For those who may not know, Inkscape is a free & open-source vector-graphics design program that is an excellent alternative to Adobe Illustrator. I've been using Inkscape ever since I moved to Linux as my primary OS. I designed the DS-Tech Media logo with it, and I use it to design my OBS-Studio scenes and layouts, most of the graphics in my videos, and every video thumbnail.
Running your favourite #Linux distro with #Android 13, #OBS adds official support for Flatpak & AJA, Chrome OS does a Flex, and Inkscape gets a UX overhaul.https://t.co/Sl9VEdBiNq
ā LinuxGameCast (@VennStone) February 16, 2022
I'd be interested to have you test 1.2 and see if it's heading in the right direction for you. https://t.co/crsKOFquDD
ā Martin Owens (@realdoctormo) February 18, 2022
I replied to a tweet by Linux GameCast who mentioned that in their latest episode of Linux Weekly Daily Webcast that Inkscape would be getting a user-interface overhaul. In my reply I mentioned that the first major overhaul from version 1.0 had made Inkscape unusable for me, and Martin Owens(@realdoctormo on Twitter) reached out, and asked me to test the 1.2-alpha release and let him know if it fixed my issues.
And Sure Enough, IT DID!
Basically I use Inkscape for 85% of any visual work I do, and I've been stuck using 0.92 because of the weird issues with the interface on 1.0.
Having a developer from one of the main tools you use reach out to you on Twitter is an awesome experience, and just another benefit of open-source software.
I'll wait until there's an official release before I move to 1.2, but it's a relief to know that I won't have to stick with 0.92 forever since there's so many awesome new features.