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Mark Thomas

Staffordshire, UK

Self-taught designer and front-end developer, passionate about open source graphics packages Inkscape and GIMP.

Follow me at @designmarkgfx
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My open source story

Open source software opens door to web design career

Mark Thomas talks about the vital role open source tools GIMP and Inkscape played in launching his...
Mark Thomas 01 Apr 2016 384 votes 5 comments

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Commented on 8 Jul 2016
3 open source alternatives to Microsoft Publisher
I think a lot of us would admit we're still not at the point where we can ditch printers altogether. I'm trying though: I've gone as far as digitising my CV and building a semi-interactive HTML page (responsive, of course)...
Commented on 6 Apr 2016
Open source software opens door to web design career
That's great, Michelle. If you don't mind me asking, what was the moment you first realised open source was the way for you, out of interest? What work were you doing at the time?
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