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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.

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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.   

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What's inside

Syllabus

Introduction
Inkscape basics & tools explanation
An overview of Inkscape and document properties
A brief explanation of the left menu options
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A brief explanation & demonstration of the right menu options ( + cloning)
Creating various SVG shapes with Inkscape - Rectangles, ellipses, stars, polygon
Drawing and manipulating Rectangles and squares in Inkscape
Drawing and manipulating Rectangles and squares in Inkscape part 2
3D boxes - Drawing and manipulating them
Ellipses & circpes - Drawing and manipulating them
Stars & Polygons - Drawing and manipulating them
Spirals - Drawing and manipulating them
Creating styled text, free-hand drawing and brush strokes with Inkscape
Creating text & text effects & manipulating them
Creating different types of calligraphies and brush strokes
The wonders of the free hand tool and multiple ways to make use of it
Grouping, Layers, paths, Bezier curves, lines, node, Rows & Columns etc.
Grouping objects to manipulate them together
Using layers in Inkscape
Aligning and distributing your SVG objects in Inkscape
Arranging your SVG objects in Rectangular grids & polar coordinates
Drawing different Bezier curves and paths and manipulating them with nodes
Converting objects into paths and using nodes to manipulate them
Converting text into paths and creating multiple effects
Styling, gradients, patterns and so much more
Filling your shapes with colors and strokes & multiple options
Creating linear and radial gradients and manipulating them on your objects
Creating mesh gradients and different types of patterns on objects
Stroke gradients, patterns & stylings
Using the dropper tool & tweak tools to create various effects
Real world projects
Children's illustrations part 1
Cartoon rabbit face illustration
Create SVG icons
Bonus lecture: Continue your journey!!

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Inkscape for Beginners - Create SVG (3+ inkscape projects) with these activities:
Review Bezier Curves
Practice drawing and manipulating Bezier curves to prepare for creating complex shapes and illustrations in Inkscape.
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  • Find online resources and tutorials on Bezier curves.
  • Practice creating basic shapes using Bezier curves.
  • Experiment with different node types and handles.
Read 'The SVG Pocket Guide'
Familiarize yourself with SVG syntax to better understand how Inkscape creates and manipulates vector graphics.
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  • Obtain a copy of 'The SVG Pocket Guide'.
  • Read the chapters on basic SVG elements and attributes.
  • Experiment with modifying SVG code generated by Inkscape.
Recreate Simple Icons
Sharpen your Inkscape skills by recreating existing icons, focusing on precision and efficient use of tools.
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  • Find a collection of simple icons online.
  • Choose an icon and try to recreate it in Inkscape.
  • Compare your version to the original and identify areas for improvement.
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Design a Simple Logo
Apply your Inkscape knowledge to create a logo, reinforcing your understanding of shapes, text, and styling.
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  • Brainstorm ideas for a logo based on a chosen theme or brand.
  • Sketch out several logo concepts.
  • Recreate your favorite concept in Inkscape.
  • Experiment with different colors, fonts, and effects.
Study 'Practical SVG'
Explore advanced SVG techniques to enhance your Inkscape creations and integrate them into web projects.
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  • Obtain a copy of 'Practical SVG'.
  • Read the chapters on animation, interactivity, and accessibility.
  • Experiment with implementing some of the techniques in Inkscape.
Create a Children's Book Illustration
Solidify your Inkscape skills by creating a complete illustration, applying all the techniques learned in the course.
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  • Choose a scene from a children's story.
  • Sketch out the scene, paying attention to composition and character design.
  • Create the illustration in Inkscape, using shapes, paths, and styling.
  • Add details and refine the illustration until it is complete.
Portfolio of SVG Graphics
Showcase your Inkscape skills by creating a portfolio of SVG graphics, demonstrating your mastery of the software.
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  • Select your best Inkscape creations from the course and beyond.
  • Organize your graphics into a visually appealing portfolio.
  • Write descriptions for each graphic, highlighting the techniques used.
  • Share your portfolio online or with potential clients.

Career center

Learners who complete Inkscape for Beginners - Create SVG (3+ inkscape projects) will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Children's Book Illustrator
A children's book illustrator specializes in creating images for children's books. This course helps children's book illustrators learn how to create engaging and colorful illustrations using Inkscape. These illustrators need to create images that capture the imagination of young readers, and this course provides them with the tools to do so. The Inkscape skills you learn may allow you to learn to draw shapes, create paths, and apply styles to make vibrant and appealing illustrations. The course specifically covers children’s book illustrations as a real world project, offering practical experience and guidance.
Cartoon Illustrator
A cartoon illustrator creates images for cartoons, animations, and comics. This course can help cartoon illustrators learn how to create cartoon characters and scenes using Inkscape. Cartoon illustrators need to be skilled at creating expressive characters and dynamic compositions, and this course provide them with the tools to achieve this. You may find that the course helps you master drawing shapes, creating paths, and applying styles to bring cartoon characters to life. The cartoon animal face project included in the course is particularly beneficial for developing cartoon illustration skills.
Icon Designer
An icon designer specializes in creating small, symbolic images that represent applications, functions, or concepts. This course provides a strong foundation for icon design by teaching how to create scalable vector icons using Inkscape. Icon designers need to produce icons that are visually clear, scalable, and consistent with the brand. This course may provide icon designers with the skills to use shapes, paths, and styling techniques to craft professional looking icons. The real world SVG projects module, which includes creating SVG icons, is particularly relevant for anyone aspiring to be an icon designer.
Logo Designer
Logo designers create visual symbols that represent a brand or company. This course helps logo designers learn how to create scalable vector logos using Inkscape. Logos need to be versatile and scalable, making vector graphics essential. With this course, logo designers may be able to master the creation of shapes, text effects, and intricate designs using Bezier curves and paths, allowing them to produce unique and professional logos. Particularly helpful for the logo designer is the course module on real world SVG projects.
Freelance Designer
A freelance designer works independently, offering design services to various clients on a project basis. This course provides a versatile skill set in creating SVG graphics, essential for a freelance designer's toolkit. The course covers creating shapes, styled text, icons, and illustrations, all highly valuable for diverse client projects. A freelance desinger may appreciate the course's real world SVG projects, which offer practical examples and build a portfolio. The skills translate to designing logos, web graphics, or marketing materials, making this course an asset for succeeding in a competitive freelance market.
Illustrator
An illustrator creates images for books, magazines, websites, and other media. This course provides the skills necessary to create digital illustrations using Inkscape. Illustrators need to be proficient in creating detailed and expressive artwork, and this course helps build these skills by teaching how to draw shapes, create paths, and apply styles. This course may be useful for illustrators who want to create children’s book illustrations or cartoon characters, as the course includes specific projects for these types of illustrations. The module on creating styled text, freehand drawings, and brush strokes is particularly helpful.
Web Designer
A web designer creates the visual layout and user interface of websites, ensuring they are both aesthetically pleasing and user friendly. This course helps build a foundation in creating scalable vector graphics (SVG), which are essential for modern web design. Web designers use SVGs for logos, icons, and other graphical elements that need to look sharp on any screen size. The Inkscape skills taught this course may provide web designers the tools needed. Furthermore, the course covers the creation of various shapes, text effects, and styling techniques, which are directly applicable to designing visually appealing web interfaces. The course module on real world SVG projects in particular can help a web designer.
Digital Artist
Digital artists create artwork using digital tools and software. This course provides digital artists with the skills to create vector graphics using Inkscape. Digital artists need to be proficient in using various software and techniques to create visually stunning artwork, which this course can help facilitate. The Inkscape skills you learn may allow you to master drawing shapes, creating paths, and applying styles to create digital art. The course’s coverage of styling, gradients, and patterns is particularly helpful for creating visually rich artwork.
Graphic designer
A graphic designer creates visual concepts to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers. This course helps graphic designers learn how to create vector graphics, icons, and illustrations using Inkscape. Vector graphics are crucial for graphic design as they can be scaled without losing quality, making them ideal for logos, posters, and other marketing materials. With this course, a graphic designer may be able to create various shapes, style text, and create intricate designs using Bezier curves and paths, directly contributing to their ability to produce high quality visual content. The course module on real world SVG projects can further enhance a graphic designer's skills.
Game Artist
A game artist creates the visual assets for video games, including characters, environments, and user interfaces. This course helps game artists learn how to create 2D game assets using Inkscape. Game artists need to be skilled in creating detailed and visually appealing graphics, and this course provides them with the tools to do so. The Inkscape skills you learn may allow you to draw shapes, create paths, and apply styles to design game elements. The course’s focus on creating 2D characters and scenes for web games is particularly relevant for game artists.
Motion Graphics Designer
A motion graphics designer creates animated graphics and visual effects for videos, television, and websites. This course provides a foundation in creating vector graphics that can be used in motion graphics projects. Motion graphics designers need to be proficient in creating scalable and visually appealing graphics, and this course provides them with the tools to do so. The Inkscape skills you acquire may help you in creating shapes, paths, and styles to design elements for animations. The course’s focus on creating 2D characters and scenes for web animations is particularly relevant for motion graphics designers.
Animator
An animator creates moving images using computer software or hand-drawn techniques. This course may be useful for animators who need to create 2D animations using vector graphics. Animatiors need to be skilled in creating dynamic and expressive animations, and this course may provide the tools to do so. You may find the Inkscape skills in this course to be useful in learning how to draw shapes, create paths, and apply styles to design animation elements. The course’s focus on creating 2D characters and scenes is particularly relevant for animators.
Technical Illustrator
A technical illustrator creates visual representations of technical information, such as diagrams, schematics, and exploded views. This course may be useful for technical illustrators who need to create precise and scalable graphics. Technical illustrators need to be skilled in creating clear and accurate illustrations, and this course provides them with the tools to do so. You may find this course to be relevant in learning to draw shapes, create paths, and apply styles to design technical diagrams. The course’s coverage of paths, Bezier curves, and nodes is particularly helpful for creating detailed technical illustrations.
User Interface Designer
A user interface designer focuses on the layout and interactive elements of digital products like websites and applications. This course may be useful as it introduces the creation of scalable vector graphics (SVG), that are crucial for designing crisp and responsive user interfaces. UI designers need to create interfaces that are visually appealing and easy to use, which may be facilitated by learning to use shapes, text, and styles. The course might be relevant to creating icons and other graphical elements commonly used in user interfaces.
Print Designer
A print designer creates designs for printed materials such as brochures, posters, and packaging. This course helps print designers learn how to create scalable vector graphics that can be used in print projects. Print designers need to be skilled in creating high resolution graphics that look good in print, and this course provides them with the tools to do so. This course may prove helpful in learning how to use Inkscape to create shapes, text, and styles to design print materials. The course provides print designers with the skills needed to create professional looking designs.

Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Inkscape for Beginners - Create SVG (3+ inkscape projects).
Delves into more advanced SVG techniques and use cases. It's particularly helpful for understanding how to integrate SVG graphics into web projects. It provides practical examples and code snippets that you can adapt for your own projects. This book is more valuable as additional reading to expand on the course.
Provides a concise overview of SVG syntax and features. It's a useful reference for understanding the underlying code behind Inkscape's graphical interface. While not strictly necessary for using Inkscape, it can help you troubleshoot issues and optimize your SVG files. This book is best used as a reference guide.

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