ask questions.
listen.
listen some more.
My name is Eric von Pingel, and I am a Designer, Art Director, and Creative Director. Throughout my career, I have found that insights, understanding, and empathy are at the heart of developing great creative. That’s why, in every project, I strive to balance the clients’ goals, my teams’ needs, and ultimately the consumer’s desires, all while contributing a dose of humanity and a whole lot of passionate creativity.
In the following small sample of my work, you will see the results of my efforts, which often exceed client goals, are sometimes complemented with awards and are always strategic and effective.
selected work
profile
I started out in this industry because I could draw well, and a few mentors of mine realized I had even better ideas, giving me the opportunities I have had. Now, twenty-plus years later, I am grateful to have helped develop creative for some of the world’s most iconic brands and the smallest startups—from ice cream to IT, and from finance to pharma.
Of all my successes, I’m proudest of the partnerships I have built with my teams and colleagues. I’m also both gratified and grateful for the team atmosphere I’ve helped to cultivate, where the best ideas win out—no matter who came up with them. Listening to everyone’s ideas has made mine stronger, and the insights I’ve gained from others have made my own much more precise. I am thankful for every person I have had the opportunity to work with and for their valuable contributions to the work I am showcasing here.
Now, I am searching for a new team to collaborate with—colleagues I can support in their efforts to push what we are producing, from creating amazing digital experiences to building brands that take the business to the next level.
agency experience
clients
smallnormous – Owner Creative Director
Symphony Talent – Senior Creative Director
Kane & Finkel – Creative Director
Cibo – Senior Art Director (Contract)
TMP Worldwide – Regional Creative Director
Digitas/Modem Media – Art Director (Contract)
ARC Worldwide – Creative Director
Dryers/Haagen-Daz
Charles Schwab
Bank of America
Bayer Health
Genentech
awards & recognition
WMA/IAC – Best Interactive Application, Web Awards – Outstanding Website, Telly Awards – Gold Winner, AdMark Addys, San Jose Ad Club, AAF National Addys, Summit International Creative Awards, ERE Creative Excellence Awards, DesignRush.com Best Logo Design Award – Featured Logo of the Month