What you'll learn

You will learn advanced Affinity skills

You will learn how to use the Pen Tool

You will learn how to use the Shape Builder

You will learn how to use the Knife Tool

You will learn how to create 3D designs

You will learn how to vectorize photos

You will learn how to create advanced gradients

You will learn how to turn a sketch into vector art

Requirements

Before taking this course, you should already know the basics of Affinity Designer (how to add shapes, how to change the color of shapes, a basic understanding of layers, etc.)

Description

Are you ready to unlock the full potential of Affinity Designer?This course is for anyone that already knows the basics of Affinity Designer, but wants to take their skills to the next level. In this course, we will learn about the most powerful tools Affinity Designer has to offer. We will learn about the Pen Tool, the Shape Builder, the Knife Tool, advanced Gradients, vectorizing photos, and so much more!Before taking this course, you should already know the basics of Affinity Designer (how to add shapes, how to change the color of shapes, a basic understanding of layers, etc.) But even though this course isn't for beginners, I will still carefully explain everything we learn in the course. This course assumes you know the basics of Affinity Designer, not that you are an expert!As long as you know the basics of Affinity Designer, then you will be able to easily follow along with these tutorials. We will start nice and simple, and then gradually build up to more advanced skills.All of the course exercise files are available to download, so that you can follow along with all of the videos. We will complete lots of projects together, so that you can see how everything you've learned can be used in the real world. I know you're going to love this course. The tutorials are a lot of fun, and I know you will learn a lot. So if you're ready to take your Affinity Designer skills to the next level, then please join me in the course! :)

Overview

Section 1: Course Introduction

Lecture 1 Welcome!

Lecture 2 Download the Exercise Files

Section 2: The Paper Cutout Effect

Lecture 3 The Paper Cutout Effect

Lecture 4 Layer Effects

Lecture 5 Duplicating Layer Effects

Lecture 6 The Pen Tool

Lecture 7 Avocado Mini Project

Lecture 8 Colorful Map Project

Section 3: Using Photos for Flat Design

Lecture 9 Using Photos for Flat Design

Lecture 10 Finding Reference Images

Lecture 11 Adding Reference Images

Lecture 12 Pen Tool Sharp Corners

Lecture 13 Fill Color Strategy

Lecture 14 Flat Design Model

Lecture 15 Flat Design Model (Part 2)

Section 4: Turning Sketches Into Vectors

Lecture 16 Turning Sketches Into Vectors

Lecture 17 Sketching

Lecture 18 Knife Tool

Lecture 19 Pen and Node Tool Review

Lecture 20 Stroke Pressure

Lecture 21 Placing Colors Behind Strokes

Lecture 22 How to Shade

Lecture 23 How to Highlight

Lecture 24 Teapot Project

Section 5: Adding Style to Vectors

Lecture 25 Adding Style to Vectors

Lecture 26 Loose Sketching

Lecture 27 Open Strokes

Lecture 28 Color Hunt

Lecture 29 Adding Color Hunt Colors

Lecture 30 Blend Mode Shadows

Lecture 31 Extra Blend Mode Practice

Lecture 32 Rainy Day Project

Section 6: The Stained Glass Effect

Lecture 33 The Stained Glass Effect

Lecture 34 Shape Builder

Lecture 35 Gradient Fills

Lecture 36 Snow Globe Project

Lecture 37 Rose Project

Section 7: Creating 3D Designs

Lecture 38 Creating 3D Designs

Lecture 39 The Importance of References

Lecture 40 The Basics of 3D

Lecture 41 Transparent Gradients

Lecture 42 Artboards

Lecture 43 Game Piece Project

Lecture 44 Game Piece Project (Part 2)

Lecture 45 Cake Project

Lecture 46 Cake Project (Part 2)

Lecture 47 Course Conclusion

This course is for anyone that already knows the basics of Affinity Designer, but wants to take their skills to the next level.