Nick's Workshop

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How-to's by graphic designer Nick Saporito about Inkscape and Gimp, the Open-Source vector graphics editor and raster graphics editor for Linux, Windows and Mac.... more

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The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.

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June 07, 2026 The New & Improved Way To Convert Text To Paths In Inkscape
Learn the updated way to convert text to paths in Inkscape by "flattening" the object instead of converting it to a path.
Want to learn more about how Inkscape works? Check out the Inkscape Master Class - a comprehensive series of over 80 videos where I go over every tool, feature and function in Inkscape and explain what it is, how it works, and why it's useful: https://logosbynick.com/inkscape/
Join my mailing list and get 200+ free design templates: https://join.logosbynick.com/
🔗 RESOURCE LINKS
Hire me to design your logo: https://logosbynick.com/
Get my premium logo templates: https://logosbynick.com/design-templates/
Upgrade to the latest version of Inkscape here: https://inkscape.org/release/
🎓 EXPLAINER COURSES
Inkscape: https://logosbynick.com/inkscape/
Affinity: https://logosbynick.com/affinity-studio/
GIMP: https://logosbynick.com/gimp/
Adobe Illustrator: https://logosbynick.com/illustrator/
Take my logo design workshop: https://logosbynick.com/learn/
▶️ MY OTHER CHANNELS
Adobe & Affinity tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/c/DesignMadeSimple/
Mobile tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7cPBY4S6XMQZQsf2eC_5w
💬 SOCIALS
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/logosbynick/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslogosbynick/
🎵 MUSIC USED
In Da Mood - Combustibles
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May 31, 2026 Inkscape Beginner Tutorial: Iconic Stroke Drawings
Use strokes to draw simple icons in Inkscape.
Want to learn more about how Inkscape works? Check out the Inkscape Master Class - a comprehensive series of over 50 videos where I go over every tool, feature and function in Inkscape and explain what it is, how it works, and why it's useful: https://logosbynick.com/inkscape/
Join my mailing list and get 200+ free design templates: https://join.logosbynick.com/
🔗 RESOURCE LINKS
Hire me to design your logo: https://logosbynick.com/
Get my premium logo templates: https://logosbynick.com/design-templates/
Upgrade to the latest version of Inkscape here: https://inkscape.org/release/
🎓 EXPLAINER COURSES
Inkscape: https://logosbynick.com/inkscape/
Affinity: https://logosbynick.com/affinity-studio/
GIMP: https://logosbynick.com/gimp/
Adobe Illustrator: https://logosbynick.com/illustrator/
Take my logo design workshop: https://logosbynick.com/learn/
▶️ MY OTHER CHANNELS
Adobe & Affinity tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/c/DesignMadeSimple/
Mobile tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7cPBY4S6XMQZQsf2eC_5w
💬 SOCIALS
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/logosbynick/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslogosbynick/
🎵 MUSIC USED
In Da Mood - Combustibles
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:26 Hotdog Icon
04:54 Ice Cream Cone
10:54 Hamburger Icon
16:46 Cheese
20:14 Taco
23:54 Learn More
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May 31, 2026 How To Be A Linux-Based Graphic Designer
Using Linux operating systems has always been a frustrating experience for creatives, whether it be for lack of compatibility with industry-standard creative tools or hardware complications, but in this video I'll be outlining all of the steps you can take to be a graphic designer who uses Linux.
Join my mailing list and get 200+ free design templates: https://join.logosbynick.com/
Want to learn more about how Inkscape works? Check out the Inkscape Master Class - a comprehensive series of over 50 videos where I go over every tool, feature and function in Inkscape and explain what it is, how it works, and why it's useful: https://logosbynick.com/inkscape/
🔗 RESOURCE LINKS
Hire me to design your logo: https://logosbynick.com/
Get my premium logo templates: https://logosbynick.com/design-templates/
Upgrade to the latest version of Inkscape here: https://inkscape.org/release/
🎓 EXPLAINER COURSES
Inkscape: https://logosbynick.com/inkscape/
Affinity Designer: https://logosbynick.com/affinity-designer/
GIMP: https://logosbynick.com/gimp/
Adobe Illustrator: https://logosbynick.com/illustrator/
Take my logo design workshop: https://logosbynick.com/learn/
▶️ MY OTHER CHANNELS
Adobe & Affinity tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/c/DesignMadeSimple/
Mobile tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7cPBY4S6XMQZQsf2eC_5w
💬 SOCIALS
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/logosbynick/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslogosbynick/
🎵 MUSIC USED
In Da Mood - Combustibles
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:03 "Graphic Design"
01:40 Designing for Print
02:06 CMYK Vectors
05:33 CMYK Pixels
06:49 Considerations
07:11 Adobe Apps
08:14 Use Adobe Apps on Linux
12:36 Considerations
13:23 Conclusion
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May 31, 2026 How To Prepare Logo Files In Inkscape | Batch Export Tutorial
In this tutorial I'll be going over how to finalize and prepare logo files and formats for yourself or a client using the Batch Export feature in Inkscape. My approach will provide you with every possible variation and format you could ever need for a logo.
I've upgraded my audio setup so hopefully the audio quality is better than it's been in the past few videos.
Want to learn more about how Inkscape works? Check out the Inkscape Master Class - a comprehensive series of over 50 videos where I go over every tool, feature and function in Inkscape and explain what it is, how it works, and why it's useful: https://logosbynick.com/inkscape/
Join my mailing list and get 200+ free design templates: https://join.logosbynick.com/
🔗 RESOURCE LINKS
Hire me to design your logo: https://logosbynick.com/
Get my premium logo templates: https://logosbynick.com/design-templates/
Upgrade to the latest version of Inkscape here: https://inkscape.org/release/
🎓 EXPLAINER COURSES
Inkscape: https://logosbynick.com/inkscape/
Affinity Designer: https://logosbynick.com/affinity-designer/
GIMP: https://logosbynick.com/gimp/
Adobe Illustrator: https://logosbynick.com/illustrator/
Take my logo design workshop: https://logosbynick.com/learn/
▶️ MY OTHER CHANNELS
Adobe & Affinity tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/c/DesignMadeSimple/
Mobile tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7cPBY4S6XMQZQsf2eC_5w
💬 SOCIALS
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/logosbynick/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslogosbynick/
🎵 MUSIC USED
In Da Mood - Combustibles
📕 CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:12 Logo Formats
01:07 Convert Text To Paths
01:42 Best Logo Size
02:33 Produce Variations
04:52 Name Files Using Object Properties
06:25 Set Up Folders
07:19 Batch Export Each Variation
12:16 Save Master Files
13:34 Learn More
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May 31, 2026 How To Draw Arrows In Inkscape
Learn how to draw arrows in Inkscape using strokes and markers.
Want to learn more about how Inkscape works? Check out the Inkscape Master Class - a comprehensive series of over 50 videos where I go over every tool, feature and function in Inkscape and explain what it is, how it works, and why it's useful: https://logosbynick.com/inkscape/
Join my mailing list and get 200+ free design templates: https://join.logosbynick.com/
🔗 RESOURCE LINKS
Hire me to design your logo: https://logosbynick.com/
Get my premium logo templates: https://logosbynick.com/design-templates/
Upgrade to the latest version of Inkscape here: https://inkscape.org/release/
🎓 EXPLAINER COURSES
Inkscape: https://logosbynick.com/inkscape/
Affinity Designer: https://logosbynick.com/affinity-designer/
GIMP: https://logosbynick.com/gimp/
Adobe Illustrator: https://logosbynick.com/illustrator/
Take my logo design workshop: https://logosbynick.com/learn/
▶️ MY OTHER CHANNELS
Adobe & Affinity tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/c/DesignMadeSimple/
Mobile tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7cPBY4S6XMQZQsf2eC_5w
💬 SOCIALS
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/logosbynick/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslogosbynick/
🎵 MUSIC USED
In Da Mood - Combustibles
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:03 Draw Arrows
04:00 Dotted Line Arrows
06:00 Circle Arrows
08:26 Learn More
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May 31, 2026 How To Use Inkscape's Circular Align Tool | Tutorial
In this tutorial I'll be demonstrating how to distribute objects around a circle using an advanced alignment feature in Inkscape that lets you align and distribute objects along a circular path.
LIMITED: Get my Inkscape & Affinity courses together for a discounted bundle price: https://logosbynick.com/checkout-link/?products=24190:1,30875:1&coupon=VECTORBUNDLE
Join my mailing list and get 200+ free design templates: https://join.logosbynick.com/
🔗 RESOURCE LINKS
Hire me to design your logo: https://logosbynick.com/
Get my premium logo templates: https://logosbynick.com/design-templates/
Upgrade to the latest version of Inkscape here: https://inkscape.org/release/
🎓 EXPLAINER COURSES
Inkscape: https://logosbynick.com/inkscape/
Affinity: https://logosbynick.com/affinity-studio/
GIMP: https://logosbynick.com/gimp/
Adobe Illustrator: https://logosbynick.com/illustrator/
Take my logo design workshop: https://logosbynick.com/learn/
▶️ MY OTHER CHANNELS
Adobe & Affinity tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/c/DesignMadeSimple/
Mobile tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7cPBY4S6XMQZQsf2eC_5w
💬 SOCIALS
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/logosbynick/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslogosbynick/
🎵 MUSIC USED
In Da Mood - Combustibles
00:00 Intro
01:18 Tutorial
08:41 Learn More
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May 31, 2026 Hundreds of Vector Templates for Inkscape
Join my mailing list and get 200+ free design templates: https://join.logosbynick.com/
🔗 RESOURCE LINKS
Hire me to design your logo: https://logosbynick.com/
Get my premium logo templates: https://logosbynick.com/design-templates/
Upgrade to the latest version of Inkscape here: https://inkscape.org/release/
🎓 EXPLAINER COURSES
Inkscape: https://logosbynick.com/inkscape/
Affinity Designer: https://logosbynick.com/affinity-designer/
GIMP: https://logosbynick.com/gimp/
Adobe Illustrator: https://logosbynick.com/illustrator/
Take my logo design workshop: https://logosbynick.com/learn/
▶️ MY OTHER CHANNELS
Adobe & Affinity tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/c/DesignMadeSimple/
Mobile tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7cPBY4S6XMQZQsf2eC_5w
💬 SOCIALS
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/logosbynick/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslogosbynick/
🎵 MUSIC USED
In Da Mood - Combustibles
...more
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May 13, 2026 Creating Letter Grids for Logo Design in Inkscape | Tutorial
Learn how to use Inkscape to construct letter grids for designing logos.
Want to learn more about how Inkscape works? Check out the Inkscape Master Class - a comprehensive series of over 80 videos where I go over every tool, feature and function in Inkscape and explain what it is, how it works, and why it's useful: https://logosbynick.com/inkscape/
Join my mailing list and get 200+ free design templates: https://join.logosbynick.com/
🔗 RESOURCE LINKS
Hire me to design your logo: https://logosbynick.com/
Get my premium logo templates: https://logosbynick.com/design-templates/
Upgrade to the latest version of Inkscape here: https://inkscape.org/release/
🎓 EXPLAINER COURSES
Inkscape: https://logosbynick.com/inkscape/
Affinity Designer: https://logosbynick.com/affinity-designer/
GIMP: https://logosbynick.com/gimp/
Adobe Illustrator: https://logosbynick.com/illustrator/
Take my logo design workshop: https://logosbynick.com/learn/
▶️ MY OTHER CHANNELS
Adobe & Affinity tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/c/DesignMadeSimple/
Mobile tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7cPBY4S6XMQZQsf2eC_5w
💬 SOCIALS
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/logosbynick/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslogosbynick/
🎵 MUSIC USED
In Da Mood - Combustibles
...more
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May 06, 2026 Inkscape Beginner Tutorial: Simple Icon Drawings
In this tutorial I'll be demonstrating how to use basic shapes and strokes to construct these simple, spring-themed icons in Inkscape, and this can be a good exercise in working with nodes and using some of the more advanced properties to morph basic shapes into complex paths
Want to learn more about how Inkscape works? Check out the Inkscape Master Class - a comprehensive series of over 80 videos where I go over every tool, feature and function in Inkscape and explain what it is, how it works, and why it's useful: https://logosbynick.com/inkscape/
Join my mailing list and get 200+ free design templates: https://join.logosbynick.com/
🔗 RESOURCE LINKS
Hire me to design your logo: https://logosbynick.com/
Get my premium logo templates: https://logosbynick.com/design-templates/
Upgrade to the latest version of Inkscape here: https://inkscape.org/release/
🎓 EXPLAINER COURSES
Inkscape: https://logosbynick.com/inkscape/
Affinity: https://logosbynick.com/affinity-studio/
GIMP: https://logosbynick.com/gimp/
Adobe Illustrator: https://logosbynick.com/illustrator/
Take my logo design workshop: https://logosbynick.com/learn/
▶️ MY OTHER CHANNELS
Adobe & Affinity tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/c/DesignMadeSimple/
Mobile tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7cPBY4S6XMQZQsf2eC_5w
💬 SOCIALS
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/logosbynick/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslogosbynick/
🎵 MUSIC USED
In Da Mood - Combustibles
00:00 Intro
00:44 Bird Icon
10:29 Flower Icon
18:17 Frog Icon
24:05 Bee Icon
31:46 Butterfly Icon
39:17 Conclusion/Learn More
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April 23, 2026 Designing Stickers In Inkscape
Drawing a vector skull and crossbones sticker design design in Inkscape.
Want to learn more about how Inkscape works? Check out the Inkscape Master Class - a comprehensive series of over 80 videos where I go over every tool, feature and function in Inkscape and explain what it is, how it works, and why it's useful: https://logosbynick.com/inkscape/
Join my mailing list and get 200+ free design templates: https://join.logosbynick.com/
🔗 RESOURCE LINKS
Hire me to design your logo: https://logosbynick.com/
Get my premium logo templates: https://logosbynick.com/design-templates/
Upgrade to the latest version of Inkscape here: https://inkscape.org/release/
🎓 EXPLAINER COURSES
Inkscape: https://logosbynick.com/inkscape/
Affinity Designer: https://logosbynick.com/affinity-designer/
GIMP: https://logosbynick.com/gimp/
Adobe Illustrator: https://logosbynick.com/illustrator/
Take my logo design workshop: https://logosbynick.com/learn/
▶️ MY OTHER CHANNELS
Adobe & Affinity tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/c/DesignMadeSimple/
Mobile tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7cPBY4S6XMQZQsf2eC_5w
💬 SOCIALS
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/logosbynick/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslogosbynick/
...more
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FAQs about Nick's Workshop:

How many episodes does Nick's Workshop have?

The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.