Mastering Affinity Designer V2 on the iPad

Name: Mastering Affinity Designer V2 on the iPad
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A Beginners Guide for Illustration and Graphic Design

Created byPriscilla Adei-Cardwell

Last updated 10/2024

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What you'll learn

How to navigate the Affinity Designer V2 iPad interface, command controller and gestures to simplify your workflow.
Key tools like the Pen, Pencil, Shape, Gradient, Text tool, Shape builder, Stroke width and Corner with their contextual menus.
How to use the studios: Colour, stroke, Layers, FX, Assets, stock studio and Navigation.
How to create flat and 3D vector illustrations simply and clearly and export in various formats.

Course content

2 sections • 18 lectures • 2h 6m total length

Mastering Affinity Designer V2 on the iPad2:54
Master affinity designer v2 on the iPad to create scalable vector art, using pen, pencil, gradient, and text, while completing two projects: a coffee cup and a 3D plant-based print.
Class Resources0:41
Download the class resources, including color palettes and sketches, to follow along. Import them into Affinity Designer v2, then explore the gallery and interface in the next lesson.
The Gallery and App Settings7:31
Explore the affinity designer v2 on iPad gallery view, import content, manage live docs, new projects, templates, and settings.
Creating a New Document3:28
The Global and Quick Menus7:02
Explore the global and quick menus, and learn to use the command controller, navigator studio, grids, and snapping to craft vector work across vector and pixel personas.
The Colour and Stroke Studio10:04
Set up your class project in Affinity Designer, import the sketch, and create a named teacup vector layer. Explore the Color Studio for stroke, fill, swatches, and palettes.
The Shape, Move and Builder Tool8:41
Master the shape, move, node, and shape builder tools in Affinity Designer v2 on iPad to construct a teacup vector. Apply shadows, highlights, and adjustments using insertion targets and curves.
The Pencil and Node Tool9:35
Master affinity designer v2 on the iPad by using the pencil tool with pressure curves. Use the stroke width tool to shape steam from a teacup and refine with stabilizers.
The Pen Tool9:41
Learn the pen tool in Affinity Designer v2 on iPad: place nodes, adjust bezier curves, and switch modes (pen, line, polygon, smart, snap) across artboards with reference images.
The Layers Studio9:56
Explore the layers studio on the iPad in Affinity Designer, on the right side, managing vectors, pixel layers, and images; learn merge, rasterize, non-destructive warp, grouping, and solo mode.

Creating the Flower Pot10:04
Learn to build a 3D style flower pot illustration in Affinity Designer on iPad, using layered vector shapes, gradients, shadows, highlights, and the Effects Studio to create reusable styles.
Creating the Money Plant5:48
Create a money plant in Affinity Designer on iPad by forming circular leaves with gradients and highlights, applying gaussian blur, then draw stems in line mode and group the plant.
Creating the Monstera11:51
Create the monstera leaves and stems with the pencil and pen tools, enabling auto close and layer grouping to apply gradients for the Swiss cheese monstera with cutouts and highlights.
Creating the Second Flower Pot4:03
Create the flower pot with shapes, shadows, and highlights, fill with medium orange and no stroke, then add off white highlights and group the layers into the finished pot.
Creating the Cactus10:28
Create cactus segments, highlights, and spines using pencil, gradient, and pen tools, organize layers into cactus shapes and highlight groups, then apply gaussian blur and glow for realistic lighting.
Creating the Background and Adding Text and Using the Asset Studio7:46
Create a background and add a quote to your art print in Affinity Designer on the iPad, saving grouped illustrations as assets and using the Asset Studio for reuse.
Exporting Your Content5:45
Export your art from affinity designer on the iPad using built-in export or the export persona, choosing formats, background (transparent or white), dimensions, and artboard or whole document options.
Closing Thoughts1:26
Create versatile vector illustrations in Affinity Designer v2 on the iPad by experimenting with shapes, text, gradients, and color palettes, share your work, and join the discussion.

Requirements

An iPad, a stylus and the Affinity Designer V2 app

Description

About This Class

Welcome to my course: Mastering Affinity Designer V2 on the iPad: A Beginner’s Guide for Illustration and Graphic Design! In this beginner-friendly course with clear, step-by-step lessons and hands-on projects, you'll learn how to create stunning vector illustrations using Affinity Designer 2.5 on your iPad.

As an experienced educator with 20 years of teaching experience, as well as running my own business in illustration and surface pattern design, I’ll guide you through mastering Affinity Designer's interface and tools.

We’ll approach vector design from a digital artist’s perspective, especially for those transitioning from pixel-based programs like Procreate. By the end of the course, you'll have two exciting projects under your belt:

A flat-style coffee cup illustration- to learn the basic tools of the interface.
A 3D style plant-based art print- to learn how to add dimension and effects to your art.

Key skills you will learn:

Navigating Affinity Designer 2.5 on the iPad and how to customize your settings.

The basics of creating and setting up new documents.
Key tools like the Pen, Pencil, Shape, Gradient, Text Tool, Color Picker, and Shape Builder.
The importance of the Contextual Menu and how it adapts to different tools.
How to use essential studios such as Color, Layers, Stroke, and FX.
Simple gestures and shortcuts to streamline your workflow on the iPad.
How to export your artwork in different file formats.

To make this process even easier, I’ve provided sketches and color palettes for both projects, so you can follow along seamlessly. All you'll need for this class is your iPad, a stylus, and the Affinity Designer v2 app.

Who should take this course?

Illustrators expanding their portfolio with vector art.
Graphic designers wanting to move to a non-subscription based vector design program on the iPad
Surface pattern designers looking to create versatile scalable vector designs.
Digital artists transitioning from pixel-based programs to vector art.
Beginners wanting a simple and clear introduction to Affinity Designer 2.5 for iPad.

Affinity Designer 2.5 is a powerful tool for digital artists, and this course is designed to help you confidently master its interface, workflow, and creative potential. Join me and gain the skills needed to take your vector illustration skills to the next level!

Who this course is for:

This course is perfect for: Illustrators and graphic designers looking to add vector art to their skillset; Creatives wanting to switch to a non-subscription-based vector design program and learn a new interface and beginners eager to learn Affinity Designer and create scalable, professional-quality artwork.

Mastering Affinity Designer V2 on the iPad

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Course content

Introduction to Affinity Designer: Creating a Flat Vector illustration10 lectures • 1hr 10min

Creating a 3D Plant Based Vector Art Print8 lectures • 57min

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