Want to feel more confident using Affinity Designer before diving into the Masterclass?
If you’re excited to join the Affinity Designer Surface Pattern Design Masterclass, but feel like you could use a quick skills refresh first—you’re not alone.
Many students tell me they feel unsure about the basics, like how the app works, where tools are, and how to set up files the right way.
That’s exactly why I created Affinity Designer Basics for iPad—a no-fuss, beginner-friendly course to help you feel at home inside the app, fast.
What’s inside:
✔ 20+ short, easy-to-follow lessons you can watch anytime
✔ Workbooks and cheat sheets to make things even simpler
✔ Covers the essentials: interface, layers, tools, vector shapes, effects, and more
You’ll learn how to:
- Navigate the app without frustration
- Set up files and use basic tools confidently
- Create and edit vector shapes
- Export and share your designs the right way
Who's it for?
✔ Total beginners or anyone switching from Illustrator or Photoshop
✔ Artists, illustrators, or designers who want to use their iPad for pro-level design work
✔ Anyone who wants to skip the subscription fees and get lifetime access to powerful design tools
The Curriculum
- Welcome to the Basics of Affinity Designer! (1:45)
- M1 Intro to Affinity Designer Foundations (2:56)
- M1 L1 IPad Basic Care / My Set Up (4:38)
- M1 L1 - Addendum Reordering Document Presets (1:40)
- M1 L2 Installing Affinity Designer and Tools (7:11)
- M1 L3 Creating and Saving a Document (6:19)
- M1 L4 Getting Around Affinity Designer (16:40)
- M1 L5 Organizing and Managing Projects (11:03)
- M1 L6 Story Time and Collecting Inspiration (5:37)
- M2 L1 Foundational Shape Tools (8:20)
- M2 L2 Advanced Shape Tools (12:11)
- M2 L3 Vector Drawing Tools (10:00)
- M2 L4 Advanced Drawing Tools (10:25)
- M2 L5 The Transform Tools (9:56)
- M2 L6 Part 2 Altering Shapes with the Geometry Tools and Shapebuilder (7:50)
- M2 Lesson 7 The Intuitive Context Bar (10:49)
- M2 Lesson 8 Floral Vase Part 1: The Vector Foundation (22:25)
- M2 L9 Bonus Teapot (15:23)
- M2 L10 Transform Origin Point / Power Duplicate Radial Repeat (5:11)
Feel ready to go?
Your next step in Affinity Designer starts right here.
The Affinity Designer Basics Mini-Course gives you the first 3 foundational modules from the full Affinity Designer Foundations program. It’s designed to help beginners and hobbyists build confidence quickly, without needing to commit to the full course right away.
You can get instant, self-paced access today for $97.
This mini-course is perfect if you want to:
- Learn the essentials of Affinity Designer at a comfortable pace
- Build a strong foundation before diving deeper into card design or surface pattern work
- Explore digital art without feeling overwhelmed
- Decide later if you’d like to continue into the full Foundations course (you’ll receive a special student-only discount when you’re ready)
If you’re feeling excited to begin, simply hit the “Enroll Now” button and you’ll be inside the course within minutes.
And if you’re still deciding, that’s absolutely okay too — come back anytime. This mini-course stays available year-round.
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