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Draplin Design Co.: Pretty Much Everything is a mid-career survey of work, case studies, inspiration, road stories, lists, maps, how-tos, and advice from Aaron James Draplin, “the Bernie Sanders of Graphic Design” (Wired).
“Aaron James Draplin lets the simplicity and universality he found in Lego toys as a child guide his work designing corporate logos and other work for companies like Nike and the New York Times, plus snowboards, posters and a slew of other projects.” —Globe and Mail
Esquire. Ford Motors. Burton Snowboards. The Obama administration. While all of these brands are vastly different, they share at least one thing in common: a teeny, little bit of Aaron James Draplin—one of the new school of influential graphic designers who combine the power of design, social media, entrepreneurship, and DIY aesthetic to create a successful business and way of life.
Draplin Design Co. includes examples of his work—posters, record covers, logos—and presents the process behind his design with projects like Field Notes and the “Things We Love” State Posters. Draplin also offers valuable advice and hilarious commentary that illustrates how much more goes into design than just what appears on the page.
Draplin writes in his introduction, “I made this stuff my life. When something is your hobby first, the ‘work’ part never feels the same. I love making this stuff. And I’m hoping that will never change. I’ve been lucky to pull off a killer life in design. Let this goddamn book be proof.”
With Draplin’s humor and pointed observations on the contemporary design scene, Draplin Design Co. is the complete package for the new generation of designers.
Includes color illustrations
ASIN : 1419720171
Publisher : Abrams Books; Illustrated edition (May 17, 2016)
Language : English
Hardcover : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 9781419720178
ISBN-13 : 978-1419720178
Item Weight : 2.86 pounds
Dimensions : 8 x 1.13 x 10 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book a valuable resource for design and inspiration. They describe it as an excellent source of reference, with simple, strong designs included. Readers appreciate the autobiography and biography of the author, finding it interesting and relatable. The book is described as fun and hard to put down, providing entertaining anecdotes and wisdom.
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