Automated Ditsy Patterns: Half-Drop Repeat in Affinity Designer - VIDEO Course

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A real REVOLUTION in creating error-free vector repeats for surface pattern designers!

In this course, you will learn everything you need to know to create automated seamless patterns in Affinity Designer. You can learn to draw your vector repeat in real time, without needing any calculations in the Transform Studio.

By popular demand, we tackle probably the most used repeat type: HALF-DROP REPEAT! Not only that, we will dive into advanced composition planning for ditsy patterns - something that every professional pattern designer should have in their portfolio.

WHAT YOU WILL GET

• a unique approach to creating seamless patterns that no one has ever taught before!
• over 2 HOURS of material, packed with all the essential information on how to create your semi-automated vector repeat patterns in Affinity
• 2 Affinity Designer .aftemplate documents with the half-drop repeat template (V1+V2)
• Ditsy Patterns PDF Workbook
• 3 "Secret Garden" JPEG color palettes, which you can use for reference

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN 

• You will learn how to automate half-drop repeat patterns - no more manual calculations and no more Transform Studio!
• I will guide you through the process of creating your vector pattern, re-coloring it quickly, as well as managing your pattern files.
• By the end of this course, you will have the necessary skills to design half-drop repeat ditsy patterns that you will be proud to show in your surface design portfolio!

Enrol now and start designing your own half-drop repeat patterns with Affinity Designer using automated templates.

MEET THE TEACHER

Hi! I’m Weronika Salach, an illustrator, surface pattern designer & art teacher. I create vibrant work to fill your world with color, and I teach how to draw in Procreate and Affinity Designer. I'm a Top Teacher on Skillshare where I helped over 30,000 students take their digital illustration skills to the next level.

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FAQ 🤔

• What tools do I need?
  • Any version of Affinity Designer, desktop or iPad. I will be demonstrating on my iPad in Designer V2. There is one important difference between V1 and V2: the older V1 version doesn’t have the auto-close option for the Pencil Tool, so you will need to make sure to close your vector shapes manually.
• Is this course good for beginners?
  • I’d recommend this course for more intermediate Affinity Designer users who already know the interface. However, all my Affinity courses are very beginner-friendly and targeted at people who have little experience with Affinity software. They're also suitable for more experienced designers and illustrators who perhaps wish to transition from Adobe software into Serif tools (Designer, Photo, Publisher).
• What do "AUTOMATED patterns" mean?
  • Previously I’ve been teaching creating repeat patterns using the Live Pattern Preview Tool. This approach requires the use of the Transform Studio and manually shifting all the objects that are on the edges of your pattern tile. From this moment on, I am abandoning this way of working and I’ll be creating all my patterns using my automated templates. To demonstrate how it works, I’ll be teaching you how to create beautiful diamond repeats. Normally building an error-free repeat with the old approach would give me a BIG headache - so I designed automated templates which allow you to create a pattern IN REAL time and building your seamless repeat as you draw.The automation aspect refers to building the repeat, but of course you still have to do the drawing part. You’ll see though that the repeat comes from under your fingers in seconds! Bye bye X- and Y-axis calculations, I won’t miss you :)
• What if I don't understand something?
  • If something just isn't clicking, just give it a rest and come back to it later if you're having trouble. Perhaps you would like to join our Facebook Affinity Designer group? We share their Affinity-related findings, answer questions and give each other feedback. You can also approach me on Skillshare or via email: hello@weronikasalach.com.
• Is this courses covering other pattern types?
  • This course covers only the half-drop repeat. This class serves as a warm-up into this new way of creating vector patterns. Stay tuned via Instagram, Skillshare or my Newsletter to get notified about my upcoming automated HALF-DROP, SYMMETRY-DIAMONDS, SCALLOP and OGEE repeat patterns :)