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Eric Beckett. Based in Redlands, CA, US.

  • 315 awards won
  • 934 comments made
  • 41057 votes cast

Awards

  • winner 56
  • 1st place winner 5
  • editor pick 254

About GeekInk Design

I'm Eric, a self-proclaimed design geek with a love for type that's rivaled only by my love for cake. I love the adventure of staring at a blank artboard and discovering what's going to reveal itself today.

designs by GeekInk Design


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comments

Caitlin Considine on Sep 20 2022
Caitlin Considine
  • Minted Jan 30, 2015

Congrats on your 300th win milestone! What an achievement! xo

silverscreen studio on May 27 2020
silverscreen studio
  • Minted Feb 24, 2014

thanks for the ‘likes’ Eric! always happy to get feedback from you :)

Ana Sharpe on Nov 15 2019
Ana Sharpe
  • Minted Sep 26, 2013

Eric, thank you so much for the like on my entry Gallery!! It means a lot to me especially coming from such a talented designer like you. I almost fell off my chair when I saw your name! :) Love your designs, so I consider it a compliment. Thanks again for your encouragement.

Nazia Hyder on Nov 07 2019
Nazia Hyder
  • Minted May 8, 2012

I am deeply humbled and honored that a powerhouse of a talent like you actually left a note on my profile. So, thank you!

Creo Study on Aug 24 2019
Creo Study
  • Minted Jul 13, 2015

Oh no, spell check changed your spelling for me.. Apologies !!

Creo Study on Aug 24 2019
Creo Study
  • Minted Jul 13, 2015

Erick, You have such amazing save the date designs!! So out of the box all!just WOW

Phrosné on May 14 2019
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

Wow friend. I just came to look at your mosaic designs extras. WOW!

Paper Raven Co. on Jan 28 2019
Paper Raven Co.
  • Minted Jan 25, 2014

Hey Eric! Thanks so much for the compliments! They mean a lot coming from you :) I love your entries as well - can't wait to see what you do for foil!

Erin L. Wilson on Jan 17 2019
Erin L. Wilson
  • Minted Mar 27, 2014

WOW. Those black and white entries. Good on ya.

Leah Bisch on Feb 09 2018
Leah Bisch
  • Minted Mar 4, 2014

Hey there! Nice to see some submissions from you! thought you'd gone on to greener pastures and left us all behind ;) Hope the family is doing well!!

curiouszhi on Jun 21 2017
curiouszhi
  • Minted Dec 17, 2013

Hi Eric, I was so excited to see that you liked my Birds Botanical design. Thank you! It made my day as you're one of my favourite designers on Minted so it's so encouraging! :))

Danielle Ellan on Apr 19 2017
Danielle Ellan
  • Minted Jul 28, 2016

I love all your designs! I'm curious where you get your inspiration from? I love old type and vintage packaging.

Susan Moyal on Oct 28 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Eric thank you!! You totally just made me day amazing! :) All of your entries are stunning I am so fascinated by your unique and beautiful style!! ( I also wish you would do more tutorials for Minted)

Shannon Chen of Four Wet Feet Studio on Sep 20 2016
Shannon Chen of Four Wet Feet Studio
  • Minted May 25, 2010

Thanks Eric! Congrats on your wins too!

Melanie Kosuge on Jul 09 2016
Melanie Kosuge
  • Minted May 22, 2016

Thanks for the likes and nice comments, Eric! You know I can't resist throwing in those symmetrical elements :)

Franklin OToole on Jun 21 2016
Franklin OToole
  • Minted Aug 4, 2012

Thank you for the advice. Glad that you liked the frame. The comment means alot.

Janelle Wourms on Jun 16 2016
Janelle Wourms
  • Minted Sep 8, 2015

Thanks for the feedback. I greatly respect your work!

Cass Loh on Jun 16 2016
Cass Loh
  • Minted Apr 8, 2014

Thank you Eric for the compliment! It mean so much for me! :)

Melanie Kosuge on Jun 15 2016
Melanie Kosuge
  • Minted May 22, 2016

Thanks for the super nice comments on my New Year's cards, Eric! And likewise! As I scroll through the entries, yours pop out for sure-- such a cool, distinct style. I have no doubt you'll be slaying come results time :) Good luck!

Cass Loh on Jun 15 2016
Cass Loh
  • Minted Apr 8, 2014

Hi Eric, thank you for your like on my golden stardust design! I love your work so incredible!

Melanie Kosuge on Jun 06 2016
Melanie Kosuge
  • Minted May 22, 2016

So glad you like my design, Eric! As the new kid around here, I really appreciate the encouragement :)

Jackie Crawford on Jun 04 2016
Jackie Crawford
  • Minted Nov 10, 2011

Hi Eric, I am so so so thrilled you liked my Record Year entry! I was shocked and surprised to get the email from Minted, so thank you :) Funny story: the texture technique I used in the Record Year entry I learned from your Master Class tutorial series you did for Minted. So there's a little bit of you in the entry :) Thank you again for your encouragement, and thank you for helping new artists, such as myself.

Susan Moyal on Jun 03 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Eric thank you very very much you totally just made my day:) Once again...pretty much always... I love all of your entries such an inspiring amount of stunning work you create!!

Janelle Wourms on May 26 2016
Janelle Wourms
  • Minted Sep 8, 2015

I adore your work. Stunning. Good luck!

Lori Wemple on May 06 2016
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

You are killing it! You've got foil. Game.Over. :) xx

Lori Wemple on May 06 2016
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

LOL your comment CRACKED ME UP!!! :D thank you :)

curiouszhi on May 04 2016
curiouszhi
  • Minted Dec 17, 2013

Hi Eric, I was so surprised (but happy!) to see a like from you on my Watercolor Botanical Joy card. Thank you for the encouragement!! Love your work so it's such a motivation to get that email! :) Good luck to you in the challenge!

Anupama on May 04 2016
Anupama
  • Minted Jan 26, 2012

Hi Eric, Thank you for your like on my all over pine card. It's so difficult to believe the email that says "GeekInk design liked your design..." as it's from a such a talented designer like you. A part of me feels that by mistake you clicked the liked icon or may be you really liked it. But that email was the best thing of the day. :)

Rebecca Durflinger on May 03 2016
Rebecca Durflinger
  • Minted Nov 12, 2011

Thank you so much for the like today! You have such great designs, I am a fan! Good luck in the challenge! :)

Susan Moyal on May 03 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Eric thank you so much for the likes ..wow I'm so happy right now!! I love every incredible design you create so it means so much to me that you like something I have made….thank you! :)

Erin L. Wilson on May 03 2016
Erin L. Wilson
  • Minted Mar 27, 2014

Can't tell you how excited I was to get a "like" on my "Mr.&Mrs." and "All is Bright" designs. I always love seeing your entries. I think your "Merry Little Lines" from last year is one of my favorite designs of all time! Always look forward to your entries.

Jessica Ogden on Apr 04 2016
Jessica Ogden
  • Minted Aug 7, 2014

Hi Eric, thanks so much for you feedback! I made a few changes. I would love to know what you think! http://www.minted.com/design-rating/575657

silverscreen studio on Apr 04 2016
silverscreen studio
  • Minted Feb 24, 2014

Thanks, Eric, for the "like", esp. awesome feedback! ;)

Shannon on Mar 29 2016
Shannon
  • Minted May 20, 2013

Eric, I've admired your designs since I joined Minted :) – that one of my designs caught your eye has me smiling from ear-to-ear! Thanks for the like and I'm looking forward to seeing all your magic in the challenges ahead!

Mansi Verma on Mar 29 2016
Mansi Verma
  • Minted Feb 10, 2012

Hi Eric! Thanks so much for your Like! Totally made my evening! Love all your work! Such an inspiration :)

Susan Moyal on Mar 29 2016
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Eric thank you so much for the like you totally made my afternoon!!! :) Wow your wedding suites are just stunning each piece is so different and everything flows so beautifully together!!

silverscreen studio on Mar 21 2016
silverscreen studio
  • Minted Feb 24, 2014

btw, we miss your stufff! :)

silverscreen studio on Mar 21 2016
silverscreen studio
  • Minted Feb 24, 2014

Hi Eric! Good to see your "golden states" art prints on the minted home page! Haven't seen you around in the Challenges---hope this means you are making life beautiful elsewhere as you do! Well wishes, Christina ;)

heythird on Jan 11 2016
heythird
  • Minted Jun 5, 2013

Okay. It won't happen again! Thank you so much! and by the way, I'm a fan of your designs! Thanks!

heythird on Jan 11 2016
heythird
  • Minted Jun 5, 2013

Hi, thank you for your comment. I asked my colleagues to like my designs, didn't know that it's not allowed. I'm sorry about it. Thank you again. I'm sorry!

Jennifer Postorino on Oct 22 2015
Jennifer Postorino
  • Minted Dec 27, 2008

Congrats on your win and picks in the new year's challenge!!! amazing work as usual... hope all is well :)

Lulaloo on Sep 11 2015
Lulaloo
  • Minted Jun 1, 2012

Hi Eric, Congratulations on all your wins! You have such an amazing talent! :)

Chris Griffith on Sep 02 2015
Chris Griffith
  • Minted Aug 27, 2011

Eric big congrats on #1 and all the beautiful wins! And I have "0" doubt that you will have multiple picks in the top 20 of the photo Holiday. Really amazing designs. Warm regards, Chris

Franklin OToole on Jul 07 2015
Franklin OToole
  • Minted Aug 4, 2012

Hi geek ink. I was wondering what font you used for your Graduate 15 card titled Lined? Plus do you do custom lettering on your cards? I've been wanting to give it a try, but don't know if it is allowed. Any advice would be great, thanks Franklin.

Mansi Verma on Jun 30 2015
Mansi Verma
  • Minted Feb 10, 2012

Hi Eric, Thanks so much for your Like on Merry Frame. Such a huge complement coming from you :) Love all your work! It's truly inspiring!

Kristie Kern on Jun 15 2015
Kristie Kern
  • Minted Sep 15, 2011

Hi Eric - thank you so very much for the comment! And the same right back to you - so many stellar entries!

Jen H. on Jun 05 2015
Jen H.
  • Minted Oct 1, 2012

Hi Eric, Thanks for the helpful feedback on my poll - I really appreciate it!

Susan Moyal on May 06 2015
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Eric thank you very much for the likes! I am sure you can tell by my likes... I love so many of your amazing designs!!! All of your work is such an huge inspiration for me!!

Leah Bisch on Apr 21 2015
Leah Bisch
  • Minted Mar 4, 2014

So many stunning new years entries, Eric! Best of luck :)

Dawn Jasper on Feb 06 2015
Dawn Jasper
  • Minted Jan 16, 2010

Is there anything you aren't awesome at ;) some seriously gorgeous entries in the west elm challenge! Best of luck!

Erin L. Wilson on Jan 16 2015
Erin L. Wilson
  • Minted Mar 27, 2014

It absolutely made my day to get a like from you today on my "already awesome" birth announcement! Thanks very much. I always watch your work and really admire your design sense and illustrating talent. Hope you have a lovely day!

silverscreen studio on Jan 12 2015
silverscreen studio
  • Minted Feb 24, 2014

Thanks Erik, phew---It's quite the challenge using the minted texture foil file. I suppose one can make a seamless pattern with multiples of the single swatch---something to try...

Erica Krystek on Jan 12 2015
Erica Krystek
  • Minted Mar 14, 2013

Wow - love all your maps. Amazing! You have been busy!

Leah Bisch on Jan 12 2015
Leah Bisch
  • Minted Mar 4, 2014

You made my day with your likes and comments! Thanks Eric! :) :) :)

silverscreen studio on Jan 06 2015
silverscreen studio
  • Minted Feb 24, 2014

Hi Erik, just a quick technical Q, if u don't mid revealing trade secrets. ;). When applying gold foil to your large scale map art pieces, how did you manage to make the foil texture seamless?

Franklin OToole on Dec 31 2014
Franklin OToole
  • Minted Aug 4, 2012

Hi Erik, I was wondering if you could recommend a short list of good fonts. Choosing fonts from the list is still one of my biggest challenges. Any advice would be great! Thanks Franklin.

Susan Moyal on Dec 02 2014
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Thank you Erik. You have such a great eye!

Leah Bisch on Dec 02 2014
Leah Bisch
  • Minted Mar 4, 2014

Updated! http://www.minted.com/design-rating/268952?filter=all&sort=updateat Thanks again for your suggestions Eric! :)

Susan Moyal on Nov 27 2014
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Erik I made the changes that you suggested. I really love them. If you have the time I was wondering if you could take a look and let me know what you think. Thank you again.

Susan Moyal on Nov 27 2014
Susan Moyal
  • Minted Jan 18, 2014

Hi Eric thank you very much for your comment on my Summer love blooms. I really struggle with type and really appreciate the suggestions you have made. I will work on those changes. Thank you again very much!!

Leah Bisch on Nov 24 2014
Leah Bisch
  • Minted Mar 4, 2014

Ohhhhh-kay, here's the update: http://www.minted.com/design-rating/266267 I have a poll going too - I can't decide if it should have the details on the side…what do you think? Thank you, thank you, thank you for your help!!

Marta Berk on Oct 23 2014
Marta Berk
  • Minted Oct 3, 2013

Big congrats on your making CMYK magenta. Love your work, well done!!!

Lulaloo on Oct 22 2014
Lulaloo
  • Minted Jun 1, 2012

Congratulations on your CMYK award! I really admire your work !

Cavell Ferguson on Sep 16 2014
Cavell Ferguson
  • Minted Apr 6, 2014

Hi Eric, I just finished watching your tutorials in the resources file and wanted to let you know how helpful they were, especialy the opacity mask and to thank you for sharing. Congratulations on your resent wins.

lena barakat on Sep 12 2014
lena barakat
  • Minted Jun 29, 2010

congrats on all of your wins, especially number 1!!! great way to start the weekend, woohoo!

Haley McCoy on Sep 12 2014
Haley McCoy
  • Minted Jun 30, 2014

Hi Eric, congratulations on first place and also on your holiday card wins! I've been meaning to tell you this for awhile - I love your work! I like how you have your own style but still make every design look totally different. That's all :)

Ann Gardner on Sep 10 2014
Ann Gardner
  • Minted Feb 22, 2010

Congrats on making the 100 win mark! Great work, Eric!

Papernoten on Sep 08 2014
Papernoten
  • Minted Oct 6, 2013

Thanks for the "like" on my Retro Radio paper! Your design style is so great. As total novice (I've been trying to teach myself Illustrator and Photoshop in my "spare" time forever), getting good feedback from successful designers is a total compliment. Thanks again!

Leah Bisch on Aug 12 2014
Leah Bisch
  • Minted Mar 4, 2014

Congrats on your wins! Well deserved!

Petra Kern on Jul 19 2014
Petra Kern
  • Minted Mar 7, 2013

Thank you for leaving a congrats comment, Eric, it means a lot when it comes from the designer you admire so much ;). Love your work, and congrats to you to for the gazzilonth win! Cheers from far far away!

Lori Wemple on Jul 15 2014
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

Oh I wish I could have gone to the meetup - I've never been to one and I bet that one was so awesome, like a mensa meeting of designers. :) I feel like the crazy lady, lol. I have tons of ideas, but I never know how far to go; I need a cheese-o-meter ;) your holiday meter was freaking awesome btw!

Leah Bisch on Jul 11 2014
Leah Bisch
  • Minted Mar 4, 2014

You were so right (of course!) about taking a look at the glyphs for the word "spirits" - just uploaded a new version. Thank you! :)))

Leah Bisch on Jul 01 2014
Leah Bisch
  • Minted Mar 4, 2014

Yes! That's the one!

Sam Dubeau on Jun 18 2014
Sam Dubeau
  • Minted May 3, 2014

Thanks so much for the kind words Eric! That means a lot coming from you. Your designs are fantastic and I'm truly inspired by them. Glad to be in such good company on Minted.

Leah Bisch on May 14 2014
Leah Bisch
  • Minted Mar 4, 2014

Wow Eric, thanks so much for the compliment! It means so much for a newbie like me to hear from someone as talented as you! I love your work and best of luck to you as well :)

Three Kisses Studio on May 05 2014
Three Kisses Studio
  • Minted Nov 4, 2008

Nice catch, thanks! ;) Eyeballs crossing at this point in the challenge...

Jennifer Postorino on May 05 2014
Jennifer Postorino
  • Minted Dec 27, 2008

Eric, not sure if this would interest you or not but Starbucks is having a white cup contest that runs through May 12th. I'm not 100% sure of all the details but you can always google it if you want. Anyway... as soon as I read about it I thought of you and your absolutely amazing hand drawing skills and thought you could totally win it! From what I can tell you go to starbucks, get a plain white cup and freehand all over it. I wish I had the talent/time to do it but with getting ready to put our house up for sale I have barely had time to work on this years holiday designs. Sorry this is so random, but you really did just pop into my head when I read about this! You have seriously sick skills and I think you would kill it! Let me know if you end up submitting a design!!!

Laura Hankins on May 01 2014
Laura Hankins
  • Minted Aug 13, 2008

Thanks for the feedback on Vivid Joy, I really appreciate it! When I do work without florals and flourishes I get a little nervous, ha! I absolutely love all of your newly launched wedding suites, each and every detail is so well designed- you are crazy talented! Save some holiday wins for the rest of us? ;) Thanks again!

Sarah Curry on Apr 30 2014
Sarah Curry
  • Minted Oct 12, 2011

Thank you Eric! :) Hope all is well with you; you have some great holiday entries so far!!

Susie Allen on Dec 18 2013
Susie Allen
  • Minted Jan 25, 2011

Hi, Eric. I love your work! I just posted a question on the forum that I thought you might have some helpful insight on. If you have time to interrupt your holiday cheer and give it a look, please weigh in: http://www.minted.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=296&page=1#Comment_14611 Thanks a million!

Erica Krystek on Dec 09 2013
Erica Krystek
  • Minted Mar 14, 2013

Eric, thank you so much for the kind words! You made my day...and let's be honest, my year;) Your talent and designs are beyond amazing and I am always in awe of your work, so coming from you it means so much. I see tons of Valentine's Day winners for you too. Happy Holidays!

Hooray Creative on Nov 21 2013
Hooray Creative
  • Minted Nov 23, 2010

I'm really in love with your latest Chalkboard design. The type is spectacular. I don't think you can top this one!

Becky Nimoy on Nov 21 2013
Becky Nimoy
  • Minted Mar 29, 2011

haa. yes great to meet you. you just keep topping yourself every time! keep up the amazing work

Ana Sharpe on Nov 04 2013
Ana Sharpe
  • Minted Sep 26, 2013

Great tutorial, Eric! Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful design skills and techniques.

Portia Monberg on Nov 01 2013
Portia Monberg
  • Minted Jan 27, 2009

Thanks so much for your tutorial on adding texture. Your technique is so helpful!

Neeta Sawhney on Oct 31 2013
Neeta Sawhney
  • Minted Dec 4, 2011

I personally want to thank you so much for the tutorials thanks for the wealth of knowledge you have.

Jenn Johnson on Oct 31 2013
Jenn Johnson
  • Minted Jul 18, 2011

A huge THANK YOU for taking the time to share some of your master design skills in the Minted tutorials! It is so valuable for those of us who are here to learn from the very best. :)

Lori Wemple on Oct 10 2013
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

Lol! Not so sure it's working - think its time to take a break ;)

JeAnna Casper on Oct 04 2013
JeAnna Casper
  • Minted Feb 18, 2013

Thanks so much for your comments!! You do such great work.

Rebecca Bowen on Sep 25 2013
Rebecca Bowen
  • Minted Dec 9, 2011

oh, you're so funny.. im hoping someone likes that kind of thing;)

Erica Krystek on Sep 13 2013
Erica Krystek
  • Minted Mar 14, 2013

Huge congrats on second place! You are killing it;)

Karidy Walker on Sep 13 2013
Karidy Walker
  • Minted Apr 14, 2013

Eric, congratulations on your big win! You're typography skills are beyond amazing!

Katie Zimpel on Sep 13 2013
Katie Zimpel
  • Minted Apr 11, 2012

Congrats on the big win! And the bigger win!

Design Lotus on Sep 13 2013
Design Lotus
  • Minted May 9, 2008

No surprise... Big congrats!! WELL DESERVED!!

Griffinbell Paper Co. on Sep 12 2013
Griffinbell Paper Co.
  • Minted May 7, 2009

You to Eric!! Big congrats!

Cecilia Oh on Sep 02 2013
Cecilia Oh
  • Minted Aug 28, 2013

Hello Eric! I've added you to my favorite designer. Before I officially became a minted member.. I came across your work and it was just absolutely amazing! Inspiring and motivating :)

Guess What Design Studio on Aug 30 2013
Guess What Design Studio
  • Minted May 6, 2008

Aww, thanks, Eric!! Love all your designs, too - just AWESOME!! Congrats on all your fabulous wins! I know there'll be many more to come!! And yes, hope our holiday sales are EPIC!! Have a great Labor Day weekend!! :)

Lori Wemple on Aug 27 2013
Lori Wemple
  • Minted Nov 19, 2011

that is seriously the best comment ever! (coming from such an awesome designer!!) you rock. :)

Erica Krystek on Aug 24 2013
Erica Krystek
  • Minted Mar 14, 2013

Eric, congrats on your minibook win and first place 'cheer stamp' design. Well-deserved! You had so many great holiday designs!

Kerry Doyle on Aug 24 2013
Kerry Doyle
  • Minted Jun 28, 2008

Thanks so much for your comments, Eric! I really appreciate it! :))