Affinity Web Designer

[Bhikkhu Pesala]

Hi, I am a long-term Serif user, especially of PagePlus, but I also use WebPlus for all three of my web sites, and occasionally use DrawPlus or PhotoPlus.

 

The CommunityPlus forum is buzzing with posts asking about the future of WebPlus after the recent announcment.

 

The FAQ about this here does not answer the question — it only mentions that you would like to create a Digital Asset Management application, whatever that is?

 

Are there yet any plans for a Web Design application for the Affinity Range?

 

If so, will it be able to create responsive/fluid designs? 

[MEB]

Hi Bhikkhu Pesala,

Welcome to Affinity Forums :)

A digital assets managements software lets you manage photo collections/libraries, similar to Aperture and Lightroom (although those also do RAW conversion/processing).

No, currently there's no plans for a web design application. Only Affinity Photo, Designer and Publisher were announced besides the mentioned DAM and iOS apps.

[Bhikkhu Pesala]

Thank you for your prompt and direct reply. That's not a problem for me as I am happy to continue using WebPlus X8 for the foreseeable future. A lot of WebPlus users are going to be unhappy, but at least the uncertainty has been removed. 

[David Black Cat]

Hi 

 

I also use wdbplus x8 and enjoy this product.  However if the Affinity product is the software of the future and the other products are as good as the press say they are then why can this not be past on the the web design side of life?  Do you think the web design could be Incorporated with the DTP?? 

[Bhikkhu Pesala]

The older versions of PagePlus (at least up to PagePlus X5) had a web design mode, but it really needs a dedicated application. 

 

I am sure that Serif have already bitten off as much as they can chew for now. The Affinity products are still new, and far from mature. Porting them all to Windows will have to be a gradual process. Maybe five years from now, when/if Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher are all successful on both platforms they might have enough money in the bank to start work on Affinity Web Designer. 

 

It makes no sense for you to think that far ahead. Enjoy using WebPlus X8 to hone your web design skills, and learn about CSS and HTML5 if you don't already.  

 

My best guess at the moment is that it will be at least two years before Serif will be in a position to even consider starting work on a Web Design application, and by then a new Internet revolution may be upon us. Everyone may be browsing the Internet from their refrigerators when at home and from their cars while on the move. :D