If you’ve ever wanted to create fun, high energy school spirit PNGs, this tutorial is for you! In this video, I’ll show you how to design pennant style flag PNGs from scratch using Affinity Designer 2. These designs are perfect for team merch, yearbooks, digital downloads, and more.
Whether you’re creating for a specific school or just love the vintage pennant look, this tutorial walks you through the full process from base shapes to final finishing touches.
What You’ll Learn in the Video:
- How to Draw Pennant Flags Using Shapes
We’ll start by building simple but versatile flag shapes using basic tools in Affinity Designer 2. - Adding Hand Drawn Effects to Borders
Learn how to give your shapes a custom, organic look with sketchy, hand drawn outlines, perfect for a personalized feel. - Filling the Flags with Patterns
I’ll show you how to apply different patterns to your pennants, using your own digital patterns. - Warping Text into the Flag Shape
Finally, you’ll learn how to bend and warp your text so it fits the pennant shape seamlessly making them ideal for school names, slogans, or mascots.
By the end of the video, you’ll have a set of PNGs that you can use in print-on-demand shops, scrapbooking kits, or even school spirit gear.
Watch the full tutorial here:
Tools Needed:
- Affinity Designer 2 (Desktop version)
- Optional: Your own pattern files or textures
- A little school pride!
Don’t want to create your own?? CLICK HERE to purchase the School Spirit Canva Frame from my Etsy Shop.
If you love combining digital design with a handmade touch, this tutorial will give you a great foundation for creating your own themed artwork.
Let me know what kind of pennants you end up designing. I’d love to see them!
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