Affinity: The Complete Design Course – Beginner to Pro
Learn Vector, Pixel & Layout Tools in One Creative Workflow
Welcome to this beginner-to-pro Affinity (by Canva) course, where you’ll learn to work confidently across all three integrated studios: Vector, Pixel, and Layout.
Whether you’re a complete beginner, a Canva user ready for deeper control, an Adobe switcher, or an existing Affinity user, this course is designed for you. This course is actively expanded! We have just added our Level 2 Layout & Typography section, giving you a complete intermediate toolkit for professional page design and typesetting without needing a separate enrollment.
What You’ll Learn
Navigate the 3 Studios: Move seamlessly between Vector, Pixel, and Layout workflows.
Vector Design & Patterns: Use basic shapes, the Pen tool, Bezier curves, symbols, and the Appearance panel to build complex vector patterns and repeatable styles.
Pixel Manipulation & AI: Master selections, cutouts, masking, RAW image processing, and integrated Canva AI tools.
Advanced Layout & Typography: Take complete control of text with frame and column breaks, text wrapping, and Type on a Path.
Precision Typesetting: Fine-tune copy using character transforms, ligatures, glyphs, custom tabs, bullets, and numbering.
Pro Output: Manage RGB/CMYK profiles and export print-ready PDFs or digital JPG/PNG assets.
Who This Course Is For
Hi, I’m Tim — a designer, former university lecturer, and creative software trainer based in London. This course is ideal for:
Complete beginners looking for a clear, step-by-step introduction to digital design.
Intermediate learners wanting to master professional editorial layouts and high-end photo composites.
Canva users who need precision control over large blocks of text, margins, and layouts.
Adobe Switchers migrating from Illustrator, Photoshop, or InDesign.
Course Projects
You’ll learn by creating a massive range of practical, real-world designs, including:
Vector Art: An animal illustration from basic shapes, custom repeating patterns, flat-art graphics, and a redrawn sports shoe with textures.
Pixel Composites: A multi-image layout, a Flat-Art Photo Poster, a Multi-Effect Poster, and a cinematic Wes Anderson-style photo edit.
Advanced Layout & Type: A custom Typographic Logo using vector shapes and glyph manipulation, plus Multi-Page Brochures featuring advanced column flows, text wrapping, and custom bullets
and many more!
What You Need
The free Affinity by Canva Studio suite installed on your computer.
No prior design experience required — everything is explained step-by-step.
By the End of the Course
You will possess the technical toolkit to handle any creative brief with total confidence - from corporate brochures and branding to freelance illustration and image retouching.
The course continues to grow alongside your skills. I can’t wait to see what you create!
Your course materials and resource files are available via the Dropbox links in the first video but I've also added them as separate links in the main sections.
Don’t forget to share your projects — I love seeing what you create!
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