How to use the shape builder tool in Affinity Designer version 2 explained (UPDATED)

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In this Affinity Designer version 2 tutorial, suitable for both beginners and intermediate users, you'll learn how to use the shape builder tool and you will find out everything you need to know to create your own vector art with ease.
Follow along as we dive deep into the functionalities of the Affinity Designer shape builder tool, starting from the basics.
Throughout the video, I'll walk you through each step, demonstrating essential tools like the Shape Builder Tool, along with handy shortcuts to speed up your workflow.
Learn multiple methods of selecting and deselecting shapes, discover what shape builder tool actions can do for you and uncover my tips and tricks when using Affinity Designer.
But that's not all! I’ll also explain to you clean-up options such as internal curves, connected curves, and removing unused geometry.
After I take you through the theory, I will demonstrate how I did this animal vector illustration using the tool you’ve just learnt in this Affinity Designer beginner course.
By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a solid knowledge of Affinity Designer shape builder tool, ready to start your own creative projects with confidence.
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00:00 How to use the shape builder tool in Affinity Designer version 2
00:44 How to select and deselect your shapes
01:00 Freehand drag method
01:10 Line drag method
01:19 Marquee drag method
01:28 Shape builder tool actions explained
03:10 Layer effects applied to shapes
03:14 Use style from first selected area
04:40 Clean up options
04:50 What is an open curve
04:58 What is a shape
05:05 What are areas
05:20 Internal curves
05:48 Connected curves
06:06 All unused geometry
06:43 Vector animal illustration tutorial done with the shape builder tool
08:30 Affinity designer 2 tips and tricks
🧡Let me know in the comments if you found this video helpful and if there is anything you would like me to speak about in one of my future videos.
Until next time, happy designing! 🧡

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@Andrea.higopico 2 ай бұрын

Let me know in the comments if you found this video helpful and if there is anything you would like me to speak about in one of my future videos. Watch more useful videos: 8 Essential Affinity Designer V2 tips you need to know 2024 ➡kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y9OPeNqpkqi6fmg.htmlsi=3PGJ3CyctvWqrNt4 My WHOLE Affinity Designer workflow for STUNNING surface pattern designs for beginners ➡ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oahdjKVyvdTaY40.html 5 essential Affinity Designer V2 tips that help me work faster 2024 ➡ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rM2beqqAx9qznX0.htmlsi=gnor8bggHSD5-nm1 Digital drawing tutorial for beginners in Affinity Designer 2 | Affinity Designer toucan tutorial ➡ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fdaAjJlzvN62aWg.html

@dccd673 10 күн бұрын

This is super helpful especially when you write the stuff so I can screenshot them and remember when I practice.

@Andrea.higopico 8 күн бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to comment :)! I really like the idea of taking screenshots while watching the video. This is a great way to learn :)

@gabomon01 Ай бұрын

Well explained. Thanks.

@Andrea.higopico Ай бұрын

You're very welcome! I'm happy to help :).

@j.figueroa3013 2 ай бұрын

Nice and useful tricks to speed up my workflow with these shape builder tools in affinity designer 2 and amazing vector giraffe illustration btw!😮

@Andrea.higopico 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Happy to help :)!

@rapidraga Ай бұрын

Thank you! Really useful and so well explained!!

@Andrea.higopico Ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful :). If there is anything else you would like me to explain in my future videos, let me know :).

@tonyasmith9637 24 күн бұрын

Hello Andrea, yes this video is very helpful and I would love to know about how to use the Height and Width in inches in Affinity Designer 2! I have yet to even locate this tool, much less use it, please help!

@Andrea.higopico 18 күн бұрын

Hi! Thank you for your comment :). About the height and width tool, I am not sure if I understand what you mean by that. If you've been using it in other apps like Illustrator, Inscape or so, it would help if you commented a link to another KZfaq video where this tool is used so that I would understand better what you mean by that.