Eric Boelts is the owner of Brain Bolts and a professor at Ringling College of Art + Design. He has a BFA in graphic design and an MBA from the University of Arizona.

Eric’s passion for teaching blended with his interest in the intersection of art and business in the world of design has led him to lecture at universities and colleges around the country. Eric has garnered hundreds of awards in numerous design competitions throughout the world including the Czech Republic, Bolivia, Mexico, England, Canada, Russia, Poland and the USA. Eric is a member of many design and marketing organizations, serves as a board member for agencies and companies and has judged design competitions internationally and domestically.