your real world projects.
How is this course designed?
Our course has 6 modules, where each module will thoroughly explain the intricacies of one of the concepts in SVG with a wealth of over-the-shoulder examples.
Here are the modules:
Module 1 - Inkscape basics & tools explanation - This is the foundations module. You'll learn how to create SVG files, how to embed the codes/images in your HTML websites, how the SVG coordinate system works and every other thing you need to get started with creating SVG.
Module 2 - Creating various SVG shapes with Inkscape - Rectangles, ellipses, stars, polygon - You'll learn how to create rectangles, circles, ellipses, stars, 3D boxes, spirals and polygons with a wealth of examples in every single lessons. You'll be creating the shapes along with me in every single module so you understand the concepts better. You'll also learn how to manipulate the shapes in multiple ways to get the best possible result.
Module 3 - Creating styled text, free-hand drawing and brush strokes with Inkscape - In this module, you'll learn how to literally draw text on your SVG images, design them, manipulate them, create brush strokes, calligraphy, free hand drawings (with a cartoon drawing) and so much more.
Module 4 - Grouping, Layers, paths, Bezier curves, lines, node, Rows & Columns etc. - This module handles some very important concepts in SVG - Paths, groups, nodes, Bezier curves. You'll learn how to group multiple objects in Inkscape so they can be manipulated together. Also, you'll learn how to create very complicated graphics with the Bezier curves and node tool.
Module 5 - Styling, gradients, patterns and so much more - In this module, you'll learn how to style the objects you create in multiple ways - using colors, gradients, patterns and so much more. You'll also learn how to use the dropper and Tweak tools
Module 6 - Real world SVG projects - This is a very important module when you take the design aspect of the course into account. In this module, we'll go over the various design attributes and properties offered by SVG. You'll use these properties to create multiple designs for your shapes and elements, designs that'll give your graphics the professional touch they need.
We also cover a lot of examples and projects, like:
1. Children's book illustrations - We'll be creating
2. Cartoon animal face project - This project comes in the 3rd module as well. You'll be using circles, ellipses, paths, arcs etc to create a cute 2D animal face.
3. SVG Icons - We'll be creating a bunch of icons (laptop icon, clock icon, phone icon etc) in this project.
Why should you choose our course?
1. We like to be thorough in our teaching. You'll find everything you need to start creating awesome 2D vector graphics with SVG code/syntaxes in this course. You won't have to look anywhere else.
2. We strongly advocate learning by doing, rather than just listening or reading. Our lectures are filled with a wealth of examples that explain every concept clearly.
3. If you follow along with our examples in our over-the-shoulder training, and code the graphics along with us, you'll be confident in embarking into the world of SVG and web graphic design/development by the time you finish our course. You'll be able to confidently add this as a skill in your resume.
4. We prefer creating fun projects to explain the concepts and to keep things interesting as well. You'll learn how to apply the concepts you learn in the course in these multiple projects and examples.
So, what are you waiting for? Enroll now and start creating awesome SVG (Scalar Vector Graphics) with Inkscape in no time at all!