Design Great Stuff: How to Make Merch with Draplin

Dive into the world of impactful merchandise design with design icon Aaron Draplin! Learn his secrets for creating memorable posters, pins, patches, and more – the building blocks of a successful brand.

For 15 years, Aaron has been at the forefront of best-in-class merch design, and now he's revealing his tips, tricks, and trade secrets for crafting compelling products. Expect his signature straight-talking approach, sprinkled with humor, as he guides you through the entire design process – from initial concept to final delivery. You might even hear some behind-the-scenes stories of design mishaps!

In this class, you'll discover how to:

• Select a design that resonates with your target audience.
• Find reliable vendors to produce high-quality merchandise.
• Create flawless files for seamless handoff to manufacturers.
• Adapt a single design to multiple merchandise items (posters, hats, t-shirts, and more!).

Aaron shares the triumphs and challenges behind his iconic designs, including the fascinating story of his Space Shuttle design and a humorous look at a less-than-stellar yardstick project.

This class is perfect for makers of all kinds – whether you're looking to expand your client services, launch an online shop, or simply create personalized t-shirts for family events.

Leave with the insider knowledge needed to select the right merchandise, collaborate effectively with clients and vendors, and design high-quality merchandise that stands out from the crowd.

Note: Some familiarity with Adobe Illustrator is recommended to fully benefit from this class.

Want to learn more from Aaron Draplin? Explore his popular logos class, master the art of wordmark design, or unlock 21 essential workflow tips for every designer.