Graphic Design for Beginners - Start Here: Affinity for Absolute Beginners 🔥 2026

Sponsored by Freshbooks! Click for 90% off! https://freshbooks.com/willpaterson If you're completely new to graphic design and you've never opened a creative app before, this video is for you. In this video, I’ll walk you through: • What Affinity actually is • How the app works (Vector, Pixel & Layout studios explained clearly) • The difference between vector and pixel design • How layers work • How to create your first document • How to use shapes, text, effects and basic tools • How Affinity can be used for logos, posters, photo editing, branding and more By the end, you’ll understand how Affinity works, how the interface fits together, and how to confidently start designing without feeling overwhelmed. If there's anything you would like me to cover in a video, then let me know by commenting down below! 🔗 Links Will Paterson: https://linktr.ee/willpaterson Take a look at our store for awesome design resources! https://assets4d.com Join the Reddit crew: https://www.reddit.com/r/WillPatersonDesign/ Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIp9sEZiv36cDG7cEnrVU7Q/join If you would like me to design your logo and company branding, please check out my website for more information! https://www.willpaterson.design 0:00 Intro 0:30 New Document Screen 1:20 Open a file 2:36 Getting to know the layout 3:16 How to find what tool to use and shortcuts 4:00 How Studios work in Affinity 6:16 How to customise a studio 6:54 Freshbooks for small businesses 8:01 How to make shapes 8:30 What is vector? 9:48 How to find other shapes 10:30 Change shape colors 10:48 How layers work 11:48 How to add effects to shapes 13:38 How to create perfect shapes 14:00 The contextual toolbar