Surface Pattern Designs on the iPad with Affinity V1 Apps

🎨 Class Description: Surface Pattern Designs on the iPad with Affinity V1 Apps 📱

Hey there, creative minds! I'm Jen Lezan, your instructor for this exciting journey into the world of surface pattern design on your trusty iPad. With a blend of passion for art and a knack for teaching, I run Bella + Sophia Creative studio, where we bring ideas to life with a touch of midwest charm. If you're curious about my work process and how I turn coffee into art, feel free to visit my YouTube channel, "The Creative Studio," for an inside look at my freelance adventures.

This month, I'm thrilled to share my process for creating stunning surface patterns using the powerful yet intuitive Affinity iPad apps: Affinity Photo V1 and Affinity Designer V1. While I've previously covered desktop software, this class is all about showcasing the seamless (pun intended) workflow on your iPad. I'll guide you through both the raster and vector-based processes, ensuring you can create beautiful pattern repeats from start to finish—right on your tablet!

🚀 What You'll Learn 🎨

In this class, we'll dive into:

• Research techniques for inspiration and motifs.
• Setting up a mood board in Affinity Photo V1.
• Experimenting with digital vs. traditional sketching.
• An introduction to the Affinity apps workspace, including brushes, layers, color studio, transform studio, and affine effects.
• Sketching, inking, and coloring motifs within the apps.
• Building repeating patterns tailored for print on demand platforms like Spoonflower.
• A comprehensive walkthrough of creating a pattern from scratch, with each step explained in detail.

🛠️ Tools You'll Need 🖼️

To follow along, you'll need:

• An iPad
• An Apple Pencil
• The Affinity Photo app
• The Affinity Designer app

🎉 Who This Class Is For 👩‍🎨👨‍🎨

Whether you're a seasoned designer or new to surface pattern design and the Affinity apps, this class is tailored to help you master the tools and techniques needed to create beautiful patterns. I'll ensure you feel comfortable with both the software and the course content.

🌱 Class Project Overview 🍃🐦

For your project, we'll be designing two seamless repeats inspired by your favorite flora and fauna, incorporating a cohesive color palette that will make your patterns stand out. You'll submit your process work and final designs, showcasing your inspiration board, sketches, and the stunning patterns created in Affinity Photo and Affinity Designer V1.

📎 Deliverables 🖨️

• An inspiration board with imagery and a color story.
• Sketches of your motifs.
• Two final Patterns, one from each app.

📚 Downloadable Resources 🤝

Make sure to download the class resource guide, packed with surface pattern design resources and color stories for your projects.

Let's embark on this creative adventure together! With my guidance and your artistic flair, you'll be creating professional-level designs in no time. Can't wait to see what you come up with! Let's get started and turn those iPad taps into tapestries of art. 🌈✨