Nick's Workshop

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  • Best Keyboard Shortcuts for Inkscape Users

    Here are seven keyboard shortcuts that can save you time when designing 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/

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  • Turning a triangle into a logo with Inkscape

    Using Inkscape to design a logo of an impossible letter A. Started with a triangle then used nothing but the pen tool and the shape builder to make it take form.

    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

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  • Negative Space Magic with Inkscape | Puzzle Piece Letters

    Here’s how you can use negative space to construct a creative wordmark logo out of puzzle pieces. This is more of an advanced exercise though so if you want a full length tutorial just let me know in the comments.

    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/

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  • Constructing Patterns Tiles from Shapes

    Here's a trick you can use to create a seamless repeatable pattern swatch in Inkscape using some hexagons, the shape builder, and a rectangular clipping mask.

    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/

    Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/logosbynick
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itslogosbynick/

    🎵 MUSIC USED

    In Da Mood - Combustibles

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  • Making complex shapes from simple shapes in Inkscape #logo #logodesigner

    Part of mastering Inkscape is knowing how to create complex and detailed objects out of simple shapes. For this demonstration I create a knight chess piece.

    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/

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  • How To Make A Glow Effect That POPS In Inkscape | Tutorial

    Make a glow effect in Inkscape using this workflow which entails layering multiple copies of an object with varying shades, offsets, blurs, and opacity settings.

    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

    🎵 MUSIC USED

    In Da Mood - Combustibles

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  • Draw Hand Gesture Icons in Inkscape | Tutorial

    In this Inkscape tutorial I'll be demonstrating how to use strokes to draw simple, iconic hand gestures.

    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

    00:34 Base Hand Shape
    09:36 Pointer Finger Variation
    11:43 Two Finger Variations
    17:46 Closed Fist Variations
    18:53 Pointing Hand
    21:52 Merging the Strokes
    22:54 Making Solid Fill Variations
    24:24 Learn More

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  • Inkscape Beginner Tutorial: Use Shapes To Draw Objects

    Learn how to create vector icon depictions in Inkscape using nothing but simple shapes and the Pen Tool.

    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

    01:01 Double Helix
    10:06 Dropper
    16:28 Lightbulb
    30:18 Protractor
    35:32 Microscope
    42:21 Conclusion

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  • Draw Complicated Shapes In Inkscape | Chess Pieces

    Use nothing but basic shapes in Inkscape to create these more complicated shapes of chess pieces.

    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

    🎵 MUSIC USED

    In Da Mood - Combustibles

    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Intro

    00:07 King
    07:18 Queen
    08:23 Bishop
    10:53 Knight
    16:35 Rook
    18:59 Pawn
    20:09 Finishing Touches
    20:36 Learn More

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  • Advanced Emblem Design In Inkscape | Tutorial

    Learn how to design an emblem logo in Inkscape with this step-by-step tutorial.

    Download the font used here: https://www.dafont.com/call-of-ops-duty-ii.font

    Download the baseball SVG here: https://logosbynick.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/baseball.svg

    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

    00:49 Primary Text
    07:13 Secondary Text
    11:38 Outer Shape
    14:48 Object Import
    15:18 Reflective Text Effect
    17:00 Outline
    19:20 Learn More

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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.