So you need to set up a blank canvas - which is called an “artboard” - for each size of printable poster you’d like to create. When you open Affinity Designer, you’ll see a blank workspace. They are easier to work with in large formats. These types of graphics allow you to design large posters while maintaining high print resolution, giving your customers the option to get a nice big commercial print on poster paper or canvas.īonus Design Tip: When choosing backgrounds, always look for “seamless,” as we have done here. The best ones are SVGs and PNGs that are at least 5” x 5” at 300 DPI. Printable Design Tip: Look for graphics that can be scaled up to larger sizes. We’re going to use four different design packages for this project: So let’s create a cute inspirational poster, with a colorful celestial theme and a unicorn, using assets downloaded from Creative Fabrica. Printables for children’s rooms are very popular, especially wall art for young girls.

You’ll practice a simple workflow, and you’ll learn about some of Affinity Designer’s most important features and effects. This article is a learn-by-doing tutorial on how to create the printable poster located in the image above in Affinity Designer.

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