Keep an Eye Out for Aaron Draplin’s “Star Ribbon” US Postage Stamp
One of our favorite designers got to pour his skills into designing one of his favorite things, and we couldn’t be happier for him.
Preorder ‘Pretty Much Everything’ by Aaron Draplin
An upcoming mid-career survey of work, case studies, inspiration, road stories, lists, maps, how-tos, and advice by Aaron Draplin.
Draplin Design Co. DDC-273 “Handheld Decimal Equivalent Chart”
Lists a whole bunch of common (and some uncommon) fraction-to-decimal conversions for easy reference. Great for any desk, toolkit, basement lair, cave, nook, lathe, machine shop, printing facility, or fix-it shop.
“DDC Hardware” Typeface by Draplin Design Co.
A straight-talkin’, industrial-strength typeface in three weights and with support for over 100 languages.
Field Notes “Foiled Again” Edition
Field Notes’ summer 2023 quarterly limited edition revisits one of their favorite printing processes — hot-foil stamping — and pushes it right to the limit.
Wilco × Field Notes Box Set
Six unique-looking memo books, each one designed in collaboration between a member of the band Wilco and an exceptional artist.
James Brand “Mehlville” Carabiner
Designed to stand apart from other carabiners on the market, the Mehlville’s dual-compartment construction securely locks keys into place while the machined aluminum format provides high strength.
United Pixelworkers are Back, and They’ve Got the Goods You’ve Been Missing
Our favorite fake web design union is back in business and they’ve really hit the ground running.
Quality Linkage
Gourmet Kit Kats, Curiously Addictive Notebooks, and the Best Way to Grill Sausages
A weekly roundup of links to articles, videos, and/or photographs that have a focus on art, life, hard work, simplicity, creativity, and mindful living.
Book Guide
Books to Inspire You
Five books that can ignite the spark you need to see your goals through in 2018.
‘Vacationland’ by John Hodgman
A sincere yet laugh-out-loud memoir about John Hodgman’s middle-aged wanderings through New England.
Quality Linkage
Quality Linkage: Deepwater Sightings, Podcasts for Kids, and Tips for Aspiring Novelists
A weekly roundup of links to articles, videos, and/or photographs that have a focus on art, life, hard work, simplicity, creativity, and mindful living.
Field Notes “Campfire” Edition
The summer 2017 limited-edition Field Notes are here, and as Brad Dowdy puts it, they’re literal 🔥🔥🔥
Book Guide
Books to Make You a Better Designer
Whatever kind of design work you do, these books can all teach you something or inspire your craft.
Field Notes “Black Ice” Edition
Field Notes’ latest limited-edition pocket memo books feature silvery-black metallic stamped-foil covers with bright, PUR-bound orange spines.
‘The Myths of Design’ by Steven Kasprzyk [Kickstarter]
A book featuring advice, stories, anecdotes, and interviews from some of the world’s best designers
DDC “Thick Lines” Poster Series
As Aaron Draplin himself put it: “Add some more color to that office, living room, shop, school room or wherever you might need a little blast of thick lines. These will do the job!”
Quality Linkage
Quality Linkage: Fiery Ladders, Night Sky Meditations, and the Ethics of Ad-Blocking
A weekly roundup of links to articles, videos, and/or photographs that have a focus on art, life, hard work, simplicity, creativity, and mindful living.
DDC “Thick Lines” Playing Card Set
Some of the boldest, most vibrant playing cards you’ll ever own.