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Aaron Draplin

Aaron Draplin of the Draplin Design Co. lives and works in Portland, Oregon. He makes stuff for rock bands, comedians, restaurants, festivals and leftie politicians. He’s traveled the world telling his story, with over 575 speaking fiascos under his belt. He co-created Field Notes memo books with Jim Coudal, selling their products worldwide. His eight Skillshare classes are raging along, teaching design enthusiasts of all ages. He recently launched DDC Fonts with Stuart Sandler showcasing their four typefaces. His first book titled “Pretty Much Everything” came out on May 17, 2016 on Abrams Books, and incredibly is in its 13th printing a decade later. The DDC merch roster is up to 400+ products! You’ll see them at DDC merch tables from coast to coast or in his online shop. He owes it all to his parents. Really.


SUNDAY at 11:20 AM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
A Ride Through One Human's Creative Peaks, Avalanches and Dark Valleys. And How To Let It Invade All Aspects of Yer Life

This isn’t a lecture about how to become a better designer. It’s a look at what happens when you let creativity seep into everything: how you spend your time, how you make a living, how you treat your body, how you show up for the people you love, and how you make sense of being here at all.

SATURDAY at 2:30 PM
BREAKOUT SESSION :

Tips, Tricks, Techniques, Tales & Threats with the DDC
(Draplin Design Co.)

A behind-the-scenes look at what makes the DDC tick, from the creative process to the systems that keep things moving. He will unpack how the team approaches projects, solves problems, and keeps creativity flowing when the work gets messy.

He’ll share pragmatic tips and tricks you can put to work right away to make your own workflow more efficient and flexible... flowing when the work gets messy.