12-25-2025, 07:54 AM
I'm a freelance graphic designer trying to decide whether to fully commit to the Adobe Creative Cloud subscription or switch to a combination of Affinity Designer and other standalone tools. My work is a mix of logo design, social media graphics, and occasional print layouts. For other designers who have made a similar transition, what was the biggest adjustment in your workflow, and did you encounter any significant compatibility issues when sharing files with clients or printers who use Adobe? How do the vector and typography tools in Affinity compare for professional use, and are there any specific tasks where you still find yourself needing to open an Adobe program?