How to Create a Curve Text in Affinity Designer

[@ardenpeters2952]

Finally figured out how to do this effect...takes MUCH longer in Affinity, but I just won't deal with Illustrator's unjust policies. I hope Affinity continues to improve and add new features! Hardest thing...the accent! O well....

[@GraphicDesignsa]

Thanks for checking the video, 👍

[@behramcooper3691]

Serif DrawPlus which is the predecessor to Affinity Designer has a fully functional Envelope tool. It is difficult for me to understand why a newer software released by the same company does not. They already have the code, so why not include it? Very disappointing.

[@The-Advent-Sabre]

Great video... but what a shame its such a massive headache to do in affinity what Illustrator does in seconds! I only hope Designer catches up.

[@GraphicDesignsa]

Thanks. Yes, is not as easy as using a warp deform, but I'm sure the guys from Serif are working on something, :).

[@The-Advent-Sabre]

@@GraphicDesignsa Gosh i hope so... I keep having to move from designer back to Ai just to create text effects. Aslo My node conversion when holding ctrl doesn't ever seem to work. I have to continually do it manually.

[@GraphicDesignsa]

​@@The-Advent-Sabre Yes, me too. There's another way to do it, but requires Affinity Photo, and is very taxing on your computer if you have too may letters. If you are interested I can make a tutorial.

[@The-Advent-Sabre]

@@GraphicDesignsa I already use Affinity Photo, have done for a while. I've been a Graphic designer for nearly 20 years now. Recently made the switch to Affinity Designer as Adobe is just getting ridiculous money now. But the one thing I use almost 70-80% of the time is illustrators Text warping system. Was very disheartened to find out that the one powerful tool that could really set Designer apart from AI is the Text manipulation tools. Once Serif get that one locked down I'll never need Adobe again!

[@GraphicDesignsa]

@@The-Advent-Sabre Agree, I think if the guys from Serif, manage to include 3 or 4 more features, we can say "By By AI". I will create a tutorial for the second method ( includes Designer and Photo), it should be ready for next week Thursday.

[@PaulissVegan]

rule number one: never add music to a tutorial with voice...!!! thanks for the video! ;)

[@GraphicDesignsa]

Lesson learned, 👍. Thanks for checking the video.

[@ahepcat]

Man! You are a life (and money) saver! This feature is the only reason I would occasionally get Illustrator for a month in order to complete a project. Don't make it look too easy though...we still want Serif to put out the actual warp effect in Designer. Ha!

[@martinvogel2173]

You can also use Mesh Warp in Affinity Photo, modify how you wish, next, open in AD and vectorize using PenTool if you need vector. However there is time-consuming task but you can do it if you need.

[@GraphicDesignsa]

Yes, I made another video using the Mesh warp in Photo, if you use the live effect then you can edit it in designer.

[@DukeOBass]

Thank you for this awesome tutorial! I'm new to using Design software and thought I'd give Affinity Designer a try. You taught me a lot here. Now I just have to try to remember it!

[@GraphicDesignsa]

Thanks for checking out my video. 👍

[@kangsan2014]

Thank you. Your tutorial was helpful. By the way, your accent is awesome!

[@GraphicDesignsa]

Thanks, 😁

[@frankdearr2772]

hello, thanks great video 👍

[@SceneArtisan]

3:52. Aaaand, already this is out of date. I'm on A.D 1.8.2.620 and the node tool doesn't react at all to any of the techniques suggested in this video, my idea has come to an abrupt end. :(

[@Pyxelles]

Oh wow thanks for letting us know, what a waste of time!

[@mizbrwnsgr]

I’m the same way. Couldn’t get it to work either

[@mizbrwnsgr]

DeeJay Woz I took a template off of The Iconic downloads from Affinity Store and swapped the words. That was the only way I could do it.

[@wiramahatvavirya3147]

It works best for a straight bottom letter, but for curved bottom letter like "S,G,D,C,B,O" not so much

[@GraphicDesignsa]

Yep, unfortunately until the warp function is implemented in Affinity Designer, we can use this as an alternative.

[@shane7931]

Exactly what I was looking for, thank you.

[@andrew_rubia]

10:04 When I click Add one of the letters disappear.

[@wesleybilly8097]

Is there an update in affinity to do this differently now?

[@GraphicDesignsa]

Unfortunately, not yet.

[@SteigerSteigerfoto]

Thanks for the tutorial. Is there a way to export a curve (eg converted text) to photoshop where it is still editable as a path?

[@KennethAkpo]

The video was awesome! thanks

[@wudashudacuda]

Very helpful thank you.

[@bothanspy4305]

A very helpful video, thank you.

[@letsdraw9124]

Wow! Great video, thanks.

[@miketaiwanwalkcity6355]

I put sounds at 100% but it still low sound and the music bothers a lot

[@CJCJCJCJCJCJC]

Could I use a logo inspired by this for a clothing brand?

[@GraphicDesignsa]

Yes you can, 👍

[@CJCJCJCJCJCJC]

Graphic&Design thank you!!! Love the tutorials!

[@JessicaCantellMakeup]

Very helpful tutorial, thank you! I learnt some skills that I didn’t know :)

[@jamiesworkshop3198]

Too bad there is no warp feature...

[@PlusPassie]

Great tutorial! I was looking how to do this in Affinity. Thanks for showing!

[@murfad]

how do you setup the toolbar on the left so it shows 2 columns of icons?

[@GraphicDesignsa]

Go to View-> customize Tools

[@murfad]

@@GraphicDesignsa thank you sir! although i just realized that every default icon fits in with 1 column anyway... haha :D

[@tlmanty]

AWESOME - easy directions and I was actually able to do it YAY! Thank you!

[@GraphicDesignsa]

Thanks for checking my video, 👍

[@epicstepsde]

This arc in the middle where you have to press ctrl, I can't do that, why?

[@GraphicDesignsa]

Select the node, if it is smooth, it will show two handles on each side, press and hold control, click in one of the handles and drag.

[@CommodoreCate]

@@GraphicDesignsa I can't do this either. I hold down ctrl while clicking on the centre node, nothing happens If I hold down ctrol while right-clicking on the centre node, the context menu pops up.

[@Buschloader]

on Windows, you have to klick left mouse first and then right mouse to handle both sides

[@TheShaggyfrog]

@@Buschloader came looking in comments for this same fix. THanks!

[@cyberg-kzn]

Can the same thing be done on the ipad version?

[@GraphicDesignsa]

To be honest with you, I don’t know. Unfortunately I don’t have the iPad version. Did you ask in the Affinity Forum? That’s a good place to check. 👍

[@saber7271]

3:53 i done that but nothing happens

[@GraphicDesignsa]

Press and hold control, left click and drag. I tested in version 1.8.3.

[@saber7271]

@@GraphicDesignsa cheers I'll have a go on that

[@GraphicDesignsa]

@@saber7271 Fantastic

[@CommodoreCate]

@@GraphicDesignsa I press and hold control, left click and drag on the centre node and it just goes up into a point? I'm also using version 1.8.3.

[@edgarvaladez1846]

Anybody have a link to this for ipad users?

[@GraphicDesignsa]

Unfortunately no.

[@edgarvaladez1846]

@@GraphicDesignsa do this technique work for affinity designer on ipad?

[@GraphicDesignsa]

@@edgarvaladez1846 I'm not sure, I don't have the iPad version.

[@saluuhi]

Thanks

[@AdrianSmithSEO]

Great tutorial but in 2023 we have the distort tool.

[@zgrad25]

Thank you

[@GraphicDesignsa]

You're welcome

[@R-1.]

thanks bro'

[@bdoorH1]

Thx bro ..

[@FraternalHouse]

The Convert To Curves is COOL (Separate Text Letters is Cool) but the rest of the Vid is dated. As you can Now, add Text to Path like you can in illustrator.

[@TheOverlordOfProcrastination]

The music though 😖

[@Habibandpati]

Saya hanya berpikir ...jika anda memotongnya dengan circle..saya rasa otu akan lebih cepat san effectif😊😊😊

[@mikaellachiriboga2223]

I can´t believe it Affinity didn't have a tool to make distorsions..... so you should make by hand

[@simeonincognito6245]

Just save your time and use inkscape then copy-paste to Designer

[@512banana1]

4:47 is a cool tip

[@GraphicDesignsa]

Thanks, 👍

[@stevetownsend2593]

Going back to photoshop, I know its a lot more but its so much easier to do everything, Affinity is soo complicated its untrue lol

[@Terrasius]

THX very very much!!!

[@GraphicDesignsa]

Thanks, :)

[@cupcakearmy]

Nice tutorial. WTF the music 😅

[@GraphicDesignsa]

yep, old days 😀

[@emmanuelrehbanibeats]

I feel like you are more argentinian than the dulce de leche.

[@carlrogueofficial]

This is such a headache to do.... Affinity needs to catch up.

[@joshgodoy9508]

illustrator does this with a click of a button

[@i.m4531]

music is too distractive

[@CarnivoreIam]

Lost me after Expand stroke.