Intro for AD29 Create True Vector Texture Patterns

Affinity Designer Surface Pattern Design Masterclass - AD0001

Mastering Surface Pattern Design with Affinity Designer

Course Overview (2:25)
Intro to Affinity Designer (4:02)
Lesson 1 The Gallery and Setting Up a New Document (8:10)
Lesson 2 Basic Tools and Panel Info (13:46)
Lesson 3 Using and Adjusting Vector Shapes (11:39)
Lesson 4 Adding Interest Using the Pencil Tool (9:30)
Lesson 5 Duplicating, Adjusting, and Exporting (7:35)
Lesson 6 Planning, Exporting and Testing (10:20)
Lesson 7 Closing Thoughts and Mockups (2:01)

Excerpt from Affinity Designer Foundations - Use for Review and Reference

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)

AD 36 - The Command Controller in Affinity Designer

AD 55 How Symbols in Affinity Designer Power Surface Pattern Design

AD 11 Fundamentals of Vector Drawing

Intro to AD 11 Fundamentals of Vector Drawing (2:27)
Lesson 1 Overview and Working with Shapes (11:21)
Lesson 2 Using Shapes to Create Varied Leaves (10:50)
Lesson 3 Using the Pen Tool along with Subtract (11:43)
Lesson 4 Using Strokes to Create Pretty Petals (12:05)
Lesson 5 Ideas to Alter Motifs to Make More Assets (10:47)
Lesson 6 Wrap Up and Mock Ups (3:03)

AD 10 Advanced Floral Design Raster to Vector

Intro to Advanced Floral Pattern Design Raster to Vector (2:37)
Lesson 1 Inking the Florals in Procreate (9:24)
Lesson 2 Auto Tracing in Adobe lllustrator for iPad (9:31)
Lesson 3 Exporting and lmporting the SVG File (7:25)
Lesson 4 Creating an Alternate Color Scheme (6:50)
Lesson 5 Filling Out and Initial Arranging of the Pattern (8:44)
Lesson 6 Correcting and Intricate Fitting (8:58)
Lesson 7 Adjusting the Pattern Components (9:03)
Lesson 8 Finishing Touches Before Completion (10:08)
Lesson 9 Conclusion and Wrap Up (2:44)

AD 13 - The Pixel Persona: Adding Raster to a Vector Pattern

Intro to The Pixel Persona - Adding Raster to Vector in Affinity Designer (3:23)
Lesson 1 Overview and Pattern Prep (7:18)
Lesson 2 Resolution and Raster vs Vector (8:17)
Lesson 3 The Context Menu (9:53)
Lesson 4 Applying a Texture (7:52)
Lesson 5 Using Real Media Brushes (8:55)
Lesson 6 Painting Small Details (9:25)
Lesson 7 Ideas for Background (10:20)
Lesson 8 Review of the Finishing Touches (3:59)
Lesson 9 Conclusion, Mockups and Wrap Up (1:28)

AD 19 - Folk Art Butterfly Efficient Pattern Templates

Intro to AD19 Power of Symbols and Master Templates (1:41)
Lesson 1 Overview and Examples (9:35)
Lesson 2 Rough Sketch and Reflection (8:31)
Lesson 3 Creating Vector Assets and Filling (13:44)
Lesson 4 Adding Assets with Clipping Masks (9:53)
Lesson 5 Perfecting the Layout (9:09)
Lesson 6 Making the Repeat Pattern (4:19)
Lesson 7 Closing Thoughts and Mockups (1:23)

Affinity Designer 21 - Stroke Profile in AD for Pattern Design

Intro to AD21 Stroke Profiles in Affinity Designer (2:01)
Lesson 1 Overview and Stroke Profile Examples (10:55)
Lesson 2 Ogee Inspired Design Planning (12:24)
Lesson 3 Creating Leaves, Stems and Petals (10:27)
Lesson 4 The Assymetrical Central Elements (8:40)
Lesson 5 Layering with Texture for Interest (11:51)
Lesson 6 Layering with Texture for Interest (11:34)
Lesson 7 Closing Thoughts and Mockups (6:13)

AD 22 Full Drop with Double Reflection Simple Tile

Intro to AD22 Full Drop with Double Reflection (2:02)
Lesson 1 lnspiration, Examples and Overview (6:14)
Lesson 2 Reflection Template and Laying Down First Lines (9:23)
Lesson 3 Adding a Motif on the Outside Edge Lines (8:39)
Lesson 4 Adding Edge Flowers and Assymetrical Elements (9:26)
Lesson 5 Enhancing the Elements with Texture (8:56)
Lesson 6 Wrap Up, Mock Ups and Closing Thoughts (1:43)

AD 25 - Create Efficient Double Reflection Full-Drop Tiles

Intro to AD 25 Advanced Double Reflection in Affinity Designer (1:46)
Lesson 1 Planning Your Double Reflected Repeat (8:15)
Lesson 2 Stroke Profiles for Leaves and Stems (8:12)
Lesson 3 Stroke Profiles for Creating Flower Petals (7:40)
Lesson 4 Adding Pre-Made Assets (8:29)
Lesson 5 Details to Finalize the Pattern (9:52)
Lesson 6 Closing Thoughts and Mock Ups (1:14)

AD 26 - Reflected Repeat Ogee Template - Alternating Butterflies

Intro to AD 26 Ogee Butterfly Repeat in Affinity Designer (1:11)
Lesson 1 Overview and Project Details (6:47)
Lesson 2 Planning Using the Pixel Sketch (9:04)
Lesson 3 Alternate Butterfly Shape (7:48)
Lesson 4 Adding Texture and Adjusting (10:28)
Lesson 5 Finish, Export and Test (8:13)
Lesson 6 Closing Thoughts and Mockups (3:06)

AD 29 - True Vector Texture Background and Fill Assets

Intro for AD29 Create True Vector Texture Patterns (1:45)
Lesson 1 Initial Pattern Creation and Exporting from Procreate (8:08)
Lesson 2 Using the Vector Converter iPad App (7:21)
Lesson 3 Setting Tracings Up the Affinity Designer (9:06)
Lesson 4 Create Textures from Scratch in Affinity Designer (11:49)
Lesson 5 Uses for Your Vector Patterns (5:20)
Lesson 6 Teachable Closing Thoughts Examples and Wrap Up (1:11)
Bonus Short Class (13:01)
Importance and Other Uses for Seamless Textures

AD 32 - Complex Reflected Scallop Repeat Pattern

Intro for AD 32 Complex Scallop Repeat Patterns (2:08)
Lesson 1 Overview and Inspiration (6:33)
Lesson 2 - Detailed Planning and Starting the Template (9:07)
Lesson 3 Reflections and Filling Out the Pattern (8:03)
Lesson 4 - Details and Dimension with Line Work (7:09)
Lesson 5 - Alternating Strip of Contrasting Scallops (4:29)
Lesson 6 Closing Thoughts and Mockups Teachable (1:08)

Color Foundations in Affinity Designer

Using Global Colors

Pixel vs. Vector Art

Welcome to the Template Club - Instructions Approx 10-15 minutes each

#1 - Template Club - Full Drop Instructions (13:43)
#2 - Template Club - Full Drop with Reflection (10:10)
#3 - Template Club - Half Drop with Reflection (9:40)
#4 - Template Club - Full Drop with Double Reflection (10:09)
#5 - Template Club - Ogee Full Drop with Reflection (11:53)
#6 - Template Club - Full Drop Reflected Scallop (10:12)
#7 - Template Club - Scarf 4 Quadrant Repeat with Reflection (15:40)
#8 - Template Club - Half Brick Repeat Hearts in Affinity Designer (10:00)
#9 - Template Club - Diamond Repeat in Affinity Designer (9:02)
#10 Template Club - Creating a Border Print in Affinity Designer (11:58)
#20 Double Symbol within Symbol (8:35)
#24 - Trailing Floral Sub 6 Motifs (11:53)

BONUS CLASS: PRO 036 Procreate to Affinity Designer Class

Live Call Replays

1. Pattern Builder's Hub Replay - Meet and Greet and Q and A - July 9,2025 (66:33)

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