From running his studio, DDC, to starting everyone's favorite EDC, Field Notes, few designers have been more influential than Aaron James Draplin over the past two decades. 

In this part one of a two-part interview, Draplin sits down with host Will Hall to discuss his early days at Charles S. Anderson/CSA Archive, the art of building an empire in your backyard, and the virtues of being frugal. 

CREDITS
Guest: DDC // Aaron James Draplin
https://www.draplin.com/
https://www.instagram.com/draplin/

Host: Will Hall
https://www.willhall.co
https://www.instagram.com/willhall.co/

Engineer: Martin Nayeri
https://kariom.art/
https://www.instagram.com/kariomart/

Music:
Spencer Bernstein
https://www.instagram.com/spencerer_/

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