Eric Kass's guest appearances

Eric Kass

Obsessed Show

The Busy Creator Podcast with Prescott Perez-Fox

Forget Computers Podcast

Debbie Millman

Victor Yocco

Josh Miles

Betsy Helmuth

Douglas Davis

Michael Bierut

Danielle Evans

Aaron Draplin

Matt Hunckler

Tom Ross

Jim Hopkinson

Marc Silber

Kristian Andersen

Jenny Tod

Andy Keller

OwlTail

Eric joins Ben and Chad — again — to finish the origin story of the “Forget Computers” name while waxing poetic on the power of business cards, the history and future of retail, and a behind the scene look at successful design collaboration.

Episode #31 with Eric Kass - Again

Eric joins Ben and Chad at long last and shares his thoughts on the merits of design thinking, finding inspiration, and the value of focusing on process over outcomes.

Episode #30 with Eric Kass

Eric Kass - Funnel I was fortunate enough to catch up with Eric at his home in Indianapolis. We're trying out some new audio gear for these in-person chats, so let us know what you think. According to Eric's website, Funnel provides bespoke branding, identity &amp; package design for artisanal food/beverage, boutique products, emerging technologies &amp; artistic services from start-ups to large corporations &amp; in-house design departments around the globe.  Subscribe on iTunes

Eric Kass - Funnel I was fortunate enough to catch up with Eric at his home in Indianapolis. We're trying out some new audio gear for these in-person chats, so let us know what you think. According to Eric's website, Funnel provides bespoke branding, identity &amp; package design for artisanal food/beverage, boutique products, emerging technologies &amp; artistic services from start-ups to large corporations &amp; in-house design departments around the globe. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/obsessed-with-design/id1088398598?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Subscribe on iTunes</a>

97 - Eric Kass - Commercial Artist, Funnel

Eric Kass (@funnel_erickass) is a Commercial Artist who has built a distinct solo practice across identity, graphic design, packaging design, and more. His practice — Funnel, the Fine Commercial Art Practice of Eric Kass — works with startups and artisanal food companies on developing all aspects of their brand story. Our conversation cover Eric’s definition of a commercial artist, how we works with clients, and his new side project. Catch up with Eric on his website, Funnel.tvShow Notes &amp; Links Eric creates “heart-made craft brands” His practices reaches across naming, identity, packaging, point of sales, and more Graphic Design isn’t a great term; “graphic” is too specific, “design” is too broad Commercial Artist is a better description → art for sale Branding always appealed to Eric for its ability to craft a narrative, to appreciate details (typography, logo, etc.) Practice, a term usually applied to Medicine or Law, can also be applied to design (or Yoga) The name Funnel emerged from Eric’s experiences and observations, as well as a reflection of his design process Printed Ephemera by John Noel Claude Lewis On Amazon Ephemerotica.com — Curated Compendium of the Coveted / Authentic &amp; Inspired Vintage Goods  “Every company is now a media company.” —Seth Godin ← Click to Tweet  Felix Sockwell, past podcast guest, has never used InDesign David Blatner &amp; Anne-Marie Concepción joined me for The InDesign Episode of The Podcast Eric grew up on a farm where your work is pretty much overlapping with your “home” life  Eric Kass on Twitter  Eric Kass on Facebook  Eric Kass on Instagram  Eric Kass on Pinterest  Eric Kass on linkedinTools

Eric Kass (<a href="http://www.twitter.com/funnel_erickass" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@funnel_erickass</a>) is a Commercial Artist who has built a distinct solo practice across identity, graphic design, packaging design, and more. His practice — <a href="http://funnel.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Funnel</a>, the Fine Commercial Art Practice of Eric Kass — works with startups and artisanal food companies on developing all aspects of their brand story. Our conversation cover Eric’s definition of a commercial artist, how we works with clients, and his new side project. Catch up with Eric on his website, <a href="http://funnel.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Funnel.tv</a>Show Notes &amp; Links <ul> <li>Eric creates “heart-made craft brands”</li> <li>His practices reaches across naming, identity, packaging, point of sales, and more</li> <li>Graphic Design isn’t a great term; “graphic” is too specific, “design” is too broad</li> <li>Commercial Artist is a better description → art for sale</li> <li>Branding always appealed to Eric for its ability to craft a narrative, to appreciate details (typography, logo, etc.)</li> <li>Practice, a term usually applied to Medicine or Law, can also be applied to design (or Yoga)</li> <li>The name Funnel emerged from Eric’s experiences and observations, as well as a reflection of his design process</li> <li>Printed Ephemera by John Noel Claude Lewis <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Printed-Ephemera-Changing-Letterforms-American/dp/1851491163/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=busycreator-20&amp;linkCode=w01&amp;linkId=42AXJFX3UC575QDK&amp;creativeASIN=1851491163" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Amazon</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Printed-Ephemera-Changing-Letterforms-American/dp/1851491163/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=busycreator-20&amp;linkCode=w01&amp;linkId=42AXJFX3UC575QDK&amp;creativeASIN=1851491163" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a></li> <li><a href="http://ephemerotica.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ephemerotica.com</a> — Curated Compendium of the Coveted / Authentic &amp; Inspired Vintage Goods</li> </ul> “Every company is now a media company.” —Seth Godin ← <a href="http://ctt.ec/h380m" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click to Tweet</a> <ul> <li><a href="http://felixsockwell.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Felix Sockwell</a>, <a href="http://busycreator.com/37" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">past podcast guest</a>, has never used InDesign</li> <li><a href="http://www.63p.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Blatner</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.senecadesign.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anne-Marie Concepción</a> joined me for <a href="http://busycreator.com/38" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The InDesign Episode of The Podcast</a></li> <li>Eric grew up on a farm where your work is pretty much overlapping with your “home” life</li> <li> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/funnel_erickass" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Kass on Twitter</a></li> <li> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/EricKass" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Kass on Facebook</a></li> <li> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/funnel_ericKass" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Kass on Instagram</a></li> <li> <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/funnel_erickass/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Kass on Pinterest</a></li> <li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=12365038" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Kass on linkedin</a></li></ul>Tools

The Busy Creator 48 w/guest Artist Eric Kass