In this interview, co-founders of BAM! creative studio, Tea Shockats and Jimbo Bernaus, chat to us about their colourful approach to design, getting their name out there and the fun poster series they created with Affinity Designer during lockdown. Tea and Jimbo Tell us a bit about yourselves and your…Read More

Talented designer Aldric Bonani, along with his wife Amanda, self-published a stunning children’s book named “Palavrinha Desenhada” which later became part of our 100 Days. 100 Commissions campaign. Aldric tells us more about his love for visual arts and how he got to where he is today. Tell us a…Read More

We talk to US illustrator and muralist Nick Nortier about how he got started as an artist, what led him into mural making and why Affinity Designer for iPad has become an integral tool in his creative process. Tell us a bit about yourself and how you got started as…Read More

Jonathan Pearce is a security engineer, automotive photographer and father of three based in London, UK. We have been fans of Jonathan’s photography for quite some time and following his successful submission to 100 Days. 100 Commissions, he spoke to us about his lifelong passion for cars, how he got…Read More

Dr Shivam Maini is a photographer and photography coach based in the beautiful village of Natadol, India, overlooking the Himalayan peaks. After starting his career in the medical profession, Shivam took a leap that so many of us have dreamed of—he quit his day job to follow his true passion—photography.…Read More

Jhonatan S. Silva is a games artist, illustrator and 2D animator from Brazil. In his free time, he shares easy techniques and best practices​ for creating great content in Affinity Designer for iPad on his YouTube channel. We spoke to Jhonatan to find out how his career first started, more…Read More

You can almost hear the thunderous roar of aircraft emanating from the exhilarating, mid-action shots captured by photographer and life-long aviation enthusiast Dylan Van Graan. We discovered Dylan as part of our ‘100 Days. 100 Commissions.’ initiative and were blown away by his breathtaking aviation photos. Here he speaks to…Read More

Affinity user M Wildan Cahya Syarief talks to us about his life as a freelance illustrator, juggling client time zones and how his creative style and process has developed over the years. Tell us a bit about yourself and your creative background. Hello, my name is Muhammad Wildan Cahya Syarief,…Read More

Affinity user Spartaco Margioni is an artist, animator and illustrator who has worked for some of the world’s biggest brands including Disney, Nickelodeon, Random House, Sega and Mattel Interactive, to name just a few. Spartaco’s career spans over 25 years and across multiple creative fields, including animation, multimedia, video games,…Read More

There are few people with such a distinctive style as Yo Az. With mind-bending geometrics and acute attention to detail, you can get lost in one of his illustrations for hours. We spoke to him about his processes and how he developed such a unique look. Tell us a bit…Read More

Ollie Brown is a freelance illustrator who loves to depict two of his greatest passions—aviation and travel—in his work. In this interview, he talks to us about his creative background, making people happy through illustration and creating pieces on the go using Affinity Designer for iPad. Tell us a bit…Read More

Paul V Harrison is one of our 100 days. 100 commissions photographers. He loves sharing the hidden beauty in nature using the detail that’s possible with macro.Read More

Benjamin Broschinski is a freelance illustrator, graphic designer and 3D artist based in Berlin, Germany. A product of the mid-80s he grew up watching iconic cartoons such as He-Man and Captain Future and spent much of his time pouring through comic books and drawing and developing his own comic heroes…Read More

Scott Balmer is a professional freelance illustrator who is currently based in Scotland, UK. He has produced artwork for numerous clients and galleries around the world.Read More

It takes true skill to turn a few bold and perfectly crafted vector shapes into beautiful illustrations with a clear message. We spoke to Justina to find out more about the complex artistry behind her deceptively clean and simple style of artwork. Have you always had a passion for drawing?…Read More

It’s not often you come across somebody whose artwork is like nothing else you’ve ever seen. Sphelele Gumede aka Ellsphee’s work is exactly that, a true original with energy and social commentary all of its own. We spoke to Sphelele about what inspires him and how his work has been…Read More