That is absolutely whatever works best for you. There are several ways to ensure alignment is correct - either you input the details in the navigation panel, or use the snapping tool, or use the alignment tools. This is then that blank square guide really helps. With this in mind, if you created an original artboard for your symbol of 300 x 300px, then for the repeat artboard I would create an artboard of 600 x 600px.įor the scale we are working with, you need to have 4 symbols on your new artboard. When designing, I like to see my patterns in full repeat to ensure there are no gaps and all the elements work cohesively together. If it’s not on your desktop go to View>Studio>SymbolsĬreate another artboard to display your pattern. Select all items on your artboard and group them. When you’re happy with your elements and the general layout, we are going to put it into a full drop repeat. Second, and this is where the fun starts, you need to populate the elements you want to use in your pattern. Don’t fill the shape as you will use it as a guide when putting your pattern into a repeat.
Create a shape with the exact same dimensions as your artboard (eg: 300 x 300px). While you’re learning how to do a repeat pattern, I found this to be a helpful guide. At this stage, do select ‘create artboard’ (you’ll see why lower down). Is it pixels? Millimetres? What DPI? Which colourspace? It’s best practice to ensure these are decided upon first - this is especially important if you’re designing for any form of print as each manufacturer has their specific requirements. Decide however you need your final design setup. How to Design Surface Patterns in Affinity Designer, by DesignerMimįirst off, get your profile settings sorted.
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