Aaron James Draplin's Blog

CALLING ON ALL HUMANS: Please donate to my little sister Leah���s cancer battle. She���s been a brave kid all summer long, and I���ll do whatever it takes to make sure she���s okay, as well as Jacob, Oliver and Lil��� Frankie. These are good, hardworking people who got dealt a sucky hand, but have powered through the last eight months as a family, with great help from Leah���s oncology team at. OHSU. Please donate to help them, and thank you from the Ashley family and Draplin family.

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Product Description:Nine new caps! New colorways! New patches!
Nine new caps! New colorways! New patches!
Nine new caps! New colorways! New patches!
Nine new caps! New colorways! New patches!
Nine new caps! New colorways! New patches!
Nine new caps! New colorways! New patches!
Nine new caps! New colorways! New patches!
Nine new caps! New colorways! New patches!
Nine new caps! New colorways! New patches!
Product Details:01. Ballistic embroidered patch.
02. Durable materials up front.
03. Mesh ventilation system for maximum air flow out back.
04. Fitted for all heads. Grow into it.
05. Adjustable. Fits big heads, too!
06. "Snapback" adjuster in the back. None of that "fitted' bullshit here.
07. Extra hit of DDC branding inside.
08. Cut, sewn and assembled in the U.S.A.!
Ordering Details:$33.99+$5 Shipping & Handling (U.S.A) Colorways Dang - Black/Black Mesh $33.99��USD Dang - Slate Blue/White Mesh $33.99��USD Wiener Dog - Pumpkin/White Mesh $33.99��USD Mountains - Grey/White Mesh $33.99��USD Skulls - Black/Black Mesh/Red $33.99��USD Oregon Coast - Avocado/White Mesh $33.99��USD Space Shuttle - Space Coast Sand/White Mesh $33.99��USD Good Times - Chambray/White Mesh $33.99��USD New Day - Brown/Brown Mesh $33.99��USD

THE LAST OF THE DEADEST: First there was the Dead Prints. Gobbled up in hours. Then there was the Deader Prints. Gone in minutes. Back in January we did 5300 of 7000 Deadest Prints in 3-4 days. And had them shipped out just as fast. Each set is $17.95. Buying options below are as follows, "Two 3-Packs (1 Deadest + 1 Aspirin)," "Four 3-Pack (2 Deadest + 2 Aspirin)" and "Six 3-Packs (3 Deadest + 3 Aspirin." Pick one of the three options. One purchase per human. If we see folks stacking up multiple "Two 3-Packs" orders we will either cancel the extra orders, or request extra shipping. Play nice, please.

THE VERY LAST OF THE "DDC DEADEST PRINTS"...WITH SOME "ASPIRIN" MIXED IN...BE ALIVE, GHASTLY GHOULS!!!!

Product Details:01. FIRST 3-PACK: The final stash of our "DDC Deadest Print" run. Various crunched, crinkled, forgotten and forlorned Deadest prints in the first set! Could be a full set, could be partial filled in with "Aspirin" books. There were some mix-ups, miscalculations and straight up screw-ups with these, but we were able to fill holes with "Aspirin" books here and there.02. SECOND 3-PACK: Three "Aspirin" books. Three different covers. Fluorescent orange "Obfuscous Orange" Pantone 805 ink! BRIGHT!03. Cover and back hit with a brute force "Sepulchral Silver" foil. From crispy clean to cloyingly crusty to all-out bedlam.04. Inside cover and back cover hit with a gruesome 2-color application of "Pestilent Purple" and "Obfuscous Orange" fluorescent inks. Let's get weird, shall we? Okay.05. Think ink on durable papers.06. Proudly printed, foiled, stitched and trimmed in Portland, Oregon.07. Kitted and shrink-wrapped by the tenacious team at Some Place Else out in Beaverton.08. 3.5" x 5.5" in dimension.09. 48-page memo books, and ready for the world.10. Very, very limited run of these weirdo books. 7000 three-packs, with some "Aspirin 3-Pack" overage.11. Innards paper is "Do Not Go Into The Light" white smooth text with a grid printed in a macabre mist of "Terrifying Turquoise" ink. Makes no sense, right? Wrong. Perfectly precarious.12. Graph paper.13. Each belly band is hand-numbered on the cover, using our patented freehand technique. We take the belly band as seriously as we take ANYTHING ELSE IN OUR LIVES.14. LIMITED TO "ONE ORDER" PER HUMAN. Options include "2 Three-Packs," "4-Three-Packs" and "6 Three-Packs." Don't go buying forty of these things. We fight hard to make sure every customer can get a couple sets, and if someone comes in hot with an order for 100 of them, we reserve the right to cancel that order, and politely remind you to follow the rules.15. We always say it, but here goes again: THESE ARE GONNA GO FAST. Act now!16. Once these are gone...as Bugs would say, "THAT'S IT, FOLKS!"About The Gold Books:There are 15 sets that had a ���Gold Cover��� print in the first position of the 3-pack. These will be shipped out RANDOMLY as the orders come in. If you get one of these in your shipment, contact us, and I���ll ship you a rare set from my archives. As simple as that. The gold cover book HAS TO BE in the first position of the 3-pack in the original shrink wrap. Only 15 ���Gold Cover First Position��� sets will be sent out. Will you get one?! A sheet "What To Do If You Get One" sheet will accompany each lucky order.

USA

(2) Two 3-Packs ("Deadest Print" 3-Pack + "Aspirin" 3-Pack) - USAOrdering Details:$35.90 for Two 3-Packs +$8 USPS Shipping

(2) Two 3-Packs $35.90��USD (4) Four 3-Packs (2 "Deadest Print" 3-Packs + 2 "Aspirin" 3-Packs) - USAOrdering Details:$71.80 for Four 3-Packs +$14 USPS Shipping

(4) Four 3-Packs $71.80��USD (6) Six 3-Packs (3 "Deadest Print" 3-Packs + 3 "Aspirin" 3-Packs) - USAOrdering Details:$107.70 for Six 3-Packs +$18 USPS Shipping

(6) Six 3-Packs $107.70��USD "DDC Dead(er)(est) Tombstone" Souvenir Patch

Ordering Details:$7.99
Limestone Light Gray Granite Dark Gray The Fine Print:For customers using PayPal, click the link above they'll take it from there. Make damned sure your mailing address in UPDATED before placing an order. All orders are shipped out as fast as we can. We ship everything USPS "First Class" rates. We fight hard to make these as AWESOME as possible, and FIRE THEM OFF as the orders come in. Long live Leigh!

��2024 DDC Dry Goods Div., Merch Dept., Portland, Ore.

NOW STREAMING: "Aaron Draplin's Backyard Studio Tour"

Watch it with a nasty, little click here!

Product Description:We drink a ton of water each day. Easily three Nalgene bottles worth, and on a good day, four or five. Good for the body, good for the plumbing! And we finally made our very own ���DDC Fluids Unit��� and will be recycling the cast of Nalgene bottles that have done the job the last decade. These water bottles never let you down.

Today we're doing a little deal where when you buy one of the six bangers, you get a free one! Buy one, get one free! Splash! Dealer's choice between our "Orange Stealth" and "Green Stealth" models. Deep, dark and down to hydrate! Get a free one today when you buy a DDC-319 "DDC Fluids Unit" Nalgene bottle! Immerse yerself in the flowing fluids of the DDC! Quench that thirst this summer!

Ordering Details:$24.99 / $21.99 HDPE +$7.00 Shipping & Handling to cover the two units.

Style Transparent Cerulean/White $24.99��USD Transparent Clear/Blue $24.99��USD Acid Green/Black HDPE $21.99��USD Orange/Black HDPE $21.99��USD White/Silver HDPE $21.99��USD White/Blue HDPE $21.99��USD

FROM SKILLSHARE: "Back by popular demand and updated with new content,��Aaron Draplin��of The Draplin Design Co. (DDC) has refreshed his top typographic tips into a new, intimate, 3-hour interactive workshop. Draplin is terrified at how the most basic of typographic refinements are getting lost in the fray of online content editors and the wild landscape of contemporary work. He���ll walk students through each tip thoroughly in a fun, lighthearted, interactive virtual workshop so that you can bring strong typography into your work. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions in real time.���

Typography Tips to Advance Your Design Career
June 4, 2024.
Going from 12-3 PM PST/3-6PM EST.

In This Session You Will:

* Watch Draplin create designs live in Adobe Illustrator to show the typography tips in action.
* Learn how to incorporate elevated typography into your work that will help you stand out as a designer.��
* As a special bonus, Draplin will share insights from his own career journey as a designer to help you take your career to the next level.
* Ask questions in real time.

After the dust settles, each student gets a comprehensive resource that details each type tip showcased that afternoon. If you register for this Live Session, you have the option of purchasing a discounted DDC Merch Superkit including Aaron Draplin���s book and other fun goodies from the DDC.

To get a ticket to this BEAST of a typographic workshop, click here!

Product Description:It's Springtime in America! Our Portland rainy days are dissipating into sunny, bright summer days. Good time as any for a hat with a solid brim to shield yer eyes from all that beautiful, radiating sunlight. Get that order in and Leigh will fire that thing out! And be sure to make sure your PayPal address is up to date, too!

Just $24.99 plus shipping! That's a whole $9 off our normal $33.99 DDC Action Cap price!

Product Details:01. Ballistic embroidered patch. Check out that tantalizing fluorescent orange thread!
02. Durable materials up front.
03. Mesh ventilation system for maximum air flow out back.
04. Fitted for all heads. Grow into it.
05. Adjustable. Fits big heads, too!
06. "Snapback" adjuster in the back. None of that "fitted" bullshit here.
07. Extra hit of DDC branding inside.
08. Cut, sewn and assembled in the U.S.A.!
Ordering Details:$24.99+$4.99 Shipping & Handling (U.S.A.) Colorways Cumulus Clouds - Blue/White Mesh $24.99��USD Pinky Promise - Orange/Orange Mesh $24.99��USD Way Out West - Slate/White Mesh $24.99��USD Soothing Sun - Brown/Yellow Mesh $24.99��USD Good Times - Red/Red Mesh $24.99��USD Expanding Arrow - Mallard/White Mesh $24.99��USD Rainbow - Pink/White Mesh $24.99��USD Rainbow - Blue/White Mesh $24.99��USD Summer Sun - Black/White Mesh $24.99��USD The Fine Print:For customers using PayPal, click the link above they'll take it from there. For customers who aren't using PayPal, send us an email to "orders(at)draplin.com" and we'll get back to you with an address to ship the funds to. We accept money orders and cold hard cash, so, get with it, man! All orders are shipped out as fast as we can. Usually a couple days after the order comes in. We ship everything USPS "First Class" rates. If you want quicker shipping, contact us and we can ramp it up to USPS Priority, or whatever you need. We aim to please!International Orders:We cover the shipping in the states, but charge the basics for international orders. Before you place the order through our PayPal account, send us an email to "orders(at)draplin.com" and we'll get you a shipping quote for the goods you are interested in. As simple as that! Thanks!

��2024 DDC Dry Goods Div., Merch Dept., Portland, Ore.

GETTING LOW: We finally pulled the trigger on our very first 5-panel kamper kap! After years of being pulled aside and told, "Draplin, come on, make one of those hats like skateboarders wear!," we took heed and pulled one off. Okay, okay. I have a bigger order in the works, but his first one is just to wet the whistle a bit, with breezing spring and summer days in mind. Maybe by a beach? Or on a trail? Submersed in rapids? All of the above. This kamper kap is a refreshing departure from our classic DDC Action Caps, fitting low to the noggin. Lightweight and breezy, these kampers turned out awesome. Get mellow in this one!

DDC-322 "New Day/Royal Blue" Kool Knit 5-Panel Kamper Kap

Product Details:01. Ballistic embroidered patch.
02. Durable, breezy kool knit mesh material throughout.
03. 5-panel kamper kap.
04. Mesh ventilation system for maximum air flow.
05. Fitted for all heads. Grow into it.
06. Adjustable. Fits big heads, too!
07. "Clip" adjuster in the back. None of that "fitted' bullshit here.
08. Extra hit of DDC branding inside.
09. Cut, sewn and assembled in the U.S.A.!
Ordering Details:$33.99+$4.99 Shipping & Handling (U.S.A.) DDC-322 "New Day/White" Kool Knit 5-Panel Kamper Kap

Product Details:01. Ballistic embroidered patch.
02. Durable, breezy kool knit mesh material throughout.
03. 5-panel kamper kap.
04. Mesh ventilation system for maximum air flow.
05. Fitted for all heads. Grow into it.
06. Adjustable. Fits big heads, too!
07. "Clip" adjuster in the back. None of that "fitted' bullshit here.
08. Extra hit of DDC branding inside.
09. Cut, sewn and assembled in the U.S.A.!
Ordering Details:$33.99+$4.99 Shipping & Handling (U.S.A.) DDC-322 "Waves/Navy" Kool Knit 5-Panel Kamper Kap

Product Details:01. Ballistic embroidered patch.
02. Durable, breezy kool knit mesh material throughout.
03. 5-panel kamper kap.
04. Mesh ventilation system for maximum air flow.
05. Fitted for all heads. Grow into it.
06. Adjustable. Fits big heads, too!
07. "Clip" adjuster in the back. None of that "fitted' bullshit here.
08. Extra hit of DDC branding inside.
09. Cut, sewn and assembled in the U.S.A.!
Ordering Details:$33.99+$4.99 Shipping & Handling (U.S.A.) DDC-322 "DDC/Black" Kool Knit 5-Panel Kamper Kap

Product Details:01. Ballistic embroidered patch.
02. Durable, breezy kool knit mesh material throughout.
03. 5-panel kamper kap.
04. Mesh ventilation system for maximum air flow.
05. Fitted for all heads. Grow into it.
06. Adjustable. Fits big heads, too!
07. "Clip" adjuster in the back. None of that "fitted' bullshit here.
08. Extra hit of DDC branding inside.
09. Cut, sewn and assembled in the U.S.A.!
Ordering Details:$33.99+$4.99 Shipping & Handling (U.S.A.) DDC-322 "Whims/Aqua" Kool Knit 5-Panel Volley Cap

Product Details:01. Ballistic embroidered patch.
02. Durable, breezy kool knit mesh material throughout.
03. 5-panel kamper kap.
04. Mesh ventilation system for maximum air flow.
05. Fitted for all heads. Grow into it.
06. Adjustable. Fits big heads, too!
07. "Clip" adjuster in the back. None of that "fitted' bullshit here.
08. Extra hit of DDC branding inside.
09. Cut, sewn and assembled in the U.S.A.!
Ordering Details:Sold Out! New models coming this summer, so check back soon!

The Fine Print:For customers using PayPal, click the link above they'll take it from there. For customers who aren't using PayPal, send us an email to "orders(at)draplin.com" and we'll get back to you with an address to ship the funds to. We accept money orders and cold hard cash, so, get with it, man! All orders are shipped out as fast as we can. Usually a couple days after the order comes in. We ship everything USPS "First Class" rates. If you want quicker shipping, contact us and we can ramp it up to USPS Priority, or whatever you need. We aim to please!International Orders:We cover the shipping in the states, but charge the basics for international orders. Before you place the order through our PayPal account, send us an email to "orders(at)draplin.com" and we'll get you a shipping quote for the goods you are interested in. As simple as that! Thanks!

��2024 DDC Dry Goods Div., Merch Dept., Portland, Ore.

Product Description: We've been making our classic DDC Action Caps for going on twenty years. Same cut, same fabric, same patch and that same fit we love so much. Earlier this summer, my buddy Sean McMahon brought a hat sample over and said, "Give this one a try. Lightweight, nylon with a great fit," he said. And he was right. A new model on the headwear scene, I had to get an order going. We developed eight rubber patches and picked eight colors. They turned out incredible, and offer a lighter weight and mellower fit. Get loose in these!Product Details:01. Mid profile, snapback cap.02. Single panel at front.03. Plastic snapback, tonal under-peak lining, mesh structure support.04. Lightweight.05. 100% quick dry nylon.06. Flat peak.07. One size fits all.08. Eight colors to choose from!Ordering Details:$33.99+$4.99 Shipping & Handling (U.S.A.)
Style Whims/Atlantic $33.99��USD Oceanics/Khaki $33.99��USD Great Outdoors/Army $33.99��USD Dayglow Wilds/Black $33.99��USD Autumn Leaf/Clay $33.99��USD Soothing Sun/Eucalyptus $33.99��USD Waves/Hazy Pink $33.99��USD Always Ascending/Navy $33.99��USD

GRATEFUL DEADEST: Just a quick note of appreciation for the last week and allllllll those DDC Deadest Print orders that whipped out of the shop! A ghastly extirpation of box after box.

We're thankful for each and every order. We're thankful for all the interest all these years with our "Dead" and "Deader" prints. We're thankful for the patience after that first "Soon," weathering all the hiccups, setbacks and ice storms the universe kept throwing at these.

They are out in the world, and it's been a blast seeing people's stashes, trades and enjoyment of these ghouls. I started a "Dinosaur J Freak Scene Documentary" cut myself a couple days back. Such a fun explosion of foil, freakishness and fuckery in each book.

Thank you from all of us at the DDC!