18 Questions
What tool in Vectr is used to increase/decrease the thickness of artwork?
Border Tool
Which tool in Vectr is utilized to modify drawings created with the Pen tool?
Transformation button
How can you change the shape of a drawing made with the Pen tool?
Transformation button
What is Vectr primarily used for?
Creating vector graphics
Which characteristic is crucial for a good poster design?
Choosing an appropriate font size
What is the main purpose of creating a poster?
To provide information
Which tool in Vectr is used to create custom lines and shapes one point at a time?
Brush tool
Which image format is not supported by Vectr for saving drawings?
TIFF
What is the symbol used by an organization, group, or individual to promote public recognition called?
Emblem
What is the primary function of a logo?
Symbol
In the context of modern art, what concept is emphasized?
Less is more
Which tool in Vectr allows you to add pre-made graphics to your artwork?
Elements Tool
When designing logos, which ratio is commonly applied for aesthetic appeal?
Golden Ratio
Which tool in Vectr is used for both horizontal and vertical rotation of drawings?
Pen Tool
How can you modify the drawing created using the Pen Tool in Vectr?
By double-clicking on it
Which tool in Vectr is used to adjust the transparency of artwork?
Opacity Tool
What is the key feature of a silhouette?
It is a representation using only lines
In Vectr, how can you change the thickness of your artwork?
Using the Resize tool
Study Notes
Graphic Design and Vectr
- Graphic design is a way of conveying ideas through visuals and design.
- Vectr is a free graphics editor used to create vector graphics easily.
Pictograms and Posters
- A pictogram is a picture that represents a word or phrase, or a pictorial representation of data using icons, symbols or images.
- A symbol used by an organization, group, or individual to promote public recognition is known as a logo.
- The main purpose of creating a poster is to advertise, protest, or raise awareness.
- Characteristics of a good poster include a unique and memorable message, good choice of background and foreground color, and choosing an appropriate font size.
Tools and Techniques
- The Pen tool is used to create custom lines and shapes one point at a time.
- The Elements tool is used to add readymade graphics in your artwork.
- The Flip tool is used to rotate your drawing horizontally and vertically in Vectr.
- The Border Tool is used to increase or decrease the thickness of your artwork in Vectr.
- The Opacity Tool is used to increase or decrease the transparency of your artwork in Vectr.
- The Subtract tool is used to remove the selected portion from an existing selection.
- The Intersect tool is used to select the common area between two selected images.
Graphic Design Principles
- The basic idea behind modern art is "less is more".
- The Golden Ratio is the ratio to be applied while designing logos.
- A silhouette is a 2D representation of an outline of an object.
Working with Vectr
- Vectr allows you to save your drawing in all formats except BMP.
- You can reset the page size of your artwork in Vectr by unlocking the lock between the height and width block.
- There are 3 variations for filling color in your artwork: color, linear gradient, and radial gradient.
- You can modify the drawing made using the Pen tool by double-clicking on the drawing.
- The Transformation button is used to change the shape of the drawing made using the Pen tool.
Qualities of a Good Graphic Designer
- Qualities of a good graphic designer include creativity, passion, curiosity, openness, ability to take criticism, and patience.
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