💡 Learn Affinity Designer: EASY Repeat Pattern Tutorial for Beginners #ipadart #affinitydesigner

Want to start creating professional, seamless patterns? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to use Affinity Designer on your iPad to build repeat patterns from scratch! Whether you're new to vectors or just starting with pattern design, these techniques will help you create art that sells and stands out. What You’ll Learn: 🌟 Why repeat patterns are essential for surface designers ✍️ How to sketch, vectorize, and refine your motifs 🔁 Step-by-step instructions for building a seamless repeat pattern 🎨 Tips for adding decorative details and testing your pattern Repeat patterns are a must-have skill for any surface pattern designer. Follow along, create your own repeat, and tag me on Instagram to share what you made! 📚 Prefer Written Instructions? Read this Blog Post for Reference: https://www.lizkohlerbrown.com/build-your-first-repeat-pattern-in-affinity-designer/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=&utm_content=pattern&utm_campaign=affinity-foundations https://www.lizkohlerbrown.com/blog/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=&utm_content=pattern&utm_campaign=pattern 🌟Resources: 🌟 Free Foundation Course on Affinity Designer: https://thestudiomembership.com/pages/affinity-foundations-ot/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=&utm_content=pattern&utm_campaign=affinity-foundations 🌟JOIN The Studio FREE Trial: https://thestudiomembership.com/pages/the-studio-trial/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=&utm_content=pattern&utm_campaign=studio-trial and Go Deeper with : 🎓 Art Nouveau in Pattern Class: https://tinyurl.com/4h549prf 🎓 Pattern Math Series: https://tinyurl.com/5t2e873s 🎓 Pattern Preview: https://tinyurl.com/n7a3au3r 🎓 Procreate Foundation: https://tinyurl.com/ywruxttp ---- Video Chapters: 00:00 Intro: Learn to Create Repeat Patterns in Affinity Designer 00:10 Why Repeat Patterns Are a Game-Changer for Surface Designers 🌟 00:25 About Me: Surface Designer and Educator ✍️ 01:12 Setting Up Your Canvas: Key Dimensions & Tools 📐 02:15 Pixel Mode Basics: Sketching a Simple Motif for Your Pattern 🎨 04:18 Vector Persona 04:53 Using the Shape Tool for Geometric Designs 05:32 Mastering Gestures for Circles 05:51 Controlling Magnetics for Precision Alignment 06:05 Managing Fill & Stroke: Turn Off Borders for Cleaner Shapes 06:40 Pencil Tool ✏️: Creating Freehand Shapes for a Hand-Drawn Feel 07:50 Pen Tool: Adding Precision & Flexibility to Your Motifs 09:22 Continuing the Vectorizing Process 10:06 Closing Your Shapes: Avoiding Common Mistakes in Vector Design 10:25 Brush Tool: Exploring Textural Options (Pros & Cons) 11:06 Vectorizing the Sketch: How to Use the Pencil Tool Effectively 12:00 Fixing Imperfections: Merging, Cutting & Cleaning Shapes 13:20 Working with Angles: Tips for Smooth, Fluid Designs 13:50 Convert to Curves: Editing Shapes with the Ellipse Tool 15:00 Building & Refining Your Elements: Start Crafting the Motif 🌿 16:10 Modifying Your Motif for Symmetry & Balance 17:14 Warm-Up for the Repeat: Organizing Your Layers 17:22 Creating a Background with the Rectangle Tool 🎨 17:40 Adding Decorative Details to Enhance Your Pattern 19:25 Mathematical Patterns 19:40 Grouping Elements for Easier Workflow 20:18 Creating a Seamless Repeat Pattern 🔁: Step-by-Step Process 21:45 Testing the Repeat: Export & Verify Your Design 23:07 Adding Decorative Elements for Complexity: Final Touches 23:25 Pattern Preview: Advanced Features for Live Editing 24:00 FREE Trial for Live Pattern Preview Class 🎓 24:50 Question Time: Best iPad Design Tools for Beginners 🛠️ 26:20 Procreate vs. Affinity Designer: Which Should You Use? 27:44 Exporting the Tile for Social Media & Other Uses 📤 28:17 Wrap-Up: iPad Series on My Channel & What’s Next 🎥 28:35 Share Your Patterns: Tag Me & Join the Community ---- 🖼️ Suggested Videos to Watch Next: 🎥 Peek Inside My Tiny House + 100 Ways to Sell Art Made on Your iPad #printondemand #sellyourarthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYrUpHjPA6g&list=PLFAcfBNT38WYZ03TyUnUWzk4GF64J3kYZ 🎥 Sellable Graphics: Master Vector Design on iPad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ucx_lIAunrQ&list=PLFAcfBNT38WYZ03TyUnUWzk4GF64J3kYZ 🎥 What Are Vectors? Learn How Surface Designers Use Them https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTkOZ3L_oIk&list=PLFAcfBNT38WYZ03TyUnUWzk4GF64J3kYZ 👩‍🎨 Let’s Connect! 🌟 Follow me on Instagram: @LizKohlerBrown --- In this beginner-friendly tutorial, Liz Kohler Brown walks you through every step of designing seamless repeat patterns on your iPad using Affinity Designer. Whether you're new to vectors or just starting with pattern design, you'll learn: 🌟 How to sketch motifs and convert them into vectors 🖌️ Using the Pen, Pencil, and Brush tools effectively 🔁 Creating seamless patterns and testing repeats 🌈 Adding color and decorative details for dynamic designs This is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in surface pattern design, selling digital art, or creating custom projects for clients.