Domestika Basics Course 2 of 7
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Introduction to Affinity Designer

Course 2: Using Basic Tools: Design a Monochrome Icon

By Juan José Ros , Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer. Madrid, Spain.
Joined February 2011
Domestika Basics Course 2 of 7
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About the video: Design a Monochrome Icon

Overview

“In the practice of this course we will design a monochrome icon using the "Pen" tool, some basic shapes and the "Node" tool.”

In this video lesson Juan José Ros addresses the topic: Design a Monochrome Icon, which is part of the Domestika online course: Course 2: Using Basic Tools. Start designing with the essential tools.

Partial transcription of the video

“AFFINITY DESIGNER / COURSE 2 LESSON 6 Practice In this unit we will design a monochrome icon putting into practice everything learned in this course. Let's see. We will start by creating a triangle using the Command key to be able to draw from the center. And I climb keeping the proportion. I want there to be three mountains in this icon. For now we convert into Curves to be able to add some nodes, and thus open this stroke. We will continue with the Pen tool to make a flagpole that we will draw on the summit. And with the Rectangle Tool, we will make the flag itself. I will duplicate this ...”

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Course summary for: Course 2: Using Basic Tools

  • Level: Beginner
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  • 6 units
  • 6 lessons (47m)
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Juan José Ros

Juan José Ros
By Juan José Ros

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Graphic Designer

Ros is co-founder of Sigma Rocket, a studio specializing in communication with investors. Throughout his twenty years of experience working with visual arts, he has led projects for major infrastructure and telecommunication companies like Cisco, Movistar, and Ferrovial, as well as projects for independent companies in the fields of software development and music promotion.

For over twelve years, he has been specializing in data visualization and the design of high-end presentations. In early 2020, he became Managing Director Amp FeQQ, a music software company based in London and Madrid that develops sound processing apps for DJs and music producers.


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Course 2: Using Basic Tools

By Juan José Ros
Graphic Designer. Madrid, Spain.
Joined February 2011
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  • 9 students