It looks like Vector Networks is based on Boris Dalstein's work (https://www.borisdalstein.com/research/phd). He even has a startup (VGC) for Vector Graphic Editing tool based on these concepts. It is pretty cool!
P.S. I have no affiliation with his work, although I did contribute 10$ to his Kickstarter Campaign back in the day.
P.S. I have no affiliation with his work, although I did contribute 10$ to his Kickstarter Campaign back in the day.