*NEW* AD 78 - Building Strong Collections that Feel Cohesive and Intentional
*NEW* AD 55 How Symbols in Affinity Designer Power Surface Pattern Design
*NEW* AD 071 - Understanding Essential Pattern Repeat Layouts
*NEW* AD 68 - Fundamentals of Vector Drawing - 2026
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Intro to AD 68 - Fundamentals of Vector Drawing (1:46)
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Lesson 1 Creating Simple Flowers with Shape Tools (9:05)
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Lesson 2 Adding Stems, Leaves, and Layered Details (7:46)
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Lesson 3 Using the Pen Tool with Confidence (9:12)
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Lesson 4 Editing and Continuing Shapes Smoothly (7:33)
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Lesson 5 Sculpting and Shaping More Efficiently (8:57)
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Lesson 6 Building Variety and Organizing Assets (6:10)
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Lesson 7 Wrap Up and Closing Thoughts (1:10)
AD 60 Boolean Operations and Shape Builder Overview
AD 36 - The Command Controller in Affinity Designer
Checkpoint #2
Supplementary Information and Resources
*NEW* AD 072 - Design Essentials Blender Prints in AD
AD 41 - Color Foundations in Affinity Designer
Using Global Colors
Pixel vs. Vector Art
AD 19 - Folk Art Reflected Repeat Butterfly with a Reusable Symbol Template
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Intro to AD19 Folk Art Reflected Repeat Butterfly with a Reusable Symbol Template (0:53)
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Lesson 1 Inspiration, Examples and Overview (9:20)
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Lesson 2 Reflection Template and Rough Sketch (7:45)
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Lesson 3 Creating Vector Assets and Filling (12:30)
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Lesson 4 Adding Decorative Details with Clipping Masks (8:42)
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Lesson 5 Filling Out and Perfecting the Layout (8:30)
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Lesson 6 Final Touches and Making the Pattern (5:32)
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Lesson 7 Closing Thoughts and Mockups (0:40)
REVIEW: Module 1 from Affinity Designer Foundations - Welcome and Foundations
*Updated* AD 80 - Stroke Profile in AD for Pattern Design
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Intro to AD21 Stroke Profiles in Affinity Designer (1:18)
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Lesson 1 Overview and Stroke Profile Examples (10:27)
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Lesson 2 Ogee Inspired Design Planning (11:42)
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Lesson 3 Creating Leaves, Stems and Petals (8:35)
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Lesson 4 The Assymetrical Central Elements (7:19)
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Lesson 5 Layering with Texture for Interest (10:42)
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Lesson 6 Adjusting the Pattern Components (9:50)
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Lesson 7 Closing Thoughts and Mockups (0:57)
*Updated* AD 22 - Full Drop with Double Reflection Simple Tile
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Intro to AD22 Tile Patterns with Double Reflection Template (0:46)
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Lesson 1 lnspiration, Examples and Overview (5:46)
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Lesson 2 Understanding the Template Layout (8:30)
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Lesson 3 Creating Motifs with Stroke Profiles (8:22)
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Lesson 4 Reflection Boundaries and Symmetry (8:37)
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Lesson 5 Adding Texture and Other Refinements (8:44)
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Lesson 6 The Result and Planning Your Next Design (5:39)
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Lesson 7 Wrap Up, Mock Ups and Closing Thoughts (0:37)
*Updated* AD 26 - Reflected Repeat Ogee Template - Alternating Butterflies
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Intro to AD 26 Ogee Butterfly Repeat in Affinity Designer with Alternating Corners (0:59)
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Lesson 1 Overview and Project Details (6:26)
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Lesson 2 Planning Using the Pixel Sketch (8:10)
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Lesson 3 Alternate Butterfly Shape (7:07)
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Lesson 4 Adding Texture and Adjusting (9:13)
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Lesson 5 Finish, Export and Test (7:23)
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Lesson 6 Closing Thoughts and Mockups (0:52)
*Updated* AD 39 - Succulent Vector Drawing Efficiency Techniques
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Intro to Vector Succulent Drawing for Pattern Design (0:52)
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Lesson 1 Planning the Initial Tracing for Outline (6:38)
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Lesson 2 Expanding, Combining and Filling the Motif (7:26)
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Lesson 3 More Variety by Adding Alternatives (5:15)
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Lesson 4 Building the Repeat a Asset Variations (9:00)
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Lesson 5 Refining the Pattern with Backgrounds (7:45)
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Lesson 6 Closing Thoughts and Last Looks (0:31)
AD 25 - Create Efficient Double Reflection Full-Drop Tiles
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Intro to AD 25 Advanced Double Reflection in Affinity Designer (1:10)
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Lesson 1 Planning Your Double Reflected Repeat (7:32)
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Lesson 2 Stroke Profiles for Leaves and Stems (8:03)
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Lesson 3 Stroke Profiles for Creating Flower Petals (6:33)
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Lesson 4 Filling the Pattern with Assets and Color (7:54)
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Lesson 5 Details for Finalizing the Pattern (9:23)
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Lesson 6 Closing Thoughts and Mock Ups (0:46)
AD 29 - True Vector Texture Background and Fill Assets
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Intro for AD 29 Create True Vector Texture Patterns (0:50)
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Lesson 1 Initial Pattern Creation and Exporting from Procreate (7:38)
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Lesson 2 Using the Vector Converter iPad App (7:14)
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Lesson 3 Setting Tracings Up in Affinity Designer (8:45)
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Lesson 4 Create Textures from Scratch in Affinity Designer (10:00)
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Lesson 5 Uses for Your Vector Patterns (5:21)
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Lesson 6 Closing Thoughts Examples and Wrap Up (0:41)
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Importance and Other Uses for Seamless Textures
AD 32 - Complex Reflected Scallop Repeat Pattern
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Intro to AD 32 Complex Scallop Reflected Pattern with Alternating Reflection (0:49)
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Lesson 1 Overview and Inspiration (13:08)
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Lesson 2 Detailed Planning and Starting the Template (9:07)
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Lesson 3 Reflections and Filling Out the Pattern (8:08)
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Lesson 4 Details and Dimension with Line Work (7:01)
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Lesson 5 Alternating Strip of Contrasting Scallops (4:35)
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Lesson 6 Closing Thoughts and Mockups (0:45)
AD 35 - Translucent Modern Floral Pattern
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Intro Translucent Modern Floral with Texture (1:45)
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Lesson 1 Inspiration, Overview and Starting (6:59)
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Lesson 2 Leaves, Blend Modes and Overlapping (8:04)
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Lesson 3 Pixel Persona and Texture Additions (10:41)
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Lesson 4 Texture Overlay for Finishing the Design (7:49)
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Lesson 5 Upload to Spoonflower and Mockups (5:02)
Checkpoint #3 - Before You Build a Collection
AD 57 - Crafting Collections with Confidence
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Intro to AD 57 Crafting Collections with Confidence (1:26)
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Lesson 1 Why Design in Collections (5:01)
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Lesson 2 A Peek at Collections In My Portfolio (13:11)
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Lesson 3 Fast and Flexible Coordinate Print ldeas (14:24)
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Lesson 4 - Blender Prints That Tie It All Together (13:15)
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Lesson 5 Varying Scale, Complexity, and Contrast (5:10)
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Lesson 6 Defining Your Collection’s Theme and Style (8:00)
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Lesson 7 Curating and Finalizing Your Collection (16:02)
AD 43 - Quick Layouts using Multi Symbol Automated Half Drop Toss in Affinity Designer
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Intro to AD43 Quick Layouts with Multi-Symbol Template (1:18)
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Lesson 1 A Detailed Overview of the Template (7:33)
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Lesson 2 Adding Motifs into the Two Main Symbols (8:32)
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Lesson 3 ldeas to Work with lndividual Symbols (10:35)
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Lesson 4 Refining the Composition of the Pattern (7:36)
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Lesson 5 Experimenting with ldeas for Backgrounds (11:23)
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Lesson 6 Closing Thoughts and Mockups (0:48)
AD 48 - Cheater Quilt Studio: Custom Layouts with Nested Symbols
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Intro to AD 48 Cheater Quilt with Template (1:13)
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Lesson 1 Adjustments to the Original Template (7:33)
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Lesson 2 Working with Vector Textures for Fills (7:45)
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Lesson 3 Layering Editable Shapes for Custom Flowers (9:13)
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Lesson 4 Alternating Corners for Balanced Layouts (7:16)
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Lesson 5 Creating Borders and Frames Around Motifs (9:07)
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Lesson 6 Additional ldeas for Filling and Finishing (13:31)
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Lesson 7 Closing Thoughts and Mockups (0:46)
*NEW* AD 65 - Building Playful Fruit Artwork in Affinity Designer for Collections
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Intro to AD 065 Building Playful Fruit Illustrations for Repeat Patterns (1:11)
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Lesson 1 Explore Fruit Styles and Plan Your Collection (7:32)
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Lesson 2 Drawing Bananas with Vector and Pixel Shading (9:31)
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Lesson 3 Constructing Citrus Slices and Wedges Efficiently (12:18)
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Lesson 4 Building Textured Pears with Added Dimension (5:51)
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Lesson 5 Shaping and Shading Playful Peaches (8:07)
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Lesson 6 Creating a Balanced Half-Drop Fruit Pattern (8:58)
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Lesson 7 Closing Thoughts and Expanding Your Collection (1:26)
Embrace Your Creativity
Exporting Scales from Affinity Designer
AD 56 - Reflected Watercolor Quatrefoil Pattern
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Intro to AD 56 Watercolor Quatrefoil Pattern in Affinity Designer (1:01)
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Lesson 1 Drawing Motifs and Structuring Layers (14:50)
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Lesson 2 Paint Techniques with Digital Watercolour (10:40)
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Lesson 3 Working with the Split Motifs (10:24)
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Lesson 4 Adding Texture, Spatter, and Final Touches (7:54)
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Lesson 5 Closing Thoughts and Mock Ups (3:40)
AD 59 - Power Duplication and Transform Origin Point
REVIEW: Module 6 from ADF - Creating Seamless Repeat Patterns in Affinity Designer
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M6 L1 Intro to Creating Seamless Repeat Patterns in Affinity Designer (1:19)
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M6 L2 Part 1 Creating Your First Template (16:26)
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M6 L2 Part 2 Creating Repeat Variations (11:46)
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M6 L3 Design Considerations (13:34)
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M6 L4 Adding to Your Asset Library (18:22)
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M6 L5 Creating Pattern Collections (8:27)
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M6 L6 Recoloring with Global Palettes (9:03)
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M6 L7 Testing and Exporting Your Patterns (12:58)
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M6 L8 Vector Repeat Textured Patterns Using Vector Converter (13:55)
Bonus Class: PRO 036 Procreate to Affinity Designer Class
Welcome to the Template Club - Instructions Approx 10-15 minutes each
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#1 - Template Club - Full Drop Instructions (13:43)
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#2 - Template Club - Full Drop with Reflection (10:10)
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#3 - Template Club - Half Drop with Reflection (9:40)
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#4 - Template Club - Full Drop with Double Reflection (10:09)
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#5 - Template Club - Ogee Full Drop with Reflection (11:53)
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#6 - Template Club - Full Drop Reflected Scallop (10:12)
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#7 - Template Club - Scarf 4 Quadrant Repeat with Reflection (15:40)
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#8 - Template Club - Half Brick Repeat Hearts in Affinity Designer (10:00)
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#9 - Template Club - Diamond Repeat in Affinity Designer (9:02)
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#10 Template Club - Creating a Border Print in Affinity Designer (11:58)
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#11 - Complex Ogee (11:53)
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#12 - Stripes (7:13)
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#13 - Full Drop with Circles (8:49)
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#14 - Full Drop with Lines Variant Template (7:14)
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#15 - Rotational Reflected Full Drop (8:48)
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#16 - Full Drop Circles 3x3 (5:46)
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#17 - Repeating Chevron (6:01)
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#18 - Half Drop Symbol in Symbol (9:26)
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#19 - Double Symbol within Symbol (10:37)
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#20 Double Symbol within Symbol (8:35)
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#21 - Triple Symbol Layout Ideas (11:33)
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#22 - Full Drop with Double Reflection Diagonal Diamonds by Delores.aftemplate (12:25)
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#24 - Trailing Floral Sub 6 Motifs (11:53)
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#23 - Full Drop Circle Quadrant Variant (7:22)
Live Call Replays
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1. Pattern Builder's Hub Replay - Meet and Greet and Q & A - July 7, 2026
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2. Pattern Builder’s Hub Replay – Irregular Stripes, Recolouring Motifs and Working with Symbols – July 15, 2026
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3.Pattern Builder’s Hub Replay – Affinity Tools, Repeat Templates and Pattern Troubleshooting – July 22, 2026
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4. Pattern Builder’s Hub Replay – Creating Seamless Textures and Working Through Creative Blocks – August 5, 2026
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5. Pattern Builder’s Hub Replay – Repeat Textures, Vector Workflows and Pattern Q&A – August 12, 2026
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6.Pattern Builder’s Hub Replay – Surface Design Trends and Licensing Q&A – August 26, 2026
LEGACY: AD 10 Advanced Floral Design Raster to Vector
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Intro to Advanced Floral Pattern Design Raster to Vector (2:37)
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Lesson 1 Inking the Florals in Procreate (9:24)
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Lesson 2 Auto Tracing in Adobe lllustrator for iPad (9:31)
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Lesson 3 Exporting and lmporting the SVG File (7:25)
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Lesson 4 Creating an Alternate Color Scheme (6:50)
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Lesson 5 Filling Out and Initial Arranging of the Pattern (8:44)
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Lesson 6 Correcting and Intricate Fitting (8:58)
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Lesson 7 Adjusting the Pattern Components (9:03)
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Lesson 8 Finishing Touches Before Completion (10:08)
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Lesson 9 Conclusion and Wrap Up (2:44)
LEGACY: AD 11 Fundamentals of Vector Drawing
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Intro to AD 11 Fundamentals of Vector Drawing (2:27)
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AD 11 Lesson 1 Overview and Working with Shapes (11:21)
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AD 11 Lesson 2 Using Shapes to Create Varied Leaves (10:50)
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AD 11 Lesson 3 Using the Pen Tool along with Subtract (11:43)
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AD 11 Lesson 4 Using Strokes to Create Pretty Petals (12:05)
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AD 11 Lesson 5 Ideas to Alter Motifs to Make More Assets (10:47)
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AD 11 Lesson 6 Wrap Up and Mock Ups (3:03)
LEGACY: AD 13 - The Pixel Persona: Adding Raster to a Vector Pattern
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Intro to The Pixel Persona - Adding Raster to Vector in Affinity Designer (3:23)
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Lesson 1 Overview and Pattern Prep (7:18)
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Lesson 2 Resolution and Raster vs Vector (8:17)
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Lesson 3 The Context Menu (9:53)
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Lesson 4 Applying a Texture (7:52)
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Lesson 5 Using Real Media Brushes (8:55)
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Lesson 6 Painting Small Details (9:25)
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Lesson 7 Ideas for Background (10:20)
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Lesson 8 Review of the Finishing Touches (3:59)
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Lesson 9 Conclusion, Mockups and Wrap Up (1:28)
LEGACY: Original 2024 Mastering Surface Pattern Design with AD
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Intro to Affinity Designer (4:02)
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Lesson 1 The Gallery and Setting Up a New Document (8:10)
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Lesson 2 Basic Tools and Panel Info (13:46)
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Lesson 3 Using and Adjusting Vector Shapes (11:39)
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Lesson 4 Adding Interest Using the Pencil Tool (9:30)
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Lesson 5 Duplicating, Adjusting, and Exporting (7:35)
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Lesson 6 Planning, Exporting and Testing (10:20)
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Lesson 7 Closing Thoughts and Mockups (2:01)
