Lethe

Hey fedi,
I'm looking for #floss / #opensource recommendations for software to create flyers, posters, zines and such.
So far I've used #Krita for designing things and #Scribus for creating the PDF files my print service wants. But it didn't feel like the best approach.
I also used #inkscape, e.g. for moderation cards.

Is there another software I'm missing out on? (Never got cozy with GIMP)
Am I on the right path and just need practice?
I'm also happy to hear about good guides :)

Pls 

Apr 7 at 2:51pmWeb
Show threadMartin Owens 16h ago

@lethe

I think you've got most of the tools.

There are some workflow techniques you can use, and make sure you've got the latest version of Krita which came out week before last as I think that improves text handling for your workflow.

For inkscape the limitation will be color managed PDF output. At least until 1.5 comes out.

Show threadLethe14h ago

@doctormo
Could you elaborate on those workflow techniques or point me somewhere? :)

I got the last version of Krita, was really happy about that. The old text tool was a big pain point, I've never been waiting for an update for a software (aside from games) so eagerly^^

So for colour management, I would need to create my flyer in inkscape and then pass it through Scribus again to get an output with CMYK profile?
Forgive me if this is a weird question, I don't know much about colour profiles

Show threadMartin Owens 5h ago

@lethe

Maybe.

If you don't need specific control of your blacks, you can just pass it to scribus.

If you just need to get colors accurate, you don't need scribus at all, just load the icc profile your printer recommends into inkscape and switch on the print proofing. Then send the printer the sRGB PDF, it's a wider gamut anyway and you'll have already done the gamut and accuracy checking.

When you need specific control of output, you need a bit more scribus. Or Inkscape 1.5.

Show threadFodongo16h ago
@lethe I use Krita and Scribus, just like that... Maybe you could exchange Scribus for LibreOffice, in case Scribus isn't doing it for you? :)
Show threadLethe14h ago
@fodongozine
Could you tell me a bit more about your workflow?
So far i made a finished design in krita, and then just passed it through scribus to get a PDF with CMYK colour profile.
But I think Scribus can do way more than that, and I might wanna look into it, start creating the layout and content etc in scribus as well, and just design artworks/logos in krita or inkscape as needed 🤔
Show threadFodongo3h ago
@lethe i can send you a quick video tomorrow! My process is very much not refined and very ad hoc, but I can show you and hopefully something in there helps :)
Show threadSean Tilley22m ago

@lethe Although it’s web-based, I’m a very big fan of Penpot as a design tool! It’s my go-to for mockups and design work.

https://penpot.app/

Penpot: The Design platform for Design & Code Collaboration

Penpot is the open-source free design software that connects designers and developers with no handoff drama. Prototyping, UI design and code - all in one app.