[MR.NEED ANSWERS]

do i have to know alot of different forms of mathematics inorder to be able to do/use any vector design software like corel draw or inkscape etc. for example ? because i wasnt that good in math when i was in grade school at all...or can a person like myself some how get by without knowing geometry and alot of math type stuff with these vector design softwares? ?

 

[splathead]

No math needed at all for these programs. Other than basics like sizing your design in inches, etc.

These programs are made for artists and graphic designers, not mathematicians.

 

[sonambulo]

I think by vector it is meant to decsribe variability in magnitude in both the X(left,right) and Y(up, down) direction but this has nothing really to do with using it.

 

[frankiko]

i think you still need math.. not much....tiny very basic ones. like....
"one-fourth inch" is also called "quarter of an inch"....
"4-up to a page" is also 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 (or vice versa)
"client needs you to design a yard x 2 feet banner"....you should be able to translate that into inches or cm on your program.....

i have few more math terms we normally use in graphic designing but i am pretty sure you already got the idea....basic math is needed. the good news is, in my experience, those math basic needed can be learned while learning those graphic programs.

 

[pukingdeserthobo]

nah your good like most of the other have said dont really need to know much just basic math

 

[ino]

one great invention was the creatation of the calculator,Couldn,t live without one,

 

[Catbox]

3rd grade math is all you need... look at me...lol

I'm just kidding... i made it to 5th grade...

 

[p.ervin]

i love love love math but you don't need it for this work, a lot of companies print the measurements for t-shirts they are pretty basic, create a placement guideline for yourself (ex: for left chest small-tshirt 3 inches down from collar 1.5 inches from armpit inseam) you get the idea.

 

[MR.NEED ANSWERS]

lol.......HA,AH

thinks everyone...i feel better!!!

lol

 

[mandobear]

All that mathematical stuff is done behind the scenes in vector programs. All you have to worry about is making your artwork look pretty with the tools provided to you in those programs.

 

[KenS]

If you can use a ruler you can use Corel. The only measurements I use is how tall and how wide the design is.