Libre graphics is an open source software established in 2006. Richard stall man conceptualized four ideas as far as 'open design' is concerned that centered around using, copying, manipulating and distributing software. Manipulation and distribution of original work brings to the surface issues regarding licensing and copyrightsIn this context, remix culture promotes integration and manipulation of original work to create new information.

Experiments with Ink scape
Type production and manipulation
Transforming objects to pattern

Creation of pattern based on type design.

Text editing through ripple feature in the distort filter category

Creating a type pattern

Inkscape offers a good range of activities like creation of illustrations, complex paintings, logos and line art. It can prove to be a viable alternative for adobe softwares such as Illustrator though features may vary.

Recently Inkscape has begun encouraging paid development which gives a new light to the software.
http://libregraphicsworld.org/blog/entry/inkscape-starts-encouraging-paid-development

Tutorials on inkscape

Use of GIMP to create universal scale project. The image manipulation shows the universe through layered dimensions.

Steal this film documents the movement against intellectual property and address the basic issue of copyrights and distribution.
Their film, Steal this film II talks in favor of the creative future of intellectual property.

Steal this film documents the movement against intellectual property and address the basic issue of copyrights and distribution.
Their film, Steal this film II talks in favor of the creative future of intellectual property.

ALEXANDRE PROKOUDINE observes declining user activity on GIMP and reasons out many facts that contribute to the downturn of the 20 year old software. One major drawback is the technological reliability of GIMP on GEGL(an image processing library) which requires the user to learn not only GIMP processes but also GEGL codings.

http://libregraphicsworld.org/blog/entry/gimp-is-20-years-old-what-is-next

South by Southwest interactive is a platform or festival for interactive media involving digital media and technology held annually.
For the past 30 years it has promoted creative production in the fields of music, film and interactive media, the characters of which are closely related to remix culture.