{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Wake Up Excited!","title":"Finding Balance in Design, Creativity and Life with Aaron Draplin","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6312,"description":"Brad Frost sits down with legendary graphic designer Aaron Draplin to discuss his distinctive thick line style and extensive portfolio, ranging from logos to the iconic Field Notes brand. The conversation takes a deep dive into the complexities of work, hustle, and burnout, along with the struggle to overcome a scarcity mindset despite achieving financial stability. They also reflect on redefining success, simplifying life, and staying true to intrinsic motivators over external pressures. Topics include life transitions, the importance of family, and Brad's advice to Aaron on planning a sabbatical. Aaron also shares anecdotes about personal growth and the evolving nature of creative pursuits. Don't miss this insightful discussion on creativity, life balance, and the joy of authentic work.Topics discussed:Links Mentioned:BooksField Notes NotebooksAtomic Design (by Brad Frost)Superdrag - Head Trip in Every KeyMoviesE.T. the Extra-TerrestrialRaiders of the Lost ArkThe Beatles: Get BackTV ShowsGame of ThronesWebsitesBrad Frost’s CoursesDraplin Design Co.PanicPocket Protector GalleryPeopleAaron DraplinBrad FrostCabell SasserSteve JobsDan MallJay Maskis (of Dinosaur Jr.)John Davis (of Superdrag)Chris StapletonChuck ProphetJeffrey ZeldmanIan MacKaye (of Fugazi)Bands/ArtistsThe BeatlesPaul McCartneyWingsSuperdragNada SurfThe Jesus LizardArchers of LoafPavementShellacMuleSmashing PumpkinsElliott SmithUncle TupeloBrainiacIdaho","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/lappdTPnLiIgzpqrwWQnhchvhI7k8XnBHXfadU_xv1I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wOGQ2/NmZkOGE1ODY3MmE5/Nzk5MzAzOWQ1ZDEw/YzI3YS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}