Learn to Design a Half Drop and Rectangle Full Drop Repeat in Affinity Designer V1 on your iPad

Unlock Your Creativity: Surface Pattern Design on iPad with Affinity Designer

Welcome! This course is designed for designers of all levels looking to master surface pattern design using the Affinity Designer iPad app. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class will equip you with the skills to create stunning, repeatable patterns for a variety of applications.

I'm Jen Veguilla-Lezan, a freelance graphic designer, illustrator, and educator at Bella + Sophia Creative studio. I'm passionate about making creative skills accessible, and this course builds upon the foundations laid in my previous surface pattern design class.

What You'll Learn:

• Create Seamless Repeats: Master the techniques for designing two of the most popular pattern repeats: the Full Drop repeat (in rectangle format) and the Half Drop repeat.
• Affinity Designer iPad App: Learn to navigate and utilize the powerful tools within the Affinity Designer iPad app interface.
• Illustrated Motifs: Develop skills in designing and arranging illustrated motifs to create visually appealing and balanced patterns.
• Repeat Pattern Fundamentals: Gain insights into creating strong, visually engaging pattern repeats through practical techniques.
• Essential Tools & Techniques: Explore helpful tips and tricks, including layer effects, geometry functions, and transform options, to streamline your pattern design workflow.
• Repeat Pattern Templates: Learn to build a reusable repeat pattern template for efficient design.

Who is this course for?

• Designers looking to expand their skillset into surface pattern design.
• iPad users wanting to leverage the Affinity Designer iPad app for creative projects.
• Anyone interested in creating patterns for textiles, wallpaper, stationery, and more.

Prerequisites:

• An iPad
• Apple Pencil or stylus
• Affinity Designer iPad app installed

This course is a great stepping stone! If you're new to surface pattern design on the iPad, I highly recommend checking out my more comprehensive Surface Pattern Design Intensive course: [Learn How to Create Surface Pattern Designs on the iPad with Affinity Photo + Affinity Designer](link to course).

Resources:

• Project Template: [Link to Project Template]
• Resource Guide: [Link to Resource Guide]
• Pinterest Inspiration: https://pin.it/7E5088x
• Etsy Shop: Bella + Sophia Creative
• Website: www.bellasophiacreative.com

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