Aaron Draplin

ART DIRECTION

BRANDING & STRATEGY

ILLUSTRATION

VISUAL ART

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Aaron Draplin of the Draplin Design Co. was born in Detroit, raised in Traverse City, and currently 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 almost 600 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 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.