@GCarlD
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That's a stumbling block for sure. I'd make it clear that you use Affinity primarily from the outset. And if they request Illustrator files that would be an added cost. However, if at the outset they want you to use Illustrator then you should of course use that.
Yeah, not too sure I'd do that, as most people have Adobe stuck in their head so much that they may think "if you don't use Adobe software, you can't be all that professional, as professional designers obviously only use Adobe products. I'll find a designer that specialises in Adobe" That's just me foreshadowing a likely conversation in that scenario.
End of the day, I just don't think it's worth the hassle of trying to persuading clients or companies about Affinity. No, harm in mentioning it and the money companies can save (assuming they have even upgraded to CC, as a lot of companies still use CS like myself). I also think it would take more than just one designer suggesting to make the switch for it to even really be considered. Designers are generally used to and comfortable working with Adobe, it is the industry standard, companies have it, so I can't imagine they'd care about saving the company money in order to support my suggestion.
I remember switching from Quark to InDesign, it took about 2 years to convert over. But it was totally worth it.
Absolutely, I quite liked using Quark Express back in the day but InDesign is superior. I found it quite easy and quick to switch over, it was almost natural.