Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating a simple and non-destructive way to create a cutout text effect where the text is represented by negative space, allowing the background to show through.
Typically, you would think to use something like Boolean operations, or the Shape Builder. However, this can be accomplished in a non-destructive way using blend modes.
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In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating a simple and non-destructive way to create a cutout text effect where the text is represented by negative space, allowing the background to show through.
Typically, you would think to use something like Boolean operations, or the Shape Builder. However, this can be accomplished in a non-destructive way using blend modes.
Want to learn more about how Affinity Designer works? Check out my Affinity Designer Master Class – a comprehensive series of over 60 videos where I go over every tool, feature and function and explain what it is, how it works, and why it’s useful: logosbynick.com/affinity-designer
Join my mailing list and get 200+ free design templates: join.logosbynick.com
🔗 RESOURCE LINKS
Need a logo designed? Hire me at: logosbynick.com
Get my premium logo templates: logosbynick.com/design-templates
🎓 EXPLAINER COURSES
Inkscape: logosbynick.com/inkscape
Affinity Designer: logosbynick.com/affinity-designer
GIMP: logosbynick.com/gimp
Adobe Illustrator: logosbynick.com/illustrator
Take my logo design workshop: logosbynick.com/learn
▶️ MY OTHER CHANNELS
Inkscape & GIMP tutorials: youtube.com/c/logosbynick
Mobile tutorials: youtube.com/channel/UCe7cPBY4S6XMQZQsf2eC_5w
💬 SOCIALS
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/logosbynick
Twitter/X: twitter.com/logosbynick
Instagram: instagram.com/itslogosbynick
🎵 MUSIC USED
In Da Mood - Combustibles
