What this book covers

Chapter 1, Inkscape 101: The Basics discusses vector graphics—what they are, how they differ from the rasterized images, what this means in terms of their creation, and how best to use them on the web. Then it gives simple instructions about using Inkscape including installation, details about all the menus and tools, and creating some simple and complex objects.

Chapter 2, Designing Site Layouts introduces design techniques that can make web pages move from good to great, describes a simple web page layout, and then shows you how to make a site that has a header, navigation bar, and content areas.

Chapter 3, Making Diagrams, Site Maps, and More teaches you how to use Inkscape to create diagrams, charts, and site maps—including the basics for what each type of diagram is, what it would be used for, and then how best to create each of them.