139 - Sci-Fi vs. Architecture: Eric Thoelke

Published: June 1, 2020, 5:09 p.m.

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Eric Thoelke, President, TOKY


Eric Thoelke (pronounced \\u201ctoky\\u201d) brings more than 30 years of real-world experience in brand strategy and design of complex projects. Eric is responsible for leading a team of designers and brand strategists who create new names and visual brand identities, design print and online experiences, and solve branding challenges. His work has been recognized by\\xa0Communication Arts\\xa0magazine, won platinum and gold awards in\\xa0Graphis, has been featured in design annuals from the AIGA, the Type Directors Club,\\xa0Print\\xa0magazine,\\xa0HOW\\xa0magazine, Brand New, and many others.

Eric has served as a judge for design competitions across the country, including the\\xa0Communication Arts\\xa0Design Annual, and has presented ideas on design and culture at conferences from San Diego to Pittsburgh. Eric was selected as one of\\xa0St. Louis Magazine\\u2019s \\u201cGreat Minds\\u201d of St. Louis, and a \\u201cBuzz List\\u201d recipient from\\xa0ALIVE\\xa0magazine for co-founding the Midtown Alley Design District. Eric is a co-founder of St. Louis Design Week and co-led it for its first two years.

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