Aaron Draplin & The Art of the Side Hustle Pt. 1 |

Documentarian: Jared Eberhardt.
We meet Aaron Draplin at his day job as a designer at his studio, Draplin Design Company in Portland, Oregon. The tour quickly devolves into a discussion of his vast collections of well-organized junk, and includes a trip to an estate sale where Aaron picks up an ancient bag of peanut butter chips.
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[@Planetrefactor]

The excitement he shows about the smallest detail and the simplest design is beautiful.

[@zandybyrd]

I love that every time he saw something that had this fascinating story behind it he would just "hoo." Then jump right into the backstory.

[@vans]

Alex Byrd psst... totally - my favorite part!

[@lansingdoesbusiness9356]

Too bad the camera crew was so amateur and most detail was missed.

[@DunKnoThaMySpace]

I swear im in love with this guy. His personality is so infectious

[@linnandersen6933]

+DunKnoThaMySpace Me to!!!

[@DunKnoThaMySpace]

Linn Andersen haha

[@MarkAlanEffinger]

Aaron Draplin is my new hero. I was trained by a graphic designer who could be his doppleganger. You had to bring him a specific kind of beer to get his attention. Quirky. Awesome. Fantastic. Badass. But Aaron - look at that energy! That design aesthetic! That beard! That dude is magic...

[@JohnnyW8175]

Love this guy... his love of logos knows no bounds!!!!!

[@aSDfriar]

This is how every designer should be. You can tell he just simply just loves design, its inspiring.

[@sergeibrit3863]

This guy is amazing! The passion and fire in his eyes and moves when he talks about the things he loves inspires and makes me stand up and do something I love and admire.

[@gc12n]

I love coming across designers I never knew before. He seems awesome.

[@vans]

***** right? his point of view is totally fleek.

[@vans]

+AdamTheGeek sorry man. caught me in a non-caffeinated moment.

[@Mo-joof]

@@vans 😂that fact that you came back. "Whew I seem angry. must've missed my coffee"

[@maaaaaat]

Is there an uncut version of this somewhere? I want to hear all about the matchbook collection and tape measures. C'mon!

[@vans]

couldn't say for sure, but I'll pass on the feedback. y'know - one matchbook collector to another?

[@sadville13]

Yes! I would love to see like a full uncut version. Could listen to this guy talk all day.

[@SetForTheSky1]

@@vans 5 years later and still waiting for that feedback T_T

[@klex6009]

@@vans don't make witty retorts you can't land

[@BigHayes7771]

I understand you when you say ooooooooohhhhhh it's like gold baby

[@OvercastWorks]

Draplin is a great character - loved this little glimpse into his life.

[@codeface7448]

This guy really loves what he does, keep it up bro

[@Xishnik94]

he's enthused by the simplest of designs....

[@hughtran5653]

that’s what graphic design is about: simplified reduction

[@nathanspoor3021]

This guy is awesome, totally made my day.

[@melasonbelizaire1185]

As an Artist, I get it. My husband sent this to me. He has learned to leave with me mess. Stored nicely, but yes, this is me. I have taken over EVERY room in the house with something.

[@chickenlegsTV]

i love how he admires other people's work it makes him really humble

[@legallyrj]

This is bomb! Great work and worthy sharing.

[@LaurenHohls]

What a beautiful video and man. The craziest part about watching this was I felt like I was watching myself!!! Especially the freaking matchbook UGH

[@ExtraTerrestrialMusic]

His reaction from seeing logos tho. Priceless!!

[@gable]

This guy is a madman! I love it! Just found out about him on Marc Maron's podcast. Cool video, thanksya

[@gregoryhendricks63]

This guy is soooo passionate about logos

[@lunchmeat84]

I don't know this guy but he's on a good level and has a funny personality.

[@Jefferson78478]

Fucking love when he gets excited about his logos collection. Nice guy

[@alexreta7824]

Thats what passion sounds like.

[@travhawkes]

This guy is too real.

[@krsextonart]

Man, this is brilliant. I want to be his friend and nerd out over design with him.

[@evanspls]

J'adore et je le comprends tellement sur le point de logo minimaliste. C'est simple beau facile a comprendre avec peu de couleur. Ouf

[@AleZayas]

The camera guy is so out of tune here. Draplin is loving and trying to show every little detail and the cameraman just can't snap out (even for a second!) of his fixation with pointing at Aaron's face. Such a shame.

[@dc70]

it's 2019 and I've just found this guy ! WOW.............................this guy gets it and I've just bought his book 'Pretty Much Everything' off Amazon *****

[@bob123surfer]

Just realized I have a patch he designed from Seattle flat stock last year. Love it so much, no idea it was him.

[@clearwavepro100]

really wonderful

[@amosabsolutecreations6757]

Man you are really interesting, as a junior designer I am freely inspired.

[@Abstraiit]

how can u not like this guy

[@MrBiswas123]

He is obsessed 😍.That's what makes so.eone super successful

[@MichaelCobbs]

Awesome

[@kaelse9102]

He's so cool!

[@PsycheFuck]

love this shit, love this guy

[@Ten0chtl1]

Sup with the grunts and almost orgasmic sounds when he pulls an awesome design..oh wait nevermind, I make the same noises when I find an awesome LP in bargain bin..ha ha ha!

[@digifacts96]

love sir aron draplin

[@vanodyssey1659]

The price of junk just went up... Just kidding man, awesome dude, awesome collection.

[@DeliciousRedApple]

lol love this guy ¿Really!!

[@OriginalSpaceCowboy]

He is my new design idol! Fucking love this guy!

[@maddiesliiime]

He's sooooo cooooollll!! But I wish the camera man would have given us a better look at what he was trying to show us.

[@yanikkunitsin1466]

Watched this 2 times 1st time it was like: WOW! this guy is so SINCERE! 2nd: WOW! How can you FAKE emotions so GOOD!

[@kevcosme]

lol @ 3:05 my boy is passionate about his craft.. lol

[@cipiofficial]

A Aron!

[@chars414]

a a ron balakay

[@betmma24]

Vice should give him some cover!

[@aparatmetong8645]

hahaha i love this guy

[@vans]

Thanks for watching! If you liked this video, check out more from our series #livingoffthewall here: bit.ly/2iQGswc

[@nicksagee5750]

This is inspiring as fuck

[@dillonconnolly9901]

This guy is the kevin smith of graphic design.

[@samueljamespillar]

Part 2?

[@paralasalud]

this guy fuckin rules

[@teakey]

This guy

[@guybirg]

does he have a youtube channel?? i can't find any

[@mjay4700]

Interesting.. Consumption of others' media, re configuring to appeal to a new market/audience and gaining profit/accolades from these actions.

[@alexlooking122]

Man you should be an actor

[@vfx0]

I wonder... what are the names of the fonts on 1:27 ?

[@sevenstarstudio7]

I've had the same kind of arrogant 'tattoo guy' experience. trying to get my own work realized.

[@kenjok0008]

I'd love to join your crew... I think we have the same passion.

[@Stoogemeister420]

okay.

[@ArmedPlaysMC]

Can this guy be my mentor please

[@ryanmccracken1593]

Calling Mr. Draplin a hoarder certainly isn't fair. If your "hoard" is categorized in meticulously organized drawers, you're at least called an enthusiast.

[@ChunkyChest]

goddam "scientific pricing" mfking yoinx & tytyty

[@Yates__]

666 designs! Hail Satan!!

[@user-lp3jf7ln9u]

i notice that lot of designs symblizes satan and illuminati

[@stevewoz9926]

Great talent in Aaron Draplin. Terrible filmmaking, sound, color and storytelling by whomever the creator.