G2

David B. M.

Director

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/15/2016

"My vector go-to app in a pinch"

4/5

What do you like best about Inkscape?

The interface is intuitive and functional. Tools are accessible and efficient. The output has been useful in every case. The ability to create custom strokes allows the generation of very organic brush strokes. The use of templates lets the user create a document that includes all of the necessary components to compose consistent artwork. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Inkscape?

It's not that the functionality of Inkscape is complex, but the interface has a steep learning curve in order for the application to become efficient. I'm not a fan of the color palette at the bottom of the window. It would be nice if the buttons that call up the layer and other palettes would act as switches and close them also.

I use a Wacom pressure sensitive tablet and Inkscape does not seem to perform well in the pressure sensitive area. Users can mimic pressure sensitivity through the use of custom brushes, but it is limited and the process is somewhat cumbersome if a user wants a variety of brushes in one illustration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Inkscape:

Use it and give it a chance. It will do the job. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Inkscape solving and how is that benefiting you?

Inkscape is a very good logo design tool. The trace tool is very controllable and allows me to fine tune and adjust tracings. I have used it to create and manipulate logos, trace poor logos and then generate hi-res logos for clients, and I am currently working on a process by which I can create a vector-based comic strip that a friend and I have created.

Inkscape has benefited the bottom line of my business by not taxing my limited resources. It is a must for small graphic arts businesses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.