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Affinity Designer Introduction

Master layout and publishing skills in Affinity Designer. Learn from experts to design or publish professional standard documents.

2 days Classroom — London NW10 Live online available

Format

Live instructor-led

Hands-on, question-led sessions

Location

London NW10 or online

9 Station Terrace, NW10 5RT

Audience

Beginner to advanced

Tailored trainer support during class

No public dates scheduled.

We run this course as an in-house or private group booking. Call us to arrange dates.

020 8269 4260

Invoice payment available · Prices subject to VAT

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.

Delivery style

What to expect on the day

Sessions are structured around live demonstrations and guided practical work. Delegates can ask questions throughout, apply techniques immediately, and leave with real confidence in the tools.

Included

  • Live expert-led instruction
  • Practical exercises and workflow examples
  • Q&A and troubleshooting with 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.

Need a bespoke course or group booking?

We train teams at their offices across London and the UK. Call us or email to discuss.