Print Design
Affinity Designer Introduction
Learn vector drawing, logo design and page layout in Affinity Designer. Build print-ready artwork and master pen tools, layers and export.
Format
Live instructor-led
Hands-on, question-led sessions
Location
London NW10 or online
9 Station Terrace, NW10 5RT
Level
Introduction level
Small groups, hands-on, expert-led
Private / bespoke course
Select a date that suits you or your team.
Content fully customised. We'll quote based on group size, location, and any bespoke material you'd like covered.
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Who this course is for
This course is for aspiring or early-career designers, illustrators and marketing professionals who are new to Affinity Designer and want to build foundational skills in vector drawing, logo design and print-ready artwork.
Prerequisites
No prior experience needed.
What you'll learn
Getting to grips with Affinity Designer's interface and core functionality, enabling confident navigation across Personas and tools.
Understanding the difference between canvases and artboards, helping you structure projects efficiently for print or digital.
Applying industry-relevant document setup practices, empowering you to create output-ready designs for any publishing format.
How to work with sophisticated selection, pen and brush tools, enabling you to draw and refine clean vector paths.
Creating and managing colour palettes and gradient effects, helping you maintain consistency across branding and campaigns.
How to use typography and layout principles with confidence, enabling cleaner communication in your visual content.
Gaining control over complex compositions using layers, masks and clipping tools, empowering non-destructive, flexible editing.
Improving your ability to deliver production-ready artwork, helping you meet deadlines with accurate and professionally optimised assets.
Course outline
What you’ll cover
Introduction to Affinity Designer and Industry Use Cases
- Understanding Affinity Designer's position in the market
- Understanding the interface, workspace layouts and the Persona Workflow
- Reviewing industry-relevant examples from graphic design, marketing, web and UX
Setting Up and Managing Documents
- Creating new documents for print and digital content based on best practices
- Understanding artboards versus canvases
- Review of document settings, import/export options and file formats for different outputs (eg. PDF for print, PNG for web)
Essential Tools and Drawing Basics
- Introduction to selection and move tools
- Exploring vector shapes, lines, curves and nodes
- Using pen, pencil and brush tools for creative illustration
Working with Colour, Swatches and Gradients
- Applying colour theory in Affinity Designer
- Creating and saving swatches for branding consistency
- Designing with gradients and transparency for modern effects
Text and Typography in Design
- Adding and editing text for professional layouts
- Applying font choices, text styles and typography best practices
- Incorporating text into creative projects with industry-relevant examples
Layer Management and Organisation
- Utilising layers, groups and layer effects for organised composition
- Employing masks, clipping and adjustment layers for non-destructive editing
Exporting and Optimising Artwork for Print and Digital
- Exporting artwork to suitable formats with correct colour profiles
- Understanding resolution, bleed and crop marks for print projects
- Preparing optimised assets for websites, social media and digital presentations
Included
- Live expert-led instruction
- Practical exercises and workflow examples
- Live Q and A and troubleshooting with the trainer
- Follow-up support guidance
Frequently asked questions
Is this Affinity Designer Introduction course suitable for me?
This course is designed for people who are new to Affinity Designer or have been using Designer for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in Designer. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.
How is the content taught throughout the Affinity Designer Introduction course?
Our Affinity Designer Introduction course is extremely interactive. You will be using Designer throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be inviting questions and supporting you through each step.
How many people are likely to be in the class when I attend the Affinity Designer Introduction course?
For private classes in Affinity Designer Introduction, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.
Should I attend the Affinity Designer Introduction course in person or live online?
For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.
What support is available after I attend the Affinity Designer Introduction course?
We offer ongoing support to our Affinity Designer Introduction course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Affinity Designer Introduction course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Affinity Designer Introduction course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
Reviews
Gorgeous premises and lovely, knowledgeable team. I really enjoyed my course (Adobe Firefly) - the tutor was friendly and professional and happy to answer any questions and tailor the course (I was the only student so had my own private session). The class room and the whole building is really well done, modern, clean and professional space that reflects the overall approach. They have fast and modern machines available to use or you can use your own devices. Highly recommended.
Quadrotech — June 2026
Fantastic and super valuable training! Fantastic and super valuable training! Tony shaped the training fully to our needs, adapted, accelerated and deep diving when needed. I learned so much these past days with tangible examples Tony provided.
Adobe — June 2026
The trainer, Lee, was excellent. He rattled through the key elements of Premiere Pro while keeping the course interactive and engaging. The small sessions made it easy to get 1:1 support or clarifications. The pleasant and well equipped office is well situated in Kensal Rise, so easy to find and get to. I learnt a alot - and now feel up to date with latest Premiere Pro options and AI integrations.
UNICEF — June 2026
Hi Brook, Sorry for the delay - I was on AL yesterday! The training was great, thank you. Tony was very thorough with everything and I definitely left with some new knowledge and skills. I'll leave a review later today. Thanks for sending the materials across. Have a lovely rest of your day!
Live Union — June 2026
I wish all training courses were run this well!
RPS Design — June 2026
The Design and Development areas of Clarks shoes has been using Transmedia as a training partner for eight years now, mainly in the 'creative' Adobe applications - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere. In that time we have built an excellent working relationship with the management and admin teams and several of their core trainers. This has had a major influence in raising the skill levels and quality of our artwork across our design teams- recently extending across the Atlantic, delivering training to our US based designers. Staying with Transmedia has given us continuity and enabled the trainers to really come to understand what Clarks require and thus able to deliver real value for money. The staff are always friendly and a pleasure to deal with - whilst being efficient and professional throughout. Nothing is ever too much trouble. I really can't recommend Transmedia highly enough.
Clarks International — June 2026
The course was excellent - exactly to my company's needs. All questions were answered and concepts explained very clearly.
Hannah Griffiths — June 2026
First class - The trainer was extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions.
MOD — June 2026
The course itself was really informative and trainer was excellent. Poor communication and organisation between transmedia and QA meant my course was cancelled twice. I hope you improve this relationship. To be honest I would prefer to book direct through you next time, avoiding QA.
Deborah M — June 2026
The session on the 25th was brilliant, thank you. The SE's found it very useful and loved Tony's tips and tricks to help us update our prototypes quickly.
Salesforce — May 2026
I thought the course and the location were perfect
MOD — May 2026
Wonderful trainer Lisa - fun, friendly, informative and comprehensive course! Thank you very much indeed.
Structural Soils Ltd — May 2026
I have taken part in several Transmedia courses and will likely take part in a few more. From start booking to training Transmedia are brilliant to work with. Happy to answer all questions ahead of booking to help make sure you're on the right course (thank you Jo). The training itself is very thorough and the instructor, (Lee in my case) was happy to stop and go through any parts that were a struggle during the course.
Reach plc — May 2026
Very much appreciated and enjoyed the introductory course. It was very in-depth and Tony did a fantastic job of covering each individual section of Figma in great detail; no stone was left unturned. Tony is clearly passionate about what he does, which made the course that much more enjoyable and valuable. Looking forward to the advanced course next month - eager to continue learning more from him.
Wren Kitchens — May 2026
Very thorough course and enthusiastic trainer who was very helpful and responsive to individual needs.
NVIDIA — May 2026
I really enjoyed my course. Tony is a really good trainer and tailored the day according to my level and needs.
Delegate — May 2026
Great tutor well worth the money will definitely keeping in contact and very recommended
Workplace Options — May 2026
The trainer's knowledge was very strong and he was able to answer all my questions. Admin staff were very friendly and helpful.
VCCP — May 2026
Great course! Instructor went at a good pace and broke down complex functions into simple steps.
Adam W — May 2026
Very helpful, informative training. Relaxed atmosphere and felt very comfortable asking questions.
The White Company — May 2026
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