Learn to create stunning web designs with Affinity Designer, a powerful vector graphic design software. This comprehensive masterclass covers everything from the basics to advanced techniques, providing you with the skills and knowledge to design visually appealing and user-friendly websites. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced designer, this course will elevate your web design skills using Affinity Designer.
What you’ll learn:
Module 1: Introduction
1. What is an Affinity Designer
2. Let’s take a look around and explore the interface
Module 2: Creating and Managing Documents
3. How to create new Documents
4. How to manage already created documents
5. How to View Your Documents
6. How to use the view Modes
Module 3: Artboards in Web Design
7. What are Artboards
8. How to add and remove Artboards
9. How to Manage Your Artboards
10. How to export the Artboards
Module 4: Drawing Shapes in Affinity Designer
11. The drawing shapes tools
12. How to use Shape presets
13. How to use the pen tool
14. How to use brushes in Affinity Designer
15. How to add gradients using the Fill tool
16. How to use Symbols
17. How to use the drawing modes to Simulate Masking
Module 5: Customizing Your Artwork
18. How to use the Corner tool
19. How to use the point transform tool
20. How to add multiple strokes and fills
21. How to use the vector crop tool
Module 6: Transforming Your Artwork
22. How to rotate, reflect, move, and resize objects
23. How to align and distribute objects
24. How to create complex shapes from simple objects
Module 7: Working with Text in Affinity
25. How to create artistic text
26. How to create Paragraphs
27. How to create text on a path
28. How to add guides and column guides
Module 8: Using Layers and Panels
29. Working with layers and Layers panel
30. Layer clipping and Masking
31. How to use the stroke panel
32. How to use the effects panel
33. How to use the History Panel
Module 9: Saving, Printing, and Exporting
34. Saving and Printing your artwork
35. Saving by exporting
36. Using the Export Persona
Career Path:
Upon completing the “Web Design in Affinity Designer Masterclass,” you’ll be well-prepared for various web design career opportunities. Here’s a suggested career path:
1. Junior Web Designer:
– Start as a junior web designer, working with a team or under the guidance of a senior designer.
– Focus on implementing web design projects using Affinity Designer.
2. Web Designer:
– As you gain experience, take on more responsibilities in designing web interfaces and layouts.
– Work on projects for different clients and industries.
3. Senior Web Designer:
– With advanced skills in Affinity Designer, lead web design projects.
– Mentor junior designers and contribute to the creative direction of projects.
4. User Experience (UX) Designer:
– Specialize in user experience design, focusing on creating intuitive and user-friendly web interfaces.
– Collaborate closely with developers and conduct user research.
5. Freelance Web Designer:
– Explore freelance opportunities, where you can work with a variety of clients and industries.
– Build a portfolio showcasing your Affinity Designer skills to attract clients.
6. Web Design Agency Owner:
– Establish your web design agency, providing design services to businesses and organizations.
– Manage a team of designers and expand your client base.