Design Great Stuff: How to Make Merch with Draplin Skillshare Original - Skillshare Course

Get back in the studio with the design legend and learn his never-before-seen secrets to making his famous posters, pins, patches and more. From pins and patches to posters and hats, well-designed merchandise can be a designer's dream. —if done well. Come in, Aaron Draplin. For the past 15 years, Aaron has been designing the best merchandise in the business. Now, he shares the tips, tricks, and trade secrets he's collected over a career focused on doing great things. With his usual directness and zero funny business (well, maybe a little funny business), Aaron will walk you through every step he takes whenever he wants to create something new, and might share some never-before-heard stories. of mishaps. and chaos along the way. From the first idea to the final delivery, he will discover how to: Choose a design that works. Find the best suppliers to do your things. Create files that can't be messed up for delivery. From the design of the space shuttle to the sad story of an unfortunate measuring stick. Creators of all things are invited to join this class, whether you're looking to expand the services you can offer your next client, open your own online store, or make t-shirts for your family reunion. When you're done, you'll leave with the inside information you need to choose the right items, work with customers and suppliers, and design great products that are a cut above the rest.______________________While entertainment is guaranteed for all students, some experience with Adobe Illustrator to better follow Aaron throughout this class. Looking for more from Draplin? Take his classic logo class, learn how wordmarks work, or discover the 21 workflow tips he wants every designer to know.