How to Draw Vector Shapes in Affinity Designer

Introduction to All Shape Building Tools in AD V1 & V2

Welcome to this in-depth course on drawing vector shapes in Affinity Designer, an industry-leading vector graphics software renowned for its user-friendly interface, powerful tools, and versatility in creating stunning visuals. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced designer seeking to enhance your Affinity Designer skills, this comprehensive course will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to master vector shape creation.

What you’ll learn

  • Effective use of Shape Tool.
  • Boolean Operations.
  • Pen Tool and Node Tool.
  • Powerful Shape Builder Tool.
  • Knife Tool.
  • Vector Fill Tool.
  • Cornel and Contour Tools.

Course Content

  • Basics –> 5 lectures • 28min.
  • Shape Drawing V1 & V2 –> 9 lectures • 58min.
  • New Shape Builder Tool in Affinity Designer V2 –> 12 lectures • 50min.
  • Summary –> 3 lectures • 15min.

Auto Draft

Requirements

Welcome to this in-depth course on drawing vector shapes in Affinity Designer, an industry-leading vector graphics software renowned for its user-friendly interface, powerful tools, and versatility in creating stunning visuals. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced designer seeking to enhance your Affinity Designer skills, this comprehensive course will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to master vector shape creation.

What You’ll Learn

Throughout this course, you’ll embark on a journey of mastering vector shape creation in Affinity Designer, delving into the fundamentals of vector graphics, and exploring the software’s extensive shape manipulation tools. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Grasp the Fundamentals of Vector Graphics: Understand the core principles of vector graphics, including their scalability, resolution independence, and editing flexibility.
  • Harness the Power of the Pen Tool: Master the Pen tool, the cornerstone of vector shape creation, to draw precise and customizable paths.
  • Master Shape Building and Modification: Utilize the Shape Builder tool to effortlessly combine and modify shapes, achieving complex and intricate designs.
  • Manipulate Anchor Points with Precision: Employ the Add Anchor Point and Delete Anchor Point tools to refine your shapes, adding and removing points for enhanced control.
  • Convert Points with Ease: Leverage the Convert Point tool to seamlessly transform points, altering their type and creating dynamic shapes.
  • Command the Node Tool: Masterfully select and manipulate points using the Node tool, gaining precise control over individual shape components.
  • Resize, Rotate, and Reflect with Confidence: Utilize the Transform panel to effortlessly resize, rotate, and reflect shapes, achieving the desired placement and orientation.
Get Tutorial