diff --git a/content/news/033/graphite.png b/content/news/033/graphite.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..4cbb61c39 Binary files /dev/null and b/content/news/033/graphite.png differ diff --git a/content/news/033/index.md b/content/news/033/index.md index 463144d25..45da01c69 100644 --- a/content/news/033/index.md +++ b/content/news/033/index.md @@ -323,6 +323,41 @@ between the old and the new architecture. [vismut-zulip]: https://vismut.zulipchat.com [vismut-blog]: https://orsvarn.com/vismut-architecture/ +### [Graphite][graphite-website] + + + +Graphite ([website][graphite-website], [GitHub][graphite-repo], +[Discord][graphite-discord], [Twitter][graphite-twitter]) is a free +in-development raster and vector 2D graphics editor. It will be powered by a +node graph compositing engine that supercharges your layer stack, providing a +completely non-destructive editing experience. + +The past month's Sprint 14 has focused on further editor features and UX +improvements: + +- **It's your type:** The Text tool now provides over 1400 fonts with +bold/italic styles from the Google Fonts library. + +- **Oh snap!:** A refactor and polish pass on the snapping system provides +better clarity and consistency. And shapes now have outlines on hover and +selection for easier targeting. + +- **Have a dialog:** Supported by a refactor that moved dialog layouts into the +Rust backend, users can now create new documents of specified sizes and export +artwork as PNG/JPG with new File menu dialogs. + +- **Pack it up:** The web component of the stack was finally upgraded to +Webpack 5 which cleans up a mess of outdated dependencies. + +[Open the editor][graphite-live-demo] in your browser and give it a try. + +[graphite-website]: https://graphite.rs +[graphite-repo]: https://github.com/GraphiteEditor/Graphite +[graphite-discord]: https://discord.graphite.rs +[graphite-twitter]: https://twitter.com/GraphiteEditor +[graphite-live-demo]: https://editor.graphite.rs + ## Library Updates ### [Notan v0.3.0][Notan]