How to overlay a vector logo onto a background image using Inkscape.
One of my channel subscribers, Michael, was wondering how to go about adding their logo onto a background image. I thought it would be useful to record this quick demo to show him how to go about it.
Michael was on a limited budget so I had to find some free software that they would be able to use to achieve this and I went with Inkscape.
This is a very quick and basic tutorial that shows how to import a background graphic and then import and overlay a vector file on top.
I also show how you can then change the colour of that vector file using the paint bucket and swatches panel.
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Col
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The end of a fairly draining week but a tonne of stuff achieved :D
Big shout out on today's video to Caroline McKenna on the launch of her brand new Social Good HQ membership community.
You can check it out here: http://socialgoodhqmembers.com
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Col
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Rebrand Vs Brand Refresh
There will come a time in your brand's life where you may need to give it a refresh or carry out a rebranding exercise, but what's the difference between a brand refresh and a rebrand?
In this video, I'll give you a quick overview of the differences between the two which can help you to make the right choice if the need arises.
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Col
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As they say here in Scotland... YA DANCER!
I've completed my 100 days of vlogging challenge :D
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Col
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Fonts Ninja - How to identify website fonts
This is a cool little tool to help you identify fonts on a web page. Useful for if you find a font that you like and want to use it yourself but you don't know the name of the font.
In this video, I'll show you how the free web browser extension works and also the paid-for desktop app that extends the capabilities of the browser extension.
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Col
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Do they teach stress coping classes in college these days? I wish I'd been given guidance on that as part of my art college course. Could have definitely used it today!
When things go pear shaped rather unexpectedly on a project I have a tendency to overreact a bit and get very stressed. This is something I know that affects a lot of my fellow designers. I know that anyone can get stressed in their place of work, but for me, when I get stressed it puts a blanket on my creativity which makes me even more stressed!
I have some mechanisms I use to cope with it, but sometimes they go right out the window :)
Still, nobody died, so it's not that bad I suppose!
Here it is, Vlog 47.
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Col
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Sometimes logos don't work very well on either light or dark backgrounds due to certain elements within the logo. This can be things like colour choice, gradients or other effects.
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There are ways to promote your new business on social media and there are ways you really should not.
Today someone went about doing that the wrong way and it kinda pissed me off. Probably because I'm a bit tired and my ability to tolerate things today was a bit less than usual :)
Normal happy service shall resume tomorrow.
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Productive days are the best! Got through all of today's tasks and even some things I had scheduled in for tomorrow.
Other than the obvious tip of staying off social media, what is your advice for being as productive as possible at work?
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Col
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