The DDC Peace Dove is a recurring artwork and merchandise motif created by Aaron James Draplin, founder of Draplin Design Co. (DDC), a Portland, Oregon-based graphic design studio. The design originated as a small print made for a Christmas card, and has since been released in several formats through DDC’s own merchandise line.
Design and History
According to Draplin Design Co.’s product descriptions, the Peace Dove began as a “little ‘Peace Dove’ mini print, made for a Christmas card years ago,” and was later turned into a small print before being expanded into a larger poster edition.[1] The design is catalogued under the internal reference number DDC-169.[1]
The artwork has been released in multiple formats, including a screen-printed poster, a mini print, a vinyl decal, and a desktop acrylic piece.[1][2][3][4] The poster edition is described as a two-color print “inspired by doves, wide open skies and the peaceful vibes therein,” screen-printed on French Paper Co. Construction “Nightshift Navy” paper.[1] The mini print version is also a two-color screen print on “Way White” paper.[2]
The decal version is described as a two-color print on “Way White” vinyl, screen-printed by Diesel Fuel Prints in the U.S.A.[3] The desktop acrylic version was handcrafted by Artovision in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and is digitally printed on optical-grade acrylic.[4]
Meaning and Symbolism
Draplin Design Co. describes the Peace Dove as “inspired by our instinctual drive to strive for a peaceful existence in the backyard, in your town, in your country and on the planet. And in our hearts.”[3] The acrylic edition carries the accompanying message “Peace On Earth!” attributed to Aaron Draplin.[4]
Typography and Design
No specific typography or construction details beyond the two-color screen-printing process have been documented in the available sources. The design is consistently described as a two-color print across its poster, mini print, and decal formats.[1][2][3]
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