An Update From the Front Lines of Cutthroat Contemporary Graphic Design: And Other Lies, Fibs, and Perjuries with the Draplin Design Co.

When

Thursday February 13, 2025: 6:00pm to 7:30pm  Add to Calendar /   Add to Google Calendar

Where

Downtown Library: 1st Floor Lobby

Description

The man, the myth, the Michigander returns to AADL. Join us for a talk about graphic design with 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 550 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 showcasing his three typefaces. His first book titled “Pretty Much Everything” came out on May 17, 2016 on Abrams Books, and incredibly is in its 12th printing. The DDC merch roster is up to 380 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.

Draplin will also be giving a graphic design workshop earlier in the day.

The Library intends to provide a live stream of this event pending the presenter's permission. Please check back closer to the event for additional updates.