In this episode, I sit down with Aaron Draplin, legendary graphic designer, founder of Draplin Design Co., and one of the most unfiltered voices in the creative industry.
We get into everything from building a career on your own terms to why chasing “design fame” is a losing game. Draplin shares his journey from small-town Michigan to running a wildly successful independent studio, and why he’s never cared about being the “best”, only about making a living doing work he actually enjoys.
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This conversation is equal parts hilarious, honest, and grounding, a reminder that you don’t need to follow the traditional path to build something meaningful.
If you’ve ever felt pressure to fit into the “right” version of a designer, this episode will shake that off and give you permission to do it your way.
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