Making it in the little leagues: Aaron Draplin at TEDxPortland
Vložit
- čas přidán 13. 05. 2014
- What if every graphic designer, builder, craftsman, creator donated 4-5 hours of FREE time on a Friday to help the greater good? Aaron Draplin is onto something and he is changing the world, one logo, one friend at a time...
#FREEFRIDAYS
Born from the loins of the proud Midwest, Aaron grew up on a steady stream of Legos, StarWars, family trips, drawing, skateboarding and snowboarding. After making a name for himself as art director for Snowboarder magazine and Portland design firm Cinco, Aaron stepped out on his own in 2004 to start The Draplin Design Company. Since then, he has rolled up his sleeves for brands ranging from Burton Snowboards to President Obama. Aaron proudly calls Portland home.
Event Recap - April 12, 2014 at the Keller Auditorium with 2900+ in attendance marked the 4th installment for TEDxPortland. Committed to ideas worth spreading in the Rose City and beyond, 55+ volunteers, worked year round to organize this one-day event featuring 14 speakers and 4 performances. This year's theme was PERFECT.
With special thanks to the UNIVERSITY OF OREGON for presenting partnership, a world class stage design provided by HENRY V, an incredible legacy bound book provided by PREMIER PRESS and to the creative digital craft provided by INSTRUMENT. All of our "Perfect Partners" can be found here:www.tedxportland.com/?partners
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
that signal he gives to his dad's picture at the end gets me every time
Yeah same here. Just finished his book and the last two spreads are dedications to his parents. Made me cry (lost my mom out of nowhere at 19 so it hits home).
As a designer I find it really inspiring to hear he's never won an award for his work. And I really appreciate the joy with which he gushes about how awesome it is that he gets to make art for a living.
Totally, awards are meaningless. I've won a couple myself, but my career is still miles behind Aaron's. Using design to help people is the award and him projecting that message is great.
Paul Lukes Agreed. It's easy to get caught up in thinking awards are necessary instead of just a nice thing and nothing more. Like the way Bob Dylan handled the whole Nobel thing.
NorthWriter
Yeah and honestly, it's kind of a rip off to enter awards contests. It's like $75-100 a piece usually. I can think of a lot better things I'd do with my loot. The only reason I won any awards was because my employer entered my work.
I know, right? Agencies nowadays are just obsessed with awards - thinking about (and creating) campaigns for the sole purpose of winning awards, which is sad and frustrating. I'd rather work on something because I think it's amazing and because it'll have actual impact.
The true, pure and actual love voice in which he speaks about his work is so touching, and that’s what passion for your work really is. Plus, he’s hilarious.
been watching videos of Aaron for 3 hours now. What an awesome human being.
Should not have watched this so late at night, i'm inspired, motivated and just damn excited to go try some new designs, nooo lol
Top guy, super funny, very real. love it!
J0hnnie me too man, but i love sleep way more than i like design, so im gonna do that in the morning.
Iggy Tubmen Thats fuckin weak bud.
My man caught the bug- it hurts - everyday becomes a deign opportunity
Mi
instablaster...
I watch to this video every week to get inspired. And it fuckin works. Aaron is amazing! Design is amazing!
+Picles Voador Are you richer?
If he's inspired I'd say he is definitely richer than before watching.
Aaron Draplin is one of my all time favorite designers.
This guy is instantly my hero forever.
"Who goes to Saskatoon?!" That's where I'm from hahaha
The funniest and inspiring Ted x talk ever
He has the spark, knows how to present his ideas he's so funny and creative! I would work with a guy like him!
This guy is so badass. Natural speaker and designer.
So inspirational. I've given him some time on my blog as well, via an adweek article. Strange..I had no idea he was so popular right now. But then Im in the UK, so heigh ho. He's also born in 1973 AND he does his bit for the heart and soul on fridays..I do the same, but on a random day of the week, to keep it fresh. I might move it to friday's too, as that is suppsoed to be my 'unofficial' time out day as well ( occasionally).
Respect to you Aaron and thanks to TED for sharing.
Love this guys attitude.
Aaron you are the man! I'm actually 2-3 months away from leaving a Cush corporate job to work for myself, and after watching only 2 of your videos I know its the right way to go. I love that you want to help people, I think business owners get so wrapped up in making money that they forget it's also important to give back. I love to hear stories like yours they push me to shoot for the stars and they remind me that dreams are obtainable if you take action. I ran across your video because I'm trying to learn everything about logos and branding for my business, I know the importance of being original and standing out. Now days it seems like there are a thousand online companies that will design a logo for $99, I was hoping you could lend some insight on these types of content Joanie's and what you think is best way to get a logo designed for a one man service business with a budget of $200. Thanks for the video keep up the good work.
I love, love, love the fact he likes Red Fang. One of my favourite bands ever!
This man inspires me every time I watch this.
True hustle & grind, inspired.
I watch Aaron Draplin videos to reignite my creative fire
Aaron Draper, stefan Bucher and Jessica Hische have the best lectures.
Draper?
lol my bad...Draplin
Manny Donaire
haha no worries. Figured it was prob. autocorrect.
...either autocorrect on iphone or I was thinking briefly about advertising TV show Mad Men cast Don Draper.
I saw the 2014 Aaron Draplin Ted Talk...he does not know who I am but I love him! Beautiful designer!
Couldn't love this more.
True hero.
How can I not like this guy?!
YES! A Tame Impala fan :)
I am just starting out on my own but work as an artworker 9-5. I didn't think I would get any takers but I offered free help for local businesses and charities in my area and got 3 clients. It feels good to help people and it is all good experience for me.
Aaron Draplin rocks.
I like this guy. Such good vibes.
such a family guy love it
Great job speaking. You knocked it out of the park.
Aaron, you ROCK! Till today, I had no idea who you were. My bad, obviously. A little tweet sent me looking at this and now I feel I really know you! (A stretch, maybe, but whatever.). All about serving others with the gifts we have, and following the call to do our own thing. LOVE what you're doing and the passion you are smart enough to trust. Mad props to you, friend!
Stellar! Simply, stellar.
Thanks to the net for hooking me up
I'm going to try the free fridays.
Thanks for sharing this
Love this guy.
Mr. Draplin, you are an inspiration to some of us :) I wish I had a real business so you could help me out, but my home based craft thing is not nearly big enough for a professional logo. Keep making it :) You are amazing :)
Love it.
Love this guy
Love this guy!
Love that he did a shout out to Red Fang!
This guy is awesome!
Draplin is the man.
You're god damn right.
DormStreams I like your logo
This is amazing.
Ohhhh this man is awesome .....
Great Guy !!!!!
I enjoyed that very much
Easily one of the most underrated ted talks.
You re awesome, man. Really.
this guy is super cool!
1 - This guy is the definition of 'murica
2 - 9:08 *drops the mic*
Czech sign at 10:39 cheered me up :)
Great presentation ! Keep it up ! "Everybody Just say no to PANTS "
FUTURA!
dude is so inspiring
This is too good
"i had to wash the 501's for the big day" hahah
i love him
I am in love.
amazing design
Awesome woooooohhhh...
Awes!!!
Coolest guy in the world
My new fucking hero!!!
What a guy! What an inspiration! A motivational speech couldn't get better than this.
Still Interesting - 2020
DUDE!
INSPIRED!!
Does anyone know what font he is using?
Freakin Futura Bold! ... love that SH*T!
lemme open up illustrator.... right now
Nghe phúc hát thấy ấm âp quá殺
The guys. More guys. Guys are so cool here in Portland that they dominate the graphic and software development arena. But TEDx?
Are you poorly trying to make a feminist argument?
fkylw No, an observation and one apparently that struck a cord with you. The look, the rap, the rat-a-tat of the guy thing here in Portland which dominates the culture in many ways viewed most clearly in the image projected by this fellow which is neither original nor particularly creative, but clearly stereotypical. Surely I need not put forth an argument to the gender and race imbalance one finds in Portland which is clearly evident among both profit and non-profit organizations and civic institutions.
Man, does it get really hot under all that tinfoil?
pdxdowntowner How much of "this guys" work have you seen to render such a judgment? He's pretty darned creative. Though, "creative" in design tends not to mean the same as "creative" in other fields. Minimalism isn't his entire stock and trade, and he while he is absolutely inspired by others many of his creations stand out as his own.
The "guy thing" isn't a problem that is going to be solved in a CZcams comment.
I’ve designed a burrito logo as well. I would like to design a 25 grand logo now 😂
Only found him this morning
Cobra Dogs at Highcascade!
5.4 v8 van!? unbelievable in europe..
Yeahhh my bunn's name is also Gary :P
Hey man I would really like to talk sometime if possible!! Loving these talks. I am a local artist working for galleries and want to get more into graphic design and it just seems impossible sometimes.
#hero
does anyone know wich font he uses in the powerpoint is it just futura bold ?
+Curl Void ya
+Curl Void yup
Люблю этого парня)
One I got paid a Burrito......legend
why only 113k views? why...
Trying start my own business
Lol I live in Orange County
oof how'd the Kid Rock thing age big guy?
Thumbs down? How? Must be corp design haters on The DDC tip.
Aaron seems like a cool guy who does some good work, but what was the point of me watching it for 17 minutes?
Freakin' yoda.
This video made me so happy, until he dissed Vampire Weekend lol
right?
I'm a vegan.
It's your opinion.
End of discussion
gratz
Well done m8
Cool?
subtítulos porfavor!!!!!!
aprende inglés perro, se te van a abrir 1000 puertas por solo saber inglés.
i like turtles!
sub please in spanish
My comment does not resonate with the guys. Not surprising. And it is not about his Friday day of giving back or other creative projects as it is not about Aaron, but about the image, the icon, the painting on the wall and what it says about the place, in this case, Portland, Oregon and what is "best."
What?
Huh?
Waste of time
Yeah you're waste o' time
That disclaimer!