Chapter 9: Workflow: Layers and Objects

Welcome to the ninth chapter of Up and Running with Affinity Designer.

In this chapter, we are going to cover Affinity Designer's Layers workflow. This will also involve a discussion on object management. Primarily, we will discuss the Layers panel and how we can use it to not only organize and manage the objects in our projects but also to apply effects, control visibility, work with vector and pixel assets, apply non-destructive layer adjustments, and blend modes.

Workflow

The term "workflow" here refers to the process or working method of how best to achieve desired, predictable results when it comes to using Affinity Designer. Usually, there is more than one way to get a similar result and depending on your own particular needs, my workflow suggestions may not necessarily work for you. However, over the years, through trial and error, I have developed a few habits that may help you avoid some of the pitfalls I&apos...