Watch ADOBE vs AFFINITY Is a Trap… And Designers Are Falling for It! (Including me) Video Tutorial

Every designer is looking for an escape from the rising cost of Adobe Creative Cloud. Affinity appears to be the answer with its perpetual license, but the software landscape is changing. The design world is facing a harsh reality as big tech companies like Canva (Affinity’s new owner) prepare to go public, putting massive pressure on their new assets to turn a profit. 🔥Grab my Design Theory PDF book for 20% off! https://lindsaymarshstore.etsy.com?coupon=LINDSAYSALE 🔥Join my FREE design newsletter! https://lindsaymarsh.substack.com In this video, I break down why graphic designers are caught in a cycle of moving from one subscription-trap company to another. I discuss Adobe's controversial investment in AI and how the business decisions of public companies are shrinking the design industry. The future is uncertain, and we need to talk about it. If you appreciate this level of honesty, please consider subscribing as I hit my 40,000-subscriber milestone. Are you feeling lost, irrelevant, or ready to quit? Let’s talk about it in the comments. I read every single one. 🔥My full Graphic Design Courses (Best selling design courses in the world right now! 600,000 students and counting) https://lindsaymarsh.myportfolio.com 🔥All of my classes are also on Skillshare! Join now for some free time using my special link below https://www.skillshare.com/en/r/user/marshdesign 🔥Follow me on Instagram: @lindsaymarshdesign Sources: Adobe MAX Clip using in video was found on the Adobe Creative Cloud YouTube Channel. The Canva by Affinity video clips were found on the Affinity website. Other clips used was of my course content: The Branding Masterclass for Graphic Designers and the Graphic Design Masterclass: Learn GREAT Design course.