{"id":46326,"date":"2016-04-25T09:00:53","date_gmt":"2016-04-25T13:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uncommongoods.pro\/?p=46326"},"modified":"2016-04-29T16:47:21","modified_gmt":"2016-04-29T20:47:21","slug":"this-just-in-spiration-meet-gabe-herz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/2016\/this-just-in-spiration-meet-gabe-herz\/","title":{"rendered":"This Just In-spiration: Meet Gabe Herz and Andy Clark"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Gabe Herz and Andy Clark | UncommonGoods<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Our makers never fail to motivate us, encourage our creativity, and fill us with inspiration. So, when a new design enters our assortment, we\u2019re always excited to learn more about the people behind the product.<\/p>\n

What gets an artist going and keeps them creating is certainly worth sharing, and every great connection starts with a simple introduction. Meet Gabe Herz<\/a>, the maker, along with Andy Clark,\u00a0of our new Cold Brew Coffee Maker<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Cold Brew Coffee Maker | UncommonGoods<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Cold<\/a>

Cold Brew Coffee Maker | UncommonGoods<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

When did you know you wanted to be an artist?<\/strong>
\nI grew up surrounded by art. My mom was a professional artist working out of her home studio painting watercolor portraits. That environment had a huge influence on me. Though I wasn\u2019t particularly talented at drawing or painting, I really liked to build things. The creative process was always a big part of my life. In college, I studied engineering, but I always took as many art classes on the side as I could. I discovered that art and engineering are not mutually exclusive. They can complement one another beautifully.<\/p>\n

What was the most exciting thing about becoming a professional artist?<\/strong>
\nBeing all in (kinda the scary part too).<\/p>\n

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Gabe Herz and Andy Clark | UncommonGoods<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

What does your typical day in the studio look like?<\/strong>
\nIf I\u2019m lucky, I\u2019m getting my hands dirty building prototypes or testing out some new ideas. Our office is a great place to prototype. We share a workspace with another company that\u2019s building electric airplanes, so we\u2019ve got access to some seriously cool tools.<\/p>\n

Is there a trinket, talisman, or other inspirational object you keep near?\u00a0If so, what is it and what does it mean to you?<\/strong>
\nAbout 15 years ago, my family passed down an old leather messenger bag to me. By the time I got it, it had already lived a very full life reflected in its beautiful patina. It travels nearly everywhere with me, and is a constant reminder for me to try to design objects like it: something that\u2019s long lasting, gets better with age and becomes personal.<\/p>\n

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Cold Brew Coffee Maker | UncommonGoods<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Imagine you just showed your work to a kindergartner for the first time. What do you think they would say?<\/strong>
\nI\u2019ve yet to meet a kindergarteer that liked coffee, so they\u2019d probably say \u201cSo\u2026..can it make hot chocolate?\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Cold<\/a>

Cold Brew Coffee Maker | UncommonGoods<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

What quote or mantra keeps you motivated?<\/strong>
\nSeth Godin<\/a>\u2019s \u201cJust Ship\u201d mantra<\/a> is a simple reminder to share my ideas with the world rather than keeping them hidden while I endlessly perfect them.<\/p>\n

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