As an Art Director at advertising agencies in Cincinnati and Kansas City, she learned the marketing process and developed award-winning print creative. She studied letterpress through practical application and the shared knowledge of master printers, including the talented folks at Hatch Show Print. Erin is the driving force behind Pressing On: The Letterpress Film, which has been shown across the United States and internationally. As Communication Design Faculty at Miami, she developed the Hand Media, Letterpress & Book Arts course and maintains the Curmudgeon Press type shop. Beckloff also runs Inky Winke, her letterpress, and design business, and has had the privilege of working with clients including Hobart Corporation and Wendy’s.