Aaron Draplin
Aaron Draplin
Graphic Designer, Draplin Design Co.
Aaron James Draplin of the Draplin Design Co. lives and works in Portland, Oregon. He makes stuff for rock bands, comedians, restaurants, sporting goods and leftie politicians. He’s traveled the world telling his story, with over 470 speaking fiascos under his belt. He co-created Field Notes with Jim Coudal, and their memo books are sold worldwide. His seven Skillshare classes are raging along, teaching design enthusiasts of all ages. He recently released his first two typefaces on ddcfonts.com. His first book titled “Pretty Much Everything” came out on May 17, 2016 on Abrams Books, which incredibly, is in its twelfth printing. The roster of DDC Merch is up to 300 products and growing! You’ll find those goodies at DDC merch tables from coast to coast or in the draplin.com merch shop.
An Update from the Front Lines of Cutthroat Contemporary Graphic Design
Track A (Upstairs), Friday 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Things just keep going faster and faster for us. And we're doing our best to keep up the pace, but to what end? We're slowing down a bit and will show you spirited examples where we're actively downshifting, and the fickle fallout therein. We'll provide bonafide proof of work, detailing the highs and lows of a ferociously independent existence. If you are a youngster, you may find yourself inspired to attack your design future in a different way. If you are established, you may just leave feeling grateful you don't have anything to do with us. Bit of a toss-up. A good time will be had by all! — WARNING: The first three rows are in the "DDC Splash Zone." (Spit, dander and dirty looks.)