Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I am a big fan of compounds in Affinity Designer. They are a quick and fully editable way to combine shapes to make complex elements. In this video, I will show you how to use the XOR.
XOR [exclusive or] is probably the most complex, least used, and underrated of the Boolean operations. It combines the shapes and calculates the overlay to determine fill or transparency. Even numbers in the layer overlay show transparency, while odd ones show the fill.
It can be quite useful [and very surprising at times] when working on logos, icons, or patterns... and it's a lot of fun!
Most of the functionality shown in the video can be created with other software tools such as Adobe's Illustrator, CorelDraw, or Inkscape with minor alterations and different names for the tools used.
More of my videos on compounds:
youtu.be/Tivijc_zbIA
youtu.be/Mb_qdIx9RxA
youtu.be/ZnQ3Mox7Mcg
youtu.be/2rITgOwkPMU
youtu.be/z8RSb-1lQA0
youtu.be/pK3oGafjtis
See more Affinity Designer and Inkscape tutorials on the website at https://2dgameartguru.com.
Music from Audio Library Plus https://www.audiolibrary.plus/
‘Santana’ by ‘Ason ID’
I am a big fan of compounds in Affinity Designer. They are a quick and fully editable way to combine shapes to make complex elements. In this video, I will show you how to use the XOR.
XOR [exclusive or] is probably the most complex, least used, and underrated of the Boolean operations. It combines the shapes and calculates the overlay to determine fill or transparency. Even numbers in the layer overlay show transparency, while odd ones show the fill.
It can be quite useful [and very surprising at times] when working on logos, icons, or patterns... and it's a lot of fun!
Most of the functionality shown in the video can be created with other software tools such as Adobe's Illustrator, CorelDraw, or Inkscape with minor alterations and different names for the tools used.
More of my videos on compounds:
youtu.be/Tivijc_zbIA
youtu.be/Mb_qdIx9RxA
youtu.be/ZnQ3Mox7Mcg
youtu.be/2rITgOwkPMU
youtu.be/z8RSb-1lQA0
youtu.be/pK3oGafjtis
See more Affinity Designer and Inkscape tutorials on the website at https://2dgameartguru.com.
Music from Audio Library Plus https://www.audiolibrary.plus/
‘Santana’ by ‘Ason ID’
![Affinity Designer Mini Tutorial - Miniature Storefront design using basic shapes [workflow]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NDpDwSTxmig/mqdefault.jpg "Affinity Designer Mini Tutorial - Miniature Storefront design using basic shapes [workflow]
As part of the challenge on the Facebook group Affinity Designer - hands-on I recorded my workflow while creating the design using basic shapes, the corner tool, and clipping masks.
I create the clockmakers store using basic shapes - circles, rectangles, and cogs - with added text elements. Most of the shapes have solid fills [I did cheat a little and used a few gradients] and use shading shapes inside clipping masks for detail and depth.
Reusing, duplicating, and modifying existing elements make it easy to quickly create complex designs.
For more Affinity Designer and Inkscape tutorials visit the website at http://2dgameartguru.com.")
