About this Event
Using scientific proof and state-of-the-art multimedia techniques, Aaron James Draplin of the Draplin Design Co. delivers a suckerpunch of a talk that aims to provide bonafide proof of work, the highs and lows of a ferociously independent existence and a couple tall talesfrom his so-called "career" in the cutthroat world of contemporary graphic design.
+ 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 him.
Hard to say.
See you there!
Note: All professions within the industry are invited to attend.
Meet Aaron Draplin, Owner of Draplin Design Co.
The Draplin Design Co. finally stepped out on its own four hairy feet in the fall of 2004. All these years later, he’s proud to report that he’s managed to “keep everything out of the red.”
He’s traveled the world telling his story, with over 450 speaking fiascos under his belt and counting! He co-created Field Notes with his older brother Jim Coudal, and their memo books are sold in over 2,500 stores worldwide, with limited-edition special editions shipped quarterly to a booming subscriber list. He’s filmed six Skillshare classes that are raging along, teaching kids all over the world. His first book titled Pretty Much Everything came out on May 17, 2016 on Abrams Books, which incredibly, is in its eighth printing. His roster of DDC Merch is up to 275 products and growing! You’ll see those goodies at DDC merch tables from coast to coast or in his online shop at draplin.com. He prides himself on a high level of craftsmanship and quality that keeps us up late into the wet Portland night.
He rolls up his sleeves for Coal Headwear, Union Binding Co., Richmond Fontaine, Esquire, Nike, Wired, Dinosaur Jr, Timberline, Chunklet, Eaux Claires Music Festival, Poler, Incase, Sub Pop Records, Fender, Marc Maron, Cobra Dogs, Jill Soloway, Sasquatch Music Festival, Rhett Miller, Old 97s, Jason Isbell, Nixon Watches, Bernie Sanders, Patagonia, Target, Chris Stapleton, NASA/JPL, John Hodgman, Ford Motor Company, Woolrich and even the Obama Administration, if you can believe that.
This event is brought to you by the good people of AAF Black Hills and Jackalope.
Special thanks to Black Hills Energy & Midco for their sponsorship.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites, 445 Mt. Rushmore Road, Rapid City, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 35.00