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Inkscape by Example

You're reading from   Inkscape by Example A project-based guide to exploring the endless features of Inkscape and upgrading your skills

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Product type Paperback
Published in Dec 2022
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781803243146
Length 230 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Istvan Szep Istvan Szep
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Table of Contents (12) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Chapter 1: Inkscape Is Ready for Work – Design a Business Card as a Warmup! 2. Chapter 2: Design a Clever Tech Logo with Inkscape FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 3: Modular Icon Set Design with the Power of Vector 4. Chapter 4: Create Detailed Illustrations with Inkscape 5. Chapter 5: Edit a Photo and Create a Hero Image in Inkscape 6. Chapter 6: Flexible Website Layout Design for Desktop and Mobile with Inkscape 7. Chapter 7: Combine Inkscape and Other (Free) Programs in the Design Workflow 8. Chapter 8: Pro Tips and Tricks for Inkscapers 9. Chapter 9: Conclusion 10. Index 11. Other Books You May Enjoy

Building the icon set using modular design

For the next part, you will create all eight remaining icons in a fast and effective way – instead of drawing everything from scratch, just think, build, and duplicate!

You will use the same working document for all the icons now. This is a very flexible solution because it allows you to duplicate and try different versions without opening and closing documents. You will be also able to see all the versions together and check for quality differences or possible issues by comparing them.

Working with these small line art icons is also easy on memory, so they can easily fit in a small .svg file without slowing down your computer. Let’s continue with the second icon!

Designing the Secure icon

The sign for safety is usually a lock, a checkmark, or a protective shield. For this icon, we will use the padlock, as it is a simple but recognizable shape, and you can easily create it using one of our readymade elements:

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