Intermediate - Advanced Course in Affinity Publisher V1 & V2

Explore shapes from basic to custom in Affinity Publisher, using tools like the pen tool, and complete two poster designs for your project.

Group shapes quickly by selecting them and choosing group from the layer menu, then double click to edit inside the group and move items individually while keeping the group intact.

Master copy and replicate shapes in affinity publisher by using the alt key to drag duplicates, and using edit duplicate or command/ctrl J for rapid repetition with alignment.

Explore shape options in Affinity Publisher by converting shapes to curves and manipulating the red dot to transform circles, polygons, and donuts into custom forms for charts or pie graphs.

Turn your shapes into picture frames in Affinity Publisher, then drag and drop or place images into them using the layer menu.

Create custom shapes with the pen tool, set stroke and no fill, place points, and refine with move, rotate, scale, and the node tool, using or disabling the rubber band.

Learn to draw a fish shape using the pen tool in Affinity Publisher, starting with straight lines, then refine with the Node tool to round corners and adjust curves.

Master pen tool techniques to convert curves into straight lines by clicking the last point. Speed up vector graphics workflows and reduce points for a cleaner fish design example.

Master advanced vector curves by using multiple handles and the alt key to break and create two handles, producing smooth, symmetric curves in Affinity Publisher and other design tools.

Explore stroke customization in Affinity Publisher by adjusting caps (rounded, square, extended), joints, and mitre beveling to shape corners, with practical tips on extension and corner behavior.

Explore how to add arrows to lines in Affinity Publisher, adjust end positions, flip orientation, and position strokes inside, outside, or at the center on closed shapes.

Create an eclipse poster by combining moon and sun shapes with ellipses, copies, and layer geometry subtract, then align, group, scale, apply glow, and export as pdf.

Craft the eclipse poster for the Run from the Sun album using a Beirut font, fold a corner, center the text, and export to pdf with bleed and printer marks.

Set up a print-ready A3 whale poster in Affinity Publisher v1 and v2 by configuring 300 dpi, CMYK color, 3 mm bleed, embedded images, vector shapes, and text.

Create a whale poster by choosing a turquoise petrol blue color, adjusting stroke width and inner or outer alignment, and using joins to shape corners.

Export your whale poster as a PDF/X-4, include printer marks and bleed, and decide whether to embed fonts or convert text to curves before saving.

Learn to create various types of tables in Affinity Publisher, use easy table-building techniques for your project, and design interesting looking tables.

Copy and paste spreadsheet data from Excel into Publisher by selecting cells and evenly distributing rows and columns, then note changes won't update live unless re-imported.

Discover how to change text color in Affinity Publisher by selecting cells, using the character panel to set font color, and experimenting with different typefaces.

Format tables in affinity publisher by adjusting fill, stroke, and inner lines for a corporate look, then insert a photo into a cell and manage layers for proper visibility.

Create a two-by-four table in Affinity Publisher, place photos in cells, and align text and images with vertical centering, cell padding, and border removal.

Design a client-ready pdf brochure featuring three price categories with images and styled shapes, set up an a4 landscape document with print presets, for use on websites and emails.

Create a two-column, ten-row table for three hotel meal plans in the poster, paste from Excel, and use ticks to mark inclusions; lock the layer and apply light gray borders.

Create colored tick and cross markers in a poster table using shapes, color, and 3D effects. Learn to copy, align, group, and place them in table cells with proper centering.

Explore layers and master pages to build a multi-page brochure. Save the project for printer-ready output and prep for later screen use with hyperlinks.

Learn how to create and use a master page in Affinity Publisher, apply it across four pages, and manage consistent layouts with locked elements and reusable picture frames.

learn to add pages before or after existing pages, choosing none page or master page. drag a master page to overwrite a page and place front-page image from stock libraries.

Use a master page as a text template in Affinity Publisher by inserting text in a text frame with columns and typeface options, then replace placeholder text on a page.

Detach master page elements to edit on individual pages in Affinity Publisher, resizing and repositioning pictures and text without affecting other master pages.

Create spreads using facing pages for a publication, using master pages to apply colors across left and right pages, and drag and drop pages to maintain correct left/right placement.

Explore how layers relate to pages and master pages in Affinity Publisher, jump to items, toggle visibility, and detach master pages for precise editing.

Apply adjustment layers to non-destructively modify your layout with a black-and-white adjustment that affects the picture and text below. Try switching between adjustments to refine tones and compare results.

Learn how to mask with a gradient to blend two or more images in Affinity Publisher, using a layer mask, gradient tool, and precise positioning for seamless montages.

Create a master page for a brochure by adjusting margins to 35, adding two columns, bleed lines, and light typography (Monserrat), using guides, strokes, and text to define layout.

Clear master pages on the cover and certain pages, add pages with master pages after page seven, and start page numbering in a new section to keep the cover unnumbered.

Create new sections and restart page numbering in Affinity Publisher, adjust master pages and page numbering, and save the document as a reusable template.

Add photos from the stock library, adjust color balance and vibrance to achieve a turquoise-green look, and keep colors consistent across the brochure for a professional print design.

Export the brochure as pdf x full, include bleed and printer's marks, convert images to color spaces, balance resolution at 300 dpi and consider downsampling and jpeg compression.

Explore how styles, including the different types in Affinity Publisher, help manage large publications and ensure document consistency. Learn about the baseline grid to line up text accurately.

Toggle the baseline grid on individual text frames or the whole document via text frame options, and use ignore baseline grid to adjust freely and maintain professionalism.

Create a custom text style in Affinity Publisher from body text, using Times New Roman, set gray color and size, then apply it across the document with automatic updates.

Create a nested paragraph style in Affinity Publisher by basing a heading on the body style, overriding weight, color, and size, and explore how the body updates propagate to headings.

Update a style quickly using the update buttons to apply color and typeface changes across a paragraph or character style, matching text throughout the document.

Explore hyperlinks in PDFs and build a table of contents from page numbers, then apply these techniques in a flexible project with basic and advanced options.

Explore creating an interactive document in Affinity Publisher, featuring a mini e-book with a table of contents, next/previous navigation buttons, and a return-to-contents button; learn its simple setup.

Create and update a table of contents in Affinity Publisher using the text frame tool, the table of contents panel, and a green header paragraph style.

Repurpose a preexisting project for digital output by adding a table of contents, creating two-page double-spread layouts, and embedding clickable links to navigate the document as an interactive pdf.

Save a copy and set up a digital brochure in Affinity Publisher, then add pages, change spreads, and place images and logos for a cinematic layout.

Create and apply paragraph styles for headers, then insert a table of contents in Affinity Publisher, using the Blue Head style to populate entries, adjust spacing and placement.

Learn to fix page numbering in a digital brochure by adjusting sections, restarting numbers, and applying or detaching master pages to control text and layout across spreads.

Update the table of contents in Affinity Publisher using the update button in the View menu to keep page numbers accurate after changes.

Insert footnotes, side notes, and endnotes in affinity publisher using the notes panel and reference window; choose numbering styles like numbers or ABC to fit the layout.

Master multi frames and image autoflow in affinity publisher by placing frames, using arrow keys to arrange them, and autofilling with selected pictures.

Explore Affinity Publisher autoflow images to quickly place multiple frames, and use the repeat option to create ten business cards on one page and ten on the back page.