Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Being able to apply gradients to your artwork is an important aspect of vector design, and Affinity Designer makes this process so much easier than rival applications. In this tutorial we'll be going over how to gradient fill in Affinity Designer by using the Fill Tool to create various gradient types; including linear, elliptical, radial and conical gradients.
If you want to learn more about Affinity Designer, be sure to check out my master class where I go over every tool and feature and explain how it works: logosbynick.com/affinity-designer
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:31 The Fill Tool
00:52 Types of Gradients
01:41 Linear Gradients
02:56 Elliptical Gradients
04:05 Radial Gradients
04:55 Conical Gradients
06:36 Gradients Options Menu
08:35 Conclusion/Outro
Intro song: "In Da Mood" by Combustibles, used with written permission
Being able to apply gradients to your artwork is an important aspect of vector design, and Affinity Designer makes this process so much easier than rival applications. In this tutorial we'll be going over how to gradient fill in Affinity Designer by using the Fill Tool to create various gradient types; including linear, elliptical, radial and conical gradients.
If you want to learn more about Affinity Designer, be sure to check out my master class where I go over every tool and feature and explain how it works: logosbynick.com/affinity-designer
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:31 The Fill Tool
00:52 Types of Gradients
01:41 Linear Gradients
02:56 Elliptical Gradients
04:05 Radial Gradients
04:55 Conical Gradients
06:36 Gradients Options Menu
08:35 Conclusion/Outro
Intro song: "In Da Mood" by Combustibles, used with written permission
