DDC WORKSHOP - “Design A Logo the DDC Way...in a Day”

Spend a day with Aaron Draplin of the Draplin Design Co. and make that special something you’ve always wanted to make…and in a day! DDC WORKSHOP: “Design A Logo the DDC Way...in a Day” Aaron hears this one all the time from folks, “I just don’t have the time to make things for myself.” How about a day dedicated to making that logo you’ve been putting off? Spend a day with Aaron Draplin of the Draplin Design Co. and make that special something you’ve always wanted to make…and in a day! Learn the finer points of his logo-making process, from inspiration-gathering to sketching to iterations to jumping into Illustrator to bring your logo to life. From sketch to screen to solution, all in a fun, loose, constructive environment. A working knowledge of Illustrator is recommended. Come make it happen with the DDC! • Learn the DDC logo process from start to finish • Learn the DDC’s top 20 tips, tricks, and techniques to improve Illustrator workflows and execution • Practical alignment hacks and color refinements • Crucial typographic tips and tricks • Tactical, actionable items to improve how you make what you make, and open new paths for new styles. • You’ll leave with a handy PDF guide to use in your work the next time you are on the job. • Each camper gets a “DDC Super Kit” to start the day off with! (Wild Field Notes and must-have survival items!) WHAT TO BRING: • Fully-charged laptop and mouse. • Sketchbook, pencil, pens. • Any reference material that’ll aid the creation of your logo. Saturday, October 10, 2026 10AM-6PM Prescott Fountain 2903 NE Prescott St, Portland, OR 97211 $199 per seat Limited to 25 participants. Bring a lunch! Beverages and light snacks will be served. Brought to you in part with AIGA Portland and Portland Design Month.