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Overall great book
I liked the focus this book has where it highlights Aarons work process since he first started doodling as a kid. It is in no way a "how to" book. It's basically in overview of his works as a graphic designer in a way that it helps understand the thought process put into a design.
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More is not more.
This book was recommended by an intelligent industrial designer as a source of inspiration "because of the volume of work." That is all I can see here: volume, as in clutter. There is nothing here that I would want to hang on my wall. There is nothing here I wished I had made. Save your money.
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Great read, great graphic design, great story!
The book is very well thought out. Perfect for graphic designers needing inspiration or culture aficionados who want a good background of some iconic brands.
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Insightful and Refreshing
I'm a long time graphic artist, and my style is completely different from the author's but his approach to his craft and his mindset is what's so refreshing. His break ever yrule, there are no rules, is what makes this book so interesting to read.
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Someone Listened
I received my copy today. So far, the content is awesome. Icing on the cake; book shrink-wrapped and in perfect condition. I haven’t received a shrink-wrapped book from Amazon in years. I stared at it for a while, showed it to my family and enjoyed the “newness” before opening it.
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This book is a Masterpiece
Aaron Draplin is a down to earth person that creates timeless designs that will last the test of time. This book serves as a tool for many new and seasoned graphic designers to be inspired.
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Fantastic Work Samples & Great Stories Regarding Career & Life Choices.
I found Aaron online on some TED talk or something a while back. I have to say the more I dive into his work, thought process and attack on life in general the more I have become a fan. Cheers on a great book!
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Astronaut food
This book...why on earth it only cost me around 20 bucks, I will never know. It is end-to-end inspiration for designing anything, and that is just visually, before reading a single word. I just got the book, so I am only a few pages into reading, but Aaron is notorious for approaching graphics from a kind of brash and humorous way. That holds true even only in the first four pages. If you are a graphic designer, you really should have this in your library in physical form. It is the ideal sort of collection to pivot over to when it comes time to get perspective on your work and harvest more inspiration. This book may lead you to try some thick lines (warning), but Aaron provides such a generous amount of everything in this book, as the name suggests. Things that inspired him early on, and now, as well as things he made and owned early on and now, which hold personal meaning to him. It is my personal opinion that Aaron is one of the most valuable voices in the design world right now. We needed someone to poke a hole in our pretentiousness, and get us back to designing things that we want everyone to access and enjoy, instead of just an elite few. This guy deserves more than what I paid for this book and whatever his cut of that is.
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Exactly what I was hoping to read.
As I learn more about Draplin I’m finding he is the same authentic guy in videos as he is in print as he is in his work. As a late 30’s new designer trying to build a second career I’ve found so much inspiration from this book of everything Draplin. Going to keep it close on the bookshelf to refer to often.
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WOW the best
Wow. I saw Aaron Draplin at Adobe Max a few years ago and bought some merch from him. Then my buddy started teaching Graphic Design and bought this book. I flipped through it for a hot minute before immediately ordering my own copy. Aaron is an AMAZING Designer. I've read half of the book in a week & now I have paid for his SkillShares so I can learn more from him. This book is a must have if you like design at all.
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Excelente libro
Muy buen libro para aprender sobre diseño y negocios
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Design
Cool stuff
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What a fun - dense book!
just loving paging through this book.... getting to know Mr. Draplin as well as admire his design work.
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Grande Draplin
Vale la pena completamente tener este libro
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Awesome Design Book
its perfect. gives real insight on Draplin's project and design influences.
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Magnifico Ejemplar
Es una obra de arte, tenerlo bajo mi poder, el apreciar cada palabra y cada imagen es magnifico. Alucinante!!!
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Buy it!
Amazing book! Great inspiration and so many incredible logos!
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Beautiful
There's no better word, just Beautiful!.
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Heavily used and damaged.
Do not waste your time and money.
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DDC rocks!
Aaron Draplin’s voice is so fun to read. His designs are a breath of fresh air, and super fun to look at. If you want a great office bookshelf book or fun coffee table taking piece look no further. Worth every cent.
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Visually breathtaking
Beautiful book and a good read
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Had to return these
They came dry and not very good quality
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great piece of art
awesome book
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Epic layouts, from a more epic designer. He's the best
Love this man. Love this book.
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Awesome!
Awesome book, beautifully printed, can’t wait to dig into this thing!
Draplin Design Co.: Pretty Much Everything: Draplin, Aaron James: 9781419720178: Books
