By the end of this project, you will be able to draw and style customized letters in Inkscape—a free, open-source vector program. You’ll build complex shapes that can be expanded and resized without losing image quality, making them a reliable foundation for website images, logos, and other digital uses.
Draw and Style Custom Letters with Inkscape
Draw and Style Custom Letters with Inkscape
Instructor: Jonathan Owen
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Guided Project
Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills with expert guidance
Beginner level
Recommended experience
2 hours (approximately)
Learn at your own pace
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
Hands-on learning
4.4
(22 reviews)
What you'll learn
Navigate the Inkscape workspace and shape tools, and create vector graphics.
Draw basic letters from scratch using Inkscape’s shape tools and path functions.
Draw complex letters, make them look 3 dimensional, and add other styling with clipping.
Skills you'll practice
- Category: Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG)
- Category: Inkscape
- Category: Graphic Design
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Guided Project
Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills with expert guidance
Beginner level
Recommended experience
2 hours (approximately)
Learn at your own pace
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
Hands-on learning
4.4
(22 reviews)
Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills in less than 2 hours
- Receive training from industry experts
- Gain hands-on experience solving real-world job tasks
- Build confidence using the latest tools and technologies
About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Getting Used to Inkscape
Additional Assessment #1
Drawing Basic Letters in Inkscape
Additional Assessment #2
Draw Complex Letters
Challenge: Draw New Letters (E, F, G)
Solution: Draw New Letters (E, F, G)
Create 3D Letters in Inkscape
Additional Assessment #3
Apply Clipping to Create Complex Objects in Inkscape
Recommended experience
Interest in graphics programs
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How you'll learn
Skill-based, hands-on learning
Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
Expert guidance
Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.
No downloads or installation required
Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.
Available only on desktop
This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
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