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Speaker Event: Up Close & Personal with Aaron Draplin

  • RSVP Southend 225 Fairwood Avenue Charlotte, NC, 28203 United States (map)

AAF Charlotte & The One Club 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.

Aaron James Draplin of the Draplin Design Co. lives and works in Portland, Oregon. He makes stuff for rock bands, comedians, restaurants, sporting goods and leftie politicians. He’s traveled the world telling his story, with over 470 speaking fiascos under his belt. He co-created Field Notes with Jim Coudal, and their memo books are sold worldwide. His seven Skillshare classes are raging along, teaching design enthusiasts of all ages. He recently released his first two typefaces on ddcfonts.com. His first book titled “Pretty Much Everything” came out on May 17, 2016 on Abrams Books, which incredibly, is in its twelfth printing. The roster of DDC Merch is up to 320 products and growing! You’ll find those goodies at DDC merch tables from coast to coast or in the DDC online shop.

Cocktail Hour 6-7 Your chance to network with folks from all over the Southeast as Aaron draws a crowd. Check out the brand new RSVP nighlife destination event space and settle in for a very special evening.

Speaking 7-8 AAF Charlotte & One Club Members Free

$20 for non-AAF members (includes a drink ticket and entry)

Can't make it in person? Sign up for $10 to get a live broadcast link. Link will be emailed day of event.

Light apps during cocktail and networking hour on a first come first serve basis. Additional food and drinks are available for purchase through the duration of the event.

Aaron will have a merch table set up at the event be sure to stop by!