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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

Creating an icon is simple, but how about a whole set?

Creating a single icon is (usually) a basic task, but icons are almost never used alone. They come in a set, and creating a whole set of icons for the same project can be a real challenge!

Custom icon sets are usually created for previously designed brands to be used in app user interfaces or on websites. This means that, apart from the functionality of the icons, they also have to be in style with the brand. To create an icon set, the visual elements used in your icons need to be consistent. This will turn a bunch of random icons into one set.

The visual elements you can use to create a coherent set of icons

There are many tools in your designer toolbox. Here is a short list of the ones that can help you turn a group of icons into an icon set:

  • Color: Use the brand colors or pick a matching color.
  • Size: All the icons in the set should be created for the same size to help visual consistency and easier usage...
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