Flat design: draw a vector image from a picture on Inkscape.

In this 1-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to - use Inkscape to create vector graphics - explore flat design - explore vector graphics By the end of this project, you will learn how to use Inkscape to draw a vector graphic starting from a picture. You’ll discover how to create a vector image adopting a flat design style. This guided project is for graphic designers, illustrators, or artists who want to discover Inkscape as an open-source alternative to common vector images editing software. It is open to anyone interested in graphic design who wants to be introduced to vector graphic or flat design. You don't need to be a professional to enjoy this course, though, familiarity with graphic design or visual arts terminology will help you to get the most out of the project. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.

• Project Overview
• By the end of this project, you will learn how to use Inkscape to draw a vector graphic starting from a picture. You’ll discover how to create a vector image adopting a flat design style. In graphic design and visual arts, “Flat design” is defined as a minimalist design language or style commonly used in web applications, mobile apps, or graphical materials such as posters, arts, infographics and publishing products. It implements a minimal use of simple elements, typography and flat colours. It is largely appreciated in websites as flat design illustrations are very versatile and light, able to be adapted to a variety of screens, devices or interfaces without loss of definition. With “Vector graphics” we mean computer graphics images that are defined in terms of points on a Cartesian plane, connected by lines and curves to form shapes. Vector graphics are largely used in graphic design as the points, lines, and curves may be scaled up or down to any resolution with no aliasing. Inkscape is a Free and open-source vector graphics editor for GNU/Linux, Windows and macOS X. It offers a rich set of features and is widely used for both artistic and technical illustrations such as cartoons, clip art, logos, typography, diagramming and flowcharting. It uses vector graphics to allow for sharp printouts and renderings at unlimited resolution and is not bound to a fixed number of pixels like raster graphics. It is largely used by graphic designers, illustrators, artists, or photographers as an open-source alternative to vector graphics editing software. Its interface is user-friendly so it can be enjoyed by anyone interested or involved in jobs related to graphics and visual arts.