AAF Charlotte & UNCC Charlotte welcome Aaron Draplin to Charlotte, NC for 2 big events; Speaking & Workshop. You may have seen his Ted Talks, Logos, Band Posters, and design weaved throughout pop culture over the last few decades, but have you seen Aaron up close and personal? Now is your chance. Spend the evening, spend the day, or spend both with Aaron.

Tips, Tricks, Techniques, Tales, Threats, Tragedies and Triumphs from the DDC. -

Space is very limited for the Workshop. Keeping it cozy so you have all the one-on-one time you desire. Aaron is known to hang around with enthusiastic attendees for as long as they want.

Get the inside scoop with Aaron Draplin of Draplin Design Co. and learn what goes on behind the scenes at the DDC! He’ll give an in-depth walk through of some of his existing projects and answer questions in an intimate setting. He'll show you the finer points of his logo making process, from sketch to iterations to finalizing. Feel the power of pencil on paper! Unlock something in your hands and in your mind! Adobe Illustrator tips, tricks and techniques will be offered up from our questionable existence! Questions answered. Riddles solved. Enigmas discussed. Don’t miss out!. You will leave with a pdf of every trick and tip shown and a bag of merch. Workshop may go longer if people want to stay and work longer.

Tickets are $150 per person (includes lunch, hands on workshop, and DDC merch swag bag). Only 25 spots available.

The workshop will take place in classrooms Macy 106 A & B and parking will be validated.