In this tutorial, we will create a gradient geometric design with Gradient Tool in Inkscape and shape it with patterns.
What you will learn
- How to create a rounded rectangle
- How to change color with the dropper tool
- How to make intersection
- How to round a corner with path effects
- How to do gradient
- How to keep stroke width when scaling object
Tutorial Steps
Step 1
Create a background with the rectangle tool and with dropper tool (D) change the color to Navy Blue (#1e0083ff).
![geometric-gradient-step-1](https://zakeydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/geometric-gradient-step-1.png)
Step 2
Draw a rectangle with Rectangle tool (R) and change the color to Medium Violet Red (#cd0e92ff).
![geometric-gradient-step-2-1](https://zakeydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/geometric-gradient-step-2-1.png)
With edit path by nodes (N)/(F2), click on the rectangle handle and drag down.
![geometric-gradient-step-2-2](https://zakeydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/geometric-gradient-step-2-2.png)
Result:
![geometric-gradient-step-2-3](https://zakeydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/geometric-gradient-step-2-3.png)
Step 3
Create a gradient with transparency with Gradient tool (G).
![geometric-gradient-step-3-1](https://zakeydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/geometric-gradient-step-3-1.png)
Make sure to remove the fill on the bottom node by right click > remove fill.
![geometric-gradient-step-3-2](https://zakeydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/geometric-gradient-step-3-2.png)
Result:
![geometric-gradient-step-3-3](https://zakeydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/geometric-gradient-step-3-3.png)
And add more shapes.
![geometric-gradient-step-3-4](https://zakeydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/geometric-gradient-step-3-4.png)
Step 4
Make the Path fit with the background by duplicating the background with CTRL+D, then select the two objects (background and the rounded rectangle) in Path > Intersection.
![geometric-gradient-step-4-1](https://zakeydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/geometric-gradient-step-4-1.png)
Repeat the steps for all shapes.
![geometric-gradient-step-4-3](https://zakeydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/geometric-gradient-step-4-3.png)
Step 5
Next, create a circle with Ellipse Tool (E) and change the color to Vivid Sky Blue (#48c8ebff). Swap the fill color to stroke in the left corner, right-click on fill > Swap fill and stroke.
![geometric-gradient-step-5-1](https://zakeydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/geometric-gradient-step-5-1.png)
In fill and stroke menu (Shift+Ctrl+F), Change the stroke width to 250px.
![geometric-gradient-step-5-2](https://zakeydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/geometric-gradient-step-5-2.png)
Click on the Stroke paint tab, change to Linear gradient, and you can adjust the handle to move the gradient effect.
![geometric-gradient-step-5-3](https://zakeydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/geometric-gradient-step-5-3.png)
Repeat the steps and add more shapes.
![geometric-gradient-step-5-4](https://zakeydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/geometric-gradient-step-5-4.png)
Step 6
Create a circle with a transparency gradient change the top node color to Atomic Tangerine (#ff9955ff).
![geometric-gradient-step-6-1](https://zakeydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/geometric-gradient-step-6-1.png)
Add more shape and change the color.
![geometric-gradient-step-6-2](https://zakeydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/geometric-gradient-step-6-2.png)
Step 7
Now we are going to give the pattern fill to the shapes, create a circle then in Fill and Stroke menu, cNow we will give the pattern fill to the shapes, create a circle, and change the pattern fill to Stripes 1:1 White in the Fill and Stroke menu.
![geometric-gradient-step-7-1](https://zakeydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/geometric-gradient-step-7-1.png)
Rotate it by clicking twice until the rotate symbols appear.
![geometric-gradient-step-7-2](https://zakeydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/geometric-gradient-step-7-2.png)
Duplicate the shapes with Ctrl+D and place them as you want.
![geometric-gradient-step-7-3](https://zakeydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/geometric-gradient-step-7-3.png)
Smoothly Done!
Easy, I hope you learn to use a gradient with the shapes and patterns to create a geometric gradient background in Inkscape. Have a great day.
![geometric-background-zakeydesign.com](https://zakeydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/geometric-background-zakeydesign.com_-1-1024x576.jpg)