* Design : In Money We Must Poster //

* _title ::: In Money We Must 2022 { Indianapolis / Indiana _United States } // _poster for “The Art of Politics” auction fundraiser and gallery show to support causes selected by each artist – organized and presented by Lars Lawson of Timber Design // _design + illustration ::: Funnel : Eric Kass // .-.. --- ...- .  // 

::::::::: The number one driving force in this country is M-O-N-E-Y. Do votes, needs, issues drive policy? More often that not it seems money is the motivation. It’s promoted as a patriotic duty to keep the economy growing with our purchasing power. Our government spends obscene amounts on weapons to destroy and kill instead of solutions for environmental challenges or resources for people in need. Wealth can be a resource used to lift us all up to live better, safer, healthier lives but all too often it’s perverted into power that proliferates politics and produces policies that only benefit the wealthiest. Money reigns supreme above the environment, problems and people. Let’s open our minds and uncover truths to better understand the underlying debts that are piling up each year because we are all going to have to pay up in the end. ::::::::: 

 

* Design : Bovaconti Coffee : Artist Series Packaging + Edition #1 Artwork //

* _patron ::: Bovaconti Coffee { Indianapolis / Indiana _United States } // _commission ::: design Artist Series packaging template + first design ( HOPE ) // _design + photos ::: Funnel : Eric Kass + photos by Justin Jones // 

I was brought on early to help develop the Bovaconti brand, and with that, a focus on community quickly became the direction. Taking inspiration from the former jewelry store’s vintage mid-century architecture, a sense of sophisticated elegance mixed with a bit of whimsy became the tone. I designed the identity with a mid-century soul and a delicate, understated, contemporary feel. The idea was to embrace the history of the place and community in Fountain Square, creating a welcoming space for all to come together. 

With the Bovaconti brand in mind, I’m excited to be selected as the first local artist to design a cup in this series. After the dark days we have all gone through in the last few years I wanted to remind everyone to embrace and radiate HOPE. Unite in the light! 

( Limited Edition 5" x 7" HOPE print available at FUNNEL.TV ) 

* Design : Bigger Picture Show 2022 - Star Trek Movie Universe Posters //

 * Star Trek Movie Universe was my movie poster design for the Indy Film Fest fundraiser the 2022 Bigger Picture Show theme, The Multiverse; celebrating sequels, spinoffs & reboots // _top : “light speed” remixed design _bottom : “dark matter” auctioned version //

* Design : Bigger Picture Show 2021 - The Martian Poster //

* The Martian was my movie poster design celebrating film’s most memorable sets and locations (this year’s theme) for the Indy Film Fest 2021 Bigger Picture Show silent auction fundraiser presented by Lodge Design. Posters were available by silent auction with all proceeds benefiting the Indy Film Fest at a gallery event on October 29th, 2021 //

* Design : Phenomenal Foods Co. Branding + Packaging //

 * _patron ::: Phenomenal Foods Co : Keto Hot Cereal  { Cleveland / Ohio _United States } // _commission ::: branding / packaging //

* Design : College Corridor T-shirts //

 

* _title ::: College Corridor Shirts { Indianapolis / Indiana _United States } // _started this project last year during quarantine to help support neighborhood small businesses in Broad Ripple, where I have lived and worked for over a decade, but it never materialized // _design ::: Funnel : Eric Kass //

// COLLEGE AVENUE runs through the Broad Ripple Village Neighborhood six miles north of downtown Indianapolis and has had a long history of being an important transportation corridor from mule cars in the 1800’s to an interurban railroad, streetcars and trolleys in the 1900’s to a new electric express bus line in the 2020’s. Due to being a high traffic artery connecting downtown to the suburban Northside many intersections have long-standing business’s functioning as gathering places important to the fabric and history of the community. //

// RED KEY TAVERN, since 1933, was named one of Esquire's Best Bars in America May 9, 2007 “Since 1951 the bar’s late proprietor Russ Settle was famous for his list of ‘the rules’ that every patron must follow. No feet on the furniture, no chairs in the aisle, cash only, hang up your coat, use your indoor voice, don’t swear, and, most importantly, Russ is always right! The bar, which is frequented by locals, touring musicians, and writers like Dan Wakefield, is known for its ice cold bottled beer and straightforward cocktails.” _Shannon Darnall, The Daily Meal : 150 Best Bars in America 2015 //

// LUNA MUSIC is a 25-year old, full-service Vinyl LP/CD/cassette shop, stocking new and pre-loved titles. Voted BEST RECORD SHOP eight years in a row by NUVO Newsweekly, Best Record Shop by Indianapolis Monthly, and recently featured in TIME OUT as one of the "24 BEST THINGS TO DO IN INDIANAPOLIS" and The New York Times as an "ESSENTIAL SPOT" for you to check out while visiting Indianapolis. //

// BINKELY’S KITCHEN & BAR, from 1928 until the early 70s, the corner of Kessler and College was home to Binkley's Drug Store, which served the booming Broad Ripple, Forest Hills and Meridian Kessler neighborhoods. Binkley's returned to serve these same neighbors as a restaurant, bar, and meeting place. //

* Design : Misha's Kind Foods Branding + Packaging //

* _patron ::: Misha’s Kind Foods : Non-Dairy Cheese  { Los Angeles / California _United States } // _commission ::: branding / packaging // _brand + photography ::: Funnel : Eric Kass / _styling : Misha Young //

 

* Products : FUNNEL : Truth + Heart Goods //

// FUNNEL : Truth + Heart Goods //

_( TRUTH / HEART ) PATCH SNAPBACK CAP : custom embroidered patch designed by Funnel : Bespoke Brands in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Celebrating the honest-to-goodness Midwestern ideals that run in our veins and infuse our work – hand applied to a premium acrylic/wool blend, structured high-profile, flat green underside visor, 6-panel snapback cap //

_( F ) EBBET’S FIELD FLANNEL CAP : vintage-inspired custom snap-back cap designed by Funnel : Bespoke Brands in Indianapolis and hand-crafted by Ebbets Field Flannels in Seattle - made of wool with a felt hand-stitched “F” for “Funnel” or whatever the “F” you want //

_( TRUTH ) ENAMEL PIN : custom 1.25" x .875" enamel pin designed by Eric Kass of Funnel : Bespoke Brands originally for a tattoo on his right wrist intended as a genuine promise with a handshake – now you too can pronounce your honest intentions – couldn’t we all use a little truth nowadays? //

_( FUNNEL ) PATCH / STICKER / BUTTON PACK : custom patch, sticker and button set //

_( POUR YOUR HEART INTO IT ) COASTERS : set of four custom 3.7" coasters //

»»»»» PURCHASE »»»»» FUNNEL : CURIOSITIES SHOP //

* Hodinkee + Huckberry + Timex Limited Edition Collaborations //

Loving my new Timex collaborations from Hodinkee & Huckberry with their fresh limited edition redesigns of the classic 1970’s Q Timex.

The Q Timex was one of the first affordable mainstream quartz watches upon its release in 1979, designed to combine accuracy and ability in a single functional package. Last year Timex re-issued its iconic quartz watch to immediate success. Hodinkee created their own limited edition version by deleting the calendar complication for a more symmetrical dial layout and stripping the steel bezel bare. The crisp white dial completes the simplified, cool, clean look.

Instead of reissuing a watch from Timex’s archives, Huckberry sat down with them to build their very own classic from the ground up—a tribute to legendary divers and flight watches from the mid 20th century. They drew on styles from the 70s and 80s and went with a military-inspired ‘crosshair’ dial with polished and faceted 6, 9, and 12 markers. Finished with a woven stainless steel bracelet and a functional aluminum timing bezel.

_photos : Eric Kass

* Design : The American Nightmare Poster //

 

* _title ::: The American Nightmare 2020 { Indianapolis / Indiana _United States } // _poster for “The Art of Politics” silent auction fundraiser and gallery show to support The Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library – sponsored by AAF Indianapolis // pleased to be invited to participate in this show // _design + illustration ::: Funnel : Eric Kass // 

Fear is used to control and divide us but we can combat it with information, openness and understanding. America is a wonderfully diverse place which we can all use to our advantage to achieve amazing things when we work together. Ask questions and dig deeper to learn about others experiences, challenges and triumphs. There is The American Dream of freedom, fairness and opportunity which is something to honor, defend and celebrate with pride, but we must not turn a blind eye to the skeletons in our historical closet. Our country is also a culture of violence, greed and exclusion built from genocide, racism and war. Blind patriotism that arrogantly only focuses on our positive qualities or one viewpoint, but ignores our troubling issues is selfish and dangerous. We can’t work toward resolving our problems until we acknowledge them and listen to everyone’s experience to truly see others unique journey. Use your voice to halt hate, embrace empathy, share love and conquer fear. Let’s defeat arrogance, entitlement and ignorance by embracing understanding to help and celebrate one another. Love and Peace.

* Design : Love Wins //

* _title ::: Love Wins { Indianapolis / Indiana _United States } // _alternate poster concept for “The Art of Politics” fundraiser to support The Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library – sponsored by AAF Indianapolis // _design + illustration ::: Funnel : Eric Kass //

* Design : Backyard Feed Co. Branding //

* _patron ::: Backyard Feed Co. { Florida _United States } // _commission ::: branding / identity / packaging / site + more to come // _brand + design ::: Funnel : Eric Kass / _photos ::: Stacy Larsen // YOU ARE WHAT THEY EAT – What you feed your chickens matters. Healthy chickens provide fresh, nutritious eggs. We use only the highest quality, organic, non-gmo ingredients with zero fillers and never any preservatives. Check out my site design at backyardfeedco.com //

* Design : City Dogs Grocery Identity //

 * _patron ::: City Dogs Grocery : Retail Store { Indianapolis / Indiana _United States } // _commission ::: branding / logo / signage / business card // _brand + design ::: Funnel : Eric Kass // the logo features the owner, Christi Rider’s dog, “Ida” // 

* Design : Half-Century Club //

 * _title ::: Half-Century Club { Indianapolis / Indiana _United States } // _personal work ::: 50th birthday celebration campaign ( August 1970-2020 ) for myself a Leo ( 8/7/70 ) and my long time good friend @bsgreiner ( 8/8/70 ) // a fun opportunity to experiment and practice with some techniques and mock-ups // _design + illustration ::: Funnel : Eric Kass //

* Design : Bovaconti Coffee Signage Interior / Exterior Design //

* _patron ::: Bovaconti Coffee { Indianapolis / Indiana _United States } // _commission ::: branding / identity / signage / menu / packaging / interior/exterior design consulting //