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A question commonly asked by newcomers is how they can use Inkscape to convert PNG to SVG format. This is sort of like trying to turn an omelette back into an egg though - the order of operations is backwards. SVG files are what's used to generate PNG images. Trying to accomplish the inverse of that would be futile, but there are solutions to this problem that I will be going over in this post.

Why It's Easier Said Than Done

File formats ending in .png are raster graphics, meaning they're made entirely of individual colored boxes known as pixels. Graphics made of pixels are static and set at a specific size. The more you zoom in on them or try to enlarge them, the more visible the individual pixels become.

Vector graphics (unlike raster graphics) are not made of pixels; they're made of mathematical formulas that dictate all of the properties of a graphic on an X and Y axis. Since these formulas are far more dynamic than a series of static boxes, vector formats (like SVG) offer many more benefits, like being fully editable with vector graphics software, and having the ability to enlarge them infinitely without quality loss.

I assume that the reason you're trying to use Inkscape to convert PNG to SVG format is because you'd like to take advantage of these benefits. Unfortunately, it simply isn't possible. As I mentioned earlier, SVG files are what's used to generate PNG files. The SVG is used as a reference to generate a series of static pixels that form the PNG file, and once that file is generated, the rest of the information from the SVG file (the mathematical formulas) is absent from it. The PNG format in and of itself is not capable of retaining such information.
Because of this, there's simply no way to take an already rasterized, flattened image and transform it into a series of dynamic mathematical formulas.
Converting PNG To SVG: What Your Options Are

As mentioned previously, just because you can't directly make the format conversion, that doesn't mean there aren't solutions to your problem.

In order to create a true vector SVG file from a PNG, you'll have to create an entirely new SVG file by tracing over your PNG. There's two ways to go about tracing a PNG with Inkscape, and luckily neither of them require you to be an expert with the software.

Method 1: Auto-Tracing

The first way you can trace your PNG file is by using the Trace Bitmap function in Inkscape. The Trace Bitmap extension scans your image and uses it as a reference to automatically generate a vector rendering of it.

To use the Trace Bitmap function, simply select the object you'd like to trace, then go to Path > Trace Bitmap. This will bring up the interface menu depicted above (check out my Inkscape dark theme tutorial if you'd like a dark interface like mine.)

Assuming you'd like to create a complete retrace of the image and not just a monotone silhouette, choose Color from the Multiple Scans menu. After that it's time to set the Scans. Scans are basically the number of colors that will be used in the tracing. If you're working with a really simple PNG that only uses 2 or 3 colors, set the Scans to 2 or 3. If it has more, use more.

It may be worth it to experiment with different numbers of scans to see what works out best. You can click the Update button to generate a preview in the preview window before finalizing your selection.

After you've finalized your tracing and clicked OK to generate it, make sure to Ungroup it ( CTRL + SHIFT + G) several times to unlock all of the individual elements of the design.

Potential Problems With Auto-Tracing

This method is far from perfect. As can be expected, there's no way for the software to understand all of the nuances of a raster image and render them with flawless precision. If the PNG you're looking to trace is a very simple graphic at a high resolution and only uses a handful of colors, this method may be a viable option for you.

However, if you're using a more complex, detailed image (or a really small image) it's likely not going to give you acceptable results.

As you can see, the Trace Bitmap function produces results that are quite rudimentary when applying it to a more detailed image. The gradient background of the original image resulted in lots of color banding in the tracing, and the finer details - like the lettering and shading of the character - were completely lost in translation. The same will also happen if you use an image that's too small...

There's simply not enough information for the software to process when working with such a small image, which results in a blurry image with lots of color banding.

If after experimenting with the extension you are unable to produce the result you want, it may be time to consider other options.

Method 2: Manual Tracing

As the title suggests, this is a method in which you manually trace over your image using various different shapes and the Bezier Pen. This may seem daunting upon first impression - especially if you're new to the software - but it's not something a first-time user couldn't get the hang of within a relatively short period of time.

Why This Is My Preferred Method

As a professional designer I prefer the manual method because it simply produces the most professional results.

When you're manually tracing an image, you're in the driver's seat - you are in complete control of the outcome. You get to dictate boundaries, lines, curves, shapes, colors, and every other aspect. The human element allows you to determine how to best handle those nuances that simply cannot be interpreted by automated software.

The auto-tracing method may get the job done, but if you want it done right and you want your tracing to have a professional appeal, I recommend tracing it manually.

Video Tutorial

Explaining this method through written text would take far longer than you'd care to read, so I put together a step-by-step video tutorial with voice narration that should set you off on the right path and have you manually tracing your PNG images in no time.

Potential Problems With Manual Tracing

As you would assume, one of the downsides to manual tracing is that it does include - albeit to a small degree - somewhat of a learning curve. You're probably not going to knock it out of the park on your first try. It'll take a bit of practice.

Another downside is that it can be quite time-consuming, depending on the image.

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In today's video tutorial I'll demonstrating how you can create line art style typography - that can also be made into a logo - using Inkscape. In this lesson we'll be making good use of strokes, the combine function, and the cut path function. I'll also be implementing a new feature I haven't going over in any of my tutorials yet - how to select objects by drawing a line through them.

It should be noted that this tutorial is more on the intermediate/advanced side. You can give it a try if you're a beginner, but don't get discouraged if it becomes overwhelming. You're welcome to leave a comment below with any questions you may have.

Creating Line Art Text with Inkscape

The first thing we'll be doing is creating 5 circles, each with a 10 pixel stroke, ranging in size from 200 pixels to 400 pixels. After that, we'll be splitting them in half and stacking them up next to each other, as depicted below.

After that, we'll be using each grouping of half circles to construct the letters of the word "LOGO", then manually creating the straight segments that connect the letter G and make up the straight part of the letter L.

As you see depicted in the above diagram, we'll be cutting out the intersecting areas of the letters so that they have the appearance of looping around and overlapping each other. Finally, we'll use the cut path function to cut out random segments of each line.

The final design is as follows...

With a bit of creative thinking, this concept could be applied to any combination of letters and/or numbers you'd like to use it for.

Video Tutorial

The above is just a brief outline of the approach I took for this design. For complete step-by-step instructions with voice narration, watch the video tutorial below. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, leave them below, and as always, thanks for watching!

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Today I'll be tackling a common request that I've been receiving for a while - how to design an esports logo with Inkscape. I won't be using any kind of elaborate illustrations of animals or mascots, but I will be demonstrating how to create a logo is the traditional esports style, for a lack of better terms.

The following is a brief overview of the steps we'll be taking to create this logo. For the complete lesson with step-by-step instructions, please watch the video tutorial below:

Create an Esports Logo with Inkscape

This is a rather elaborate design that will take a bit of time, so I'm breaking it down into 3 parts. In the first part we'll be designing the text, then in the second part we'll be designing the emblem in the back, then we'll be designing the game controller illustration.

For this tutorial I'll be using a font called Falcons. I would absolutely recommend downloading and this font and using it. Font style is very important when designing an esports logo, and Falcons fits the bill perfectly.

Finally, you'll need to be using the latest version of Inkscape to follow along with this tutorial, which is version 1.0. There's a new Offset feature in 1.0 and we'll be using it a lot in this tutorial.

Part 1: Designing The Text

The first part of the design we'll be creating is the text. As you can see, I've laid out the name, "Esports", manually adjusted the spacing between the letters, then applied a perspective effect.

Next, we'll use a combination of the Extrude extension and the Offset path effect to create the desired look. Then we'll apply our colors.

Part 2: Designing The Emblem

The next step is to design the emblem that will sit behind the other elements. This is a shape that starts off as a square, then has some nodes added and adjusted to give us a squared shield-like shape.

Once again, we'll be using the Offset path effect to create the accent pieces.

Part 3: Designing The Game Controller

In this final part we'll be creating a somewhat simple, flat-style game controller. We'll be working some shape magic in order to get the desired shape of the controller. Then, we'll add some buttons and simulated light glares.

All we have to do now is add everything together, then create a outline going around the entire emblem as depicted below.

And with that we are finished! That is how you can create an esports logo with Inkscape. Here's how the final design looks overlaid onto a nice backdrop.

If you have any questions just leave a comment below. As always, thanks for watching!
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In today's tutorial I'll be demonstrating how to create a simple but illustrative rocket logo design. The design consists of a rocket with clouds of exhaust, all encapsulated within a circular emblem.

The following is just a written overview of the steps taken to create this design. Please watch the video below for the full tutorial:

Create A Rocket Logo Design

The first thing we'll be doing is creating a circle that will house the entire design. Then, we'll be creating a series of smaller circles that overlap each other towards the bottom half of the larger circle. This will represent the plumes of exhaust.

It's important to make sure that the circles cover the entire portion of the main circle. Do not leave any area sticking out.

Next, we'll be creating little red crescents at the tops of each circle. These will be used to help make these circles look more like clouds of exhaust from the rocket's engines.

Once that's done, we'll create an offset of the cloud for use at a later step. This will eventually be used to separate the cloud plumes from the emblem so that they can have different colors.

Let's move what we've created so far off to the side and start working on the jet stream that will tail the rocket.

As you can see in the depiction below, we'll be using a series of overlapping circles and rectangles to create this, then using a path operation to finalize it.

Now we can position the exhaust trail within the design and create an offset using it. Much like the clouds, we'll want to be able to separate this element from the rest of the design.

The basis of the design is all set. You can go ahead and add some color at this point. I've even added some stars to the backdrop to make it look more like a sky.

All we have to do now is create a simple rocket design to place at the top of the logo. For this, we'll be using a series of overlapping shapes.

Go ahead and place the rocket at the top of the logo, add some text if you'd like, and we're all set!

And that is how you can create a rocket logo design using Inkscape! If you have any questions just leave a comment below. As always, thanks for watching!

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In today's tutorial I'll be demonstrating how you can create a comic book-style logo using Inkscape.

The following is just a brief overview of the steps taken to create the design. For complete step-by-step instructions with voice narration, watch the video tutorial at the top of the page.

Creating A Comic Logo

The first thing we are going to do is use the Create Tiled Clones feature in Inkscape to create our halftone pattern. We're first going to create a black circle, blur it, place it over a white background, then use another much smaller black circle as the item we trace the tiled clones with.

Next we are going to use the Stars and Polygons tool to create a pink star with 8 corners, then we'll make the inner corners of that star smooth so we end up with the following shape...

Now we're going to place the star over our halftone pattern and create a slightly larger black copy to place beneath it and act as somewhat of a border/drop shadow.

Our next step is to create the text. For this design I am using the Komika Axis font, which can be downloaded from FontSquirrel here.

As depicted above, I made the text white, added a black stroke around each letter, then layered each letter above each other in reverse order. Then I created a duplicate copy of the entire word, made it black, and layered it beneath to create a makeshift 3D sort of effect.

The final step is to place the text over the rest of the design, and with that our comic logo is complete!

If you have any questions simply leave a comment below, and as always, thanks for watching!

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How To Create Double Exposure Logos with Inkscape | Logos By Nick

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Inkscape makes for a fantastic tool to work with when stylizing text, and today I'll be demonstrating one of the many ways in which you can do so. In this lesson you will learn how to outline text with Inkscape so that your text can have a distinguished look that jumps off the page.

Outlining text with Inkscape is simply a matter of adding a stroke around the text object, setting the size, color, and changing one of the settings so that the outline (or "stroke" as it's called) goes along the outside of the letters as opposed to the inside.

This is a relatively simple process, making this an excellent beginner tutorial for any first-time user of Inkscape.

Outline Text with Inkscape

To outline text with Inkscape, select the text with the Select Tool, then hold Shift on the keyboard and click on one of the colors in the color palette at the bottom of the screen.

Follow the instructions below to learn how to place an outline around your text using Inkscape. For a more thorough learning experience, feel free to check out the brief video tutorial I've put together:

If you'd rather follow the written instructions then continue on.

Step 1: Generate Some Text

In order to outline text with Inkscape, we first need to have some text to work with. So grab the Text Tool (keyboard shortcut: T) and type some text onto your canvas using a font of your choice.

For this demonstration I will be using the Milkshake font:

If you already have a text object then you can proceed to step 2. And just to clarify: this method works with any vector object. So you don't necessarily have to use text for creating your outline. You can outline whatever you'd like using this process.

Step 2: Add A Stroke To Your Text

Once you have your text object in place, it's time to add a stroke. This is what will act as the outline around your text.

Grab the Select Tool (keyboard shortcut: S) and then make sure your text is selected. You will now you text object is selected when there's a dotted bounding box around it and arrows in all of the corners:

With your text selected, hold Shift on your keyboard and click on one of the colors in the color palette at the bottom of your screen.

This will add an outline around your text in the color that you choose:

Don't worry if the outline is not in the color you'd like. You can adjust that further in the next steps.

Step 3: Adjust The Stroke Settings

Now that you've outlined your text, it's time to make some fine adjustments to some of the outline's properties, including:

The thickness/size of the outline

The color of the outline

Whether the outline occupies the inner edges of the text or the outer edges

To adjust these properties we'll be using the Fill & Stroke menu. The menu can be accessed by navigating to Object > Fill & Stroke or by pressing Control + Shift + F on your keyboard. It will appear on the right side of your screen as a docked menu:

Change Outline Size

At the top of the Fill & Stroke menu you should see 3 tabs. Look for the tab furthest to the right, labeled " Stroke Style " and activate that tab by clicking on it.

You can increase or decrease the size of the stroke around your text by using the plus and minus icons next to the Width input. You can also manually set the size of your stroke with specific numeric values if you'd like, and you can also change the units of measurement to your liking:

Change Outline Corner Style

If you're using text with sharp corners then you notice an occasional glitch when certain corners protrude further than others, giving your outline an inconsistent look. You can remedy this by using a round join and a round cap, highlighted in the diagram below:

You can also use these presets to give your outline either sharp, round, or cutoff corners. Feel free to experiment with these settings a bit to find the result you like best!

Place Stroke Behind The Text

As you increase the size of the outline around your text, you may notice that the outline is running along the inside edge of the text - as it is in my previous datagrams - rather than the outside.

To change this, look for the Order section located at the bottom of the menu, and choose the Stroke, Fill, Markers setting. It's the middle icon in the top row:

This should place the stroke around the outside of your text, and behind it:

Change Outline Color

Finally, chances are you probably want to change the color of the outline going around your text. Maybe you're not happy with the color selections in the palette at the bottom of the screen, or maybe you have a specific color code you'd like to apply.

To set a specific color for your stroke, navigate over to the Stroke Paint tab within the Fill & Stroke menu:

Within this tab you can change the color of the outline around your text based on the following criteria:

RGB

HSL

HSV

CMYK

Wheel (standard color wheel)

CMS

HEX Code (denoted as "RGBA" towards the bottom of the menu)

Choose a color of your choice and you are all set! That is how you can outline text with Inkscape!

Conclusion

You can use the Fill & Stroke menu to do a lot more than just outline text with Inkscape. You can also create dotted lines, create offsets that you can use for multiple outlines, and you can also apply all types of gradients to your outlines as well. These are all features that I go over in detail in my Inkscape Master Class. Check it out if you'd like to learn everything that there is to know about Inkscape. The first lesson is on the house, and we even have a private community with thousands of members where I can provide one-on-one help if needed.

If you have any questions, or if any part of this lesson was unclear, just leave a comment below. As always, thanks for visiting!

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In this tutorial I'll be demonstrating how you can use either Inkscape or Illustrator to create simple vector line art designs that could work great for t shirt designs, logos, monograms, and more. This tutorial specifically will be utilizing a sunny mountain landscape with pine trees as an example, but you can use this lesson to create any other type of design you'd like.

In this tutorial we'll be constructing the design entirely out of strokes. The benefit of creating the design this way is that you can easily adjust the weight of the lines after the design is finished. This would be a little more difficult if it were done with paths. However, the design can always be converted to paths afterwards, so we'll be getting the best of both worlds.

Line Art Designs

We'll be constructing the entire design from strokes and utilizing the cut path and combine features a lot throughout this tutorial. We'll be working with a consistent stroke size of 5 px throughout this tutorial.

That said, the first steps will be to create 3 of the elements individually - the circle that will be used as the emblem for the entire design, the sun, and the mountain.

Then we'll center them up and use the cut path feature to slice off the pieces that need to be removed.

Next we'll create some individual lines to be used at the foreground - in this instance, a lake or some body of water.

Once again we'll use the cut path feature to slice off the ends of the lines that stick out from the circle, as well as the circle itself where it intersects with the lines.

Now we'll create some random rectangles to place over segments of the lines. We'll be using those to break up the lines a bit.

Once broken up, the lines will give the appearance of moving water.

Now we'll create a couple of simple pine trees to complement the design.

The pine trees will be placed at both side of the design. They make for a nice accent piece that adds a bit more depth to the overall design.

Now we'll wrap some text around the top of the circle as a finishing touch.

And with that the design is complete! You can color it in however you'd like. Just make sure to convert the strokes to paths once you're finished, as I did in the video tutorial.

Video Tutorials

Let's take a closer look at how to create these designs using both Inkscape and Illustrator. The following video tutorials will walk you through the entire process with step-by-step instructions and voice narration from Yours Truly.

Inkscape

In 2019 I uploaded this tutorial to the Logos By Nick YouTube channel:

Illustrator

Fast forwards to 2021 and I think it's fair to say the original tutorial - done with Inkscape - was enough of a success to justify demonstrating how to create it with Illustrator:

Conclusion

Despite the many ways in which Inkscape and Illustrator differ, they have more in common than not, and this lesson is a pretty good demonstration of that. The methodology used to create these line style drawings is nearly the same for both applications. I'd say the biggest difference was in creating the rays around the sun. Duplicating objects around a circle works differently for each program.

If you have any questions, or if any part of this lesson was unclear, simply leave a comment below. As always, thanks for watching!

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Cut Out A Shape From An Image with Inkscape | Logos By Nick

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In today's tutorial I'll be demonstrating how you can design a vintage style logo with a makeshift starburst effect using Inkscape version 0.92. In this lesson we'll be focusing on working with text and applying to both the outside and inside of a circle.

The following is just a brief outline of the steps taken to construct this design. For complete step-by-step instructions, scroll down to the bottom of the page for the video tutorial.

FreeSerif Font

The first thing we need to do is download and install the FreeSerif font. Make sure to do so before you open Inkscape. If you install the font while Inkscape is already open, it won't show up in the font directory until you restart the application.

Download the FreeSerif font here: http://www.fontspace.com/gnu-freefont/freeserif

Vintage Logo Design with Inkscape

The first thing we're going to do is generate a couple of lines of text. The first line will be for the top half of the circle, and the second line will be for the bottom half of the circle. We'll wrap each line around the inner and outer edges of the circle accordingly, then create a stroke that can be used as a circular ribbon.

After that's done, we'll be creating a circular stroke pattern for the inside area of the design. This will be used as the starburst sort of effect.

Finally, we'll be creating a stylized star and placing it in the center of our design. We'll use a larger copy of the star as a reference point for cutting the paths of the starburst pattern so that those lines don't intersect with the star shape.

The finished design should look something like this...

Video Tutorial

For complete step-by-step instructions with voice narration, watch the video tutorial below. If you have any questions or run into any problems, do not hesitate to leave a comment. Thanks for watching!

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In today's tutorial I'll be demonstrating how you can design a simple logo with Inkscape. The font I'll be using in the tutorial is called Kirsty and can be downloaded here. Just make sure that you install the font before opening up Inkscape, otherwise the font won't populate in the Inkscape font library.

The following is just a brief overview of the steps taken to create this design. More experienced users can probably get the hang of it just be seeing the steps depicted, but for everyone else I would recommend watching the video tutorial below. It has complete step-by-step instructions with voice narration.

Inkscape Logo Design Tutorial

The first thing we're going to do is create a series of perfectly round circles that overlap with each other. The intersection area (indicted in red in the image below) will make up the shape of the logo design.

We're going to pay special attention to the spacing between the 3 circles because if it's not equal then we'll end up with a shape that isn't symmetrical.

Next, we're going to use Strokes and the Stroke To Path function in order to create a boarder around the shape with some negative space padding within it.

Once we've done that we will add our text and center it up on the page, then delete a portion of the shape where the text will go, add some accent pieces, and finally, add a few stars to top it off.

You don't necessarily have to use stars. You can use whatever imagery you'd like there, or you can even leave it blank.

We can now bring the opacity all the way up to 100% and color it in however you'd like, and with that, our design is complete! We have created a simple but professional-looking logo using Inkscape.

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In today's tutorial I'll be demonstrating how you can use Inkscape to design a shield logo with a banner wrapping around it. The following is a brief overview of how we'll go about creating this design, for those of you who may be more advanced users and would like to save some time. Otherwise you can simply scroll to the bottom of the page to watch the step-by-step video tutorial with voice narration.

Step 1: Drawing The Shield

First, we'll be using the Bezier Pen to manually draw a freehand shape that represents one half of the shield. Then, we'll duplicate that, flip it horizontally and unify it with the original in order to form the entirety of the shield. The reason we're drawing it in halves is so we can ensure symmetry.

Next, we'll use strokes and convert them to paths in order to create additional shapes with added padding around them. The converted strokes will each be broken apart and unified together to form solid shapes. After that, the shield portion is complete.

Step 2: Creating A Banner

In this step we'll be using rectangles and ellipses to create a couple of shapes going over the shield. These shapes will represent the banner, and the foremost layered shape will be shorter in width than the other.

Next, we'll add indentations to the larger banner, lower it beneath the entire design, then create copies of each and use strokes to add some padding around them.

Step 3: Custom Text and Finishing Touches

Now we're going to create some text for our logo and use the Envelope extension within Inkscape to place it along curvature of the banner.

After that we'll color everything in and add some additional minor details to wrap up the design.

Video Tutorial

If the process outlined above was a bit too vague for you then you can watch the following video tutorial. In this video I go over each and every individual step in order to make learning Inkscape easy and understandable for even a first-time user.

The font that I used for this design is called League Gothic. It's a free font (for both personal and commercial use) and it can be downloaded here: https://www.fontsquirrel.com/fonts/league-gothic

League Gothic is one of my favorite fonts to use when designing logos. I hope it serves you as well as it has served me!

Finally, if you'd like to know how you can make Inkscape appear dark, as it does on my screen, feel free to check out my post about making Inkscape dark. Enjoy!

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, just leave a comment below and I'll be glad to help you out. If you'd like me to design a customized logo for you business, brand, produce or service, feel free to reach out via my contact page and I'll be in touch to discuss your design needs shortly!

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Inkscape Tutorial: Shield Logo Design | Logos By Nick

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In today's tutorial I'll be demonstrating how you can create this isometric vector Lego text using Inkscape. In the first part of this article I'll be briefly outlining the steps. Feel free to skip to the end of the post if you'd just like to watch the video tutorial.

Vector Lego Text

The first thing we'll be doing is using the Stars and Polygons tool to create a 6-side polygon, then using it as a reference to create a single Lego block.

Once that's created, we'll be coloring it in using three different shades of a single color - medium, dark and light - then adding a slight lip to the bottom of the block in order to create a little separation between all of the blocks once we start stacking them on top of each other.

Next, we can simply create duplicate copies of the block and color them all in accordingly.

Now that we have our blocks created, we can enable snapping on the Inkscape toolbar and start creating duplicate copies and stacking them on top of each other to form whatever letters, numbers and characters we desire.

After following along with the tutorial, you'll have created a vector Lego text that reads "2018" in an isometric style.

Creating letters and numbers out of the blocks can be a little tricky and requires you to use your imagination a bit. I would recommend experimenting with it a bit in order to get a feel for where each block should be placed, or you can look at similar designs for inspiration.

Video Tutorial

To learn how to create this design with Inkscape, watch the following video tutorial with step-by-step instructions and voice narration. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, leave them in the comments below. Enjoy, and as always, thanks for watching!

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