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listen.

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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.

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Work
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He’s an idea guy who can sketch, design, and manage photoshoots, but also someone whose opinion I sought out when forming my own ideas. He’s a confident presenter who takes pride in his abilities. Overall, a fantastic person to have on your team.

Russ Duren, ACD, MRM/McCann

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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

Visa

Disney

Sprint

Clorox

Petco

PG&E

Allstate

T-Mobile

Autodesk

Dell

HPE

Biogen

PayPal

Nike

Dryers/Haagen-Daz

Charles Schwab

Bank of America

Bayer Health

Genentech

Van Der Hagen

Stanford Children's Health

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

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