get to know the speakers
aaron draplin
draplin design co.
Aaron Draplin of the Draplin Design Co. lives and works in Portland, Oregon. He makes stuff for rock bands, comedians, restaurants, festivals and leftie politicians. He’s traveled the world telling his story, with over 550 speaking fiascos under his belt. He co-created Field Notes memo books with Jim Coudal, selling their products worldwide. His eight Skillshare classes are raging along, teaching design enthusiasts of all ages. He recently launched DDC Fonts showcasing his three typefaces. His first book titled “Pretty Much Everything” came out on May 17, 2016 on Abrams Books, and incredibly is in its 12th printing. The DDC merch roster is up to 365 products! You’ll see them at DDC merch tables from coast to coast or in his online shop. He owes it all to his parents. Really.
josh sullivan and bryan elliott
fried design co.
We take our bourbon neat. Hot Chicken five stars. Amps overdriven. We prefer bonfires to fire pits. Monster trucks over luxury coups. Our passions in life are the ones teachers said were a waste of time, our relatives didn’t understand, and the pastor, bless his heart, said would lead us to ruination.
We believe in working hard and playing harder. We believe in rock n’ roll. We believe the only path to a nice deep sleep is a hard day’s work and sometimes a hard day’s night. We believe in punching above our weight class. We believe in taking a blue-collar approach to the very cushy job we have of being lucky enough to draw cool stuff for even cooler people. We believe in setting goals, having a good plan, and basking in the glow of accomplishment.
We love clients who like to push buttons, get loud and have some fun doing it. We love to work. It’s what we do when we aren’t working. Let it rip.
sydney michuda
super creative co.
My name is Sydney. I’m the designer and business owner behind Super Creative. With 10 years in the professional industry, 7 spent specifically focused on branding, I’ve worked with too many clients and industries to count, from international campaigns to logos for the neighborhood coffee shop. In 2020, I set out on my own as a fulltime freelancer. Now 4 years in, I can’t imagine having it any other way. I’ve even started adding people to my team (but that’s a story for another time). I live for creative bursts, intelligent design, my cats, and bringing visions to life. While I get fired up about a good cheese board, a well-crafted cocktail, and the occasional murder podcast, it’s good design that gives me life. I absolutely love what I do and get particularly psyched to work with people who also feel that zeal. So whether you’re looking for a fresh new brand, steady regular design work, or honestly anything in between, I’m here for you!