I'm so excited for version 2 of Affinity Designer!🥳Be sure to also check out the biggest changes in Affinity Photo and Affinity Publisher. 😊 ► Top 10 Changes in Affinity Photo: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hrZ-hZeJysedmYk.html ► Top 10 Changes in Affinity Publisher: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p7hmnZOa1L-aZH0.html

Still wish for IMAGE TRACE :(

I love how the aesthetic and functionality of these new versions give the software it's own identity.

Thanks Ally, nice to see your smiling face! Great overview, as usual.

THANKYOU!!!! All Three videos are so appreciated! I love your Affinity Revolution courses as well...thanks for doing this for all of us in Cyberspace...love the updates!!!

These updates are awesome. Thanks for the detailed videos! I hope the Affinity team will also create a Lightroom/DAM solution soon.

Yesss! Thanks Affinity Rev team!!! You’re always on point!!

Thank you for this comprehensive video! We were one of the first ones to publish about the update :) I will be uploading son a series of tutorials covering Affinity Designer V2 for iPad wohooo! I love the new Shape Builder tool - this will be my first tutorial

I'd say the biggest improvements in functionality were in Designer. They actually closed out about 2/3rds of my asks. The shape builder, knife, warp, etc. Now at a fundamental level they are really only missing selection to curve/auto trace and true vector pattern brushes (drag n drop to new pattern brush). I would love to see a vertical button bar for things like assets, stock, styles that you grab and then it closes it like a drawer like in Blenders UI.

Thank you for making this tutorial... I am already loving the ideas I could create with each tool you've shown.

Shape builder tool is one of my favorite features in illustrator. Glad it has made its way over to affinity. Now I’m just waiting on that image trace functionality. Personally, I don’t see myself using Photo or Designer too much atm as I need to improve my skills in illustrator and photoshop for when I go job hunting after I graduate, but I can see myself using Publisher a ton for personal projects thanks to studio link and the new iPad support. I hate having to switch apps when working in inDesign. Also, since I like to pack as light as possible I only carry around my iPad as my sketchbook and computer when I’m on the move. Publisher is the only pro option available.

Thanks so much for this quick lesson on the new version update.

Excellent update. I particularly like the Shape Builder functionality. 👍

Love some of these new features in V2. Thank you for your great video in explaining some of them. It certainly helped me!!!

Very pleased to have got this update. Some really impressive, time and sanity saving capabilities now added. Thanks

Really great new features, ! Thanks for the great explanations as usual!

Nice! I didn't see most of these improvements listed on the Affinity site and these are more impressive to me than what they showed.

Awesome tutorial like always. Keep up the great work. Thank you!

Thank you for the clarity of your explanations, I am waiting for your next videos!

thank you for the update videos...! appreciate it...

I had no idea how great the update was! Thank you for your video!

Great, with the warp and shape builder tool there have been two functions added that i was missing the most :) Unfortunately no merge tool yet to transition from one shape to another in multiple steps, this would be huge for background patterns and more.

Wow! The way you're explaining things is even better than the software you're talking about! Superb!

👍 Great summary - thank you!

I love all the new changes! Thank you😊

Great video, thank you. And well done Serif for a great set of new features in Designer!

Finally we get warp. ♥️♥️♥️

Great overview! Looks great!

incredible just bought Affinity V2 Universal sooo excited to play with it

Finally a shape builder tool. been waiting that tool for to long. and style picker tool I think thats gonna be very usefull.

As someone who's not very good at drawing, I'm very much looking forward to using the shape builder tool.

Thank you for posting this, unfortunately, my computer is too old for the new version so good to see the new tools all in one place, obviously, there isn't anything in the new version that cannot already be done in the old version using different tools and workarounds but this certainly makes workflow quicker, one day when my computer finally dies I will upgrade, but also happy that I am not missing out for now anyway

Nice Video. Thank you.

I really am impressed with how much ADesigner has matured in the years but the only area I wish it would improve in is the pen tool. Currently I use Clip Studio Paint as my sole source for my cartoon illustrations as its vector brush technology is par excellence. I would love to drop them as they are forcing a terrible subscription model down our throats now but man...Affinity designer just cannot compare in this specific area with freehand drawing and a quality brush pen experience. I pray that Serif focuses on that next so I can jump on over and support them 100%. As for my vector tool right now, and what I have used for all of my professional logo design work for the last 15 years, it is Xara Designer Pro. The ONLY reason I stay with it is due to the familiarity which allows me to get my work done extremely fast. This is a big dilemma for me though as I now see Serif continuing to leap frog past Xara with Affinity Designer. The thought of re-learning a program for my logo work where my time is critical just seems so daunting. I'm right on the fence with it. This V2 update has me so close to just purchasing it and maybe trying to cram a few weekends in learning it so I can wean myself off of Xara...BUT I'm just not sure it worth it. Still torn.

I have already purchased designer, publisher and photo for my MacBook and I love all of them. I wish if there was some discount for existing users if the wanted to upgrade to V2. I may upgrade in future. As of now V1 is doing good for me. But love Shape builder tool. Really awesome!

Helpful video! Thanks!

thank you--very helpful!

Great Update!

Surprised they still haven't added the "Live Trace" feature from illustrator

The shape builder tool really should be a hotkey to switch between add or subtract (hold shift while dragging or click changes to subtract). i'd love to see the scissor tool be separate from the knife, or to at least be able to click and drag the scissor tool as a straight line to get two unclosed shapes. but i think i could switch from inkscape to affinity just for it being so much more stable and faster.

Wow.update and great video.

Thank you so much!

Thanks for the share!!!!!

Thank you senpai! ❤

Great video!!!

The knife tool looks great! `

Trying to slowly convert from using DrawPlus X8 (which I have used DrawPlus since X3) to Affinity Designer this video definitely helps. I still think there are things missing from Designer that DrawPlus has and I know Designer is not supposed to be a replacement for DrawPlus; but since DrawPlus is no longer support it feels like it is a replacement for DrawPlus. Hopefully over time the difference between the two programs will slowly be a non issue. Thanks again for pointing out these features.

I use A.Designer a lot, thanks for the news.

Been wanting a Shape Builder type function in Affinity, and that has really been the only thing keeping Illustrator on my personal laptop. I think I can finally stop paying adobe money at the end of the year.

Fantastic!

You've got to be kidding me, I just finished my logo yesterday I could've done with like half these features 😭😭

Thank you so much for this, Affinity did a bad job of describing why i should buy it a second time, you did a great job, they should hire you!

I rather liked the universal license. I installed Designer first and downloaded my assets, and when I later installed Photo and Publisher I didn't need to do it twice. HEX CODES! Yippee!

Thank you for the video. I have a question. How do you do the quick grid for iPad if there are no arrow keys.

I love how they're reinventing and modernizing the UI. Really, it reminded me of CS2 sometimes.

Thank you so much. Just purchased and playing around with affinity designer. I was trying to change the perspective on a photo but it's not working for me. What am I doing wrong? I chose false perspective but it just erases the photo. I may have missed it in the video. Is it only for shapes and texts?

Hello, I have a question. 5:47 the part of making second rectangle... when I press the right arrow, it just makes the first one moved... how can I make it work right? thanks

Finally shape builder 😌

Good additions!

Great video. How can I transfer my brushes and styles when I upgrade to V2? Have you had any experience and have any tips? Thank you.

Thank you!

thank you!

thank you 🥇

YES!!!!!

That is a great intro to Affinity D 2, I have a question though. I can not find how clipping mask works in the new version. In the previous versions, you could drag a layer underneath the layer on top. How is this working out in the AD v2?

Ally, thanks for explaining these new features. Does the Shape Builder tool render the geometric tools (Add, Subtract, Intersect, Divide, XOR) passe? I notice they are still prominently available in Ver 2. Maybe they're needed for backward compatibility, although I can't imagine why.

Hahaha - funny enough I somehow missed the warp... HOW?! Thank you for the video! Would be cool to see later on way to warp layer to a custom shape too. Designer is such a great software... I moved from Adobe immediately when 1.0 showed up on Windows and never looked back. I missed few things from Illustrator or Photoshop but I have found a way to get them done in Affinity. Thnak you for the videos!

This is an awesome update!!!

Thanks for the video. One question, can you export DWG from Affinity Designer 2?

Vectorwarp is amazing! However i would be happy if it wouldnt crash anmore, when i type in the fonts box and when the AMD HW Acceleration would work. I am excited to see if this got fixed.

Very nice, got AF Designer 2 and might get the Photo, to replace PS, Im a "light user" and prefer one off buys rather than subs. Very good, $64aud for Photo is perfect for my use case.

YES! Finally a knife tool!

Love it! Great overview, so many of these new tools will save time and make my work easier. It's a bummer that there is no discounted upgrade path for V1 owners.

Is there an update to 3D tool turning a square into a shaded box? Or bevel line into a 3D shape with lighting control

this update is amazing, I only miss mesh gradients now

Question for you: Trying to decide to buy photo or designer. Often, I need to upgrade a low resolution image to a higher resolution image for my customers. Can I convert a low ppi to high ppi on designer? I really like designer over photo but am limited in budget currently. I can only afford one or the other for now. Your thoughts...

Whoa...Multiple outlines and fx copy! I hope they included more export options for basic CNC work.

I purchased the V2 suite, downloaded but none of the dmg files will open. How to fix?

So I am sold on the new Designer at least, i dont have a use for the new stuff on the other apps afaik. but my big wonder now is what are the features of v2 on ipad? does it have all of the desktop features? Shape builder etc?

Dear Affinity Team, I'm really excited about this update. I just want to triple check. So the license I buy I can use in my main iMac (home studio), Macbook Air & on my Windows Laptop? My lifestyle now is more Mac oriented & I have to be able to work on any of the systems I have at hand. I also do content creation so being able to edit YT Thumbnails anywhere is a big plus.

Image trace and mesh gradient not found, and you have to pay full price to upgrade or the same 40% discount as new buyers...I'm personally only updating designer.

amazing

Do you it is a wise investment to repurchase affinity 2.0 even though you can kinda do some of the same things with the O.G Affinity? I'm kinda thinking yeah for 99.00 for the universal license? just curious

Does anyone know if that warp feature is in the iPad version??

Ok, shape builder seems like the first new functionality that seems worth a new version, although it was pretty much there already.

About time Affinity is starting to sport features that Adobe's Photoshop and Illustrator do to make it smarter and more efficient. I can't comment about Publisher, because I don't use that tool. Getting my updated versions tonight.

I am a poster designer. But i dont specifically create any vector or shape by my own. I bought affinity designer V1 10 months ago. Should i upgrade to V2? Please help me decide. The discount will be ended on january 25. Please give me an advice its worth for upgrade or not since im not a vector arts or something like that. Just doing some simple design (but i adore V2 UI so much & also it will be a good thing to have long term continuity if i buy V2). Please help me decide since i have limited budget

Is there vector wrap for ipad version?

If I remember correctly, I bought my 1.x versions with the promise of lifetime updates for each app. I wondered how that would work. Now I know ...

Great update! But regarding the appearence - I hate the new layer system so much. I just find it absolutelly confusing

I dont know if i am slow but do i need to purchase Version 2 or is it an update? I already own Affinity Designer

Has a text direction been added RTL such as Arabic and Hebrew?

I would be able to keep using the old version if I don't purchase this one? Great work btw!

Does the quick grid feature support hexagons?

Actually I like the old interface more, colorful looking, it makes me happy to use it in the beginning

Nice - but i hope that are not only the news / tools for affinity designer 2 🤔 Templates to import (like easy mandala Graphik or Pattern Design or crate Posters aso.) And than you can change / edit all in affinity designer. 🤗

How do you turn on "Quick Guides" to duplicate the shapes with arrow buttons?

At timestamp 6:00, can I insert an unique photograph into each rectangle? Will the program scale it for me, such that if I make the rectangle larger or smaller, will the photo be sized with it?

Are your courses updated for the Affinity Version 2 Apps?

I'm just curious, did Serif run a special course for educators like yourself to learn all of the V2 updates, so you can do these videos?