Eric Hepperle Designs

30/03/2026

07/03/2026

🥩 Doing carnivore, keto, or ketovore and still guessing why the scale isn’t moving?

That’s exactly why I created Carnivore Chronicles — a 6-week meal tracker and wellness journal built specifically for carnivore-style diets. It helps you see the full picture of your health, not just the number on the scale.

Here’s what you can track inside:

• Every meal: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks — no more “I forgot what I ate”
• Protein, fat, and carbs for each meal so you know exactly what’s working
• Daily water intake to stay hydrated and support detox
• Mood, energy, and cravings so you can spot patterns (and triggers) fast
• Sleep quality and progress over 14 weeks so you actually see change over time

If you’re serious about losing weight, dialing in your health, or just simplifying your carnivore journey, this journal gives you a simple, low-tech way to stay consistent every day.

👉 Grab Carnivore Chronicles on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0aVIy1aM

If you pick up a copy, I’d love it if you came back and told me how many pounds or inches you lost during your first 6 weeks. Let’s make your results impossible to ignore. 💪📓

27/02/2026

🛠️ As part of my project I have been trying to be consistent about publishing at least one video or blog post each week. It takes a lot of time as a solopreneur to create and disseminate content, but for me it is worth it. Its a way I can get my thoughts down, document my progress, and share my knowledge.

🤔 This morning I wrote about the challenges I've been having since actively looking for remote WordPress dev and graphic design work. In the month I've been looking, most of the types of roles I am now qualified for either no longer exist, or I'm just not standing out to recruiters for some reason. But, I had a ray of hope last night after watching a video about the 'buggy-whip' phenomna of the 1900s, that immediately preceded the explosion of affordable automobiles and how everything changed in an instant.

🤖 It seems we are in such time right now with the proliferation of AI tools in our daily lives and the economic and political uncertainty. But after watching that video I began to re-evaluate my professional identity. I used to think of myself as a "Graphic Designer", "Web Developer", "WordPress expert", "Desktop Publisher" and "Editorial Designer / Print Designer". But, the video suggests reframing that to something more expressive of how you help people, like "I help small businesses get online quickly" or "I help ministries ensure their brand is well-known and well-thought-of", etc. 🚀

What are your thoughts about the current market for job hunting? Share your thoughts in the comments below and lets have a good conversation!

https://erichepperle.com/the-buggy-whip-phenomena-of-change-and-what-it-means-to-be-a-design-engineer/

Eric Hepperle explores how the buggy‑whip phenomenon sparked a shift from defining work by tools and technologies to embracing a customer‑solution‑focused identity as a modern design engineer.

12/02/2026

Hey friends and family! I dipped my toes in the Amazon KDP self-publishing recently, and my first offering is a highly organized fun wellness tracking journal I built to help me monitor my Carnivore Diet process.

After realizing others could benefit from it I published it to Amazon.

If you are doing or or know someone who is, this journal makes a great gift!

Pick up your copy of locally at 3rd Day Market & Milling in Geneva or on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0iIBSHeY

For my carnivore people! Meal tracker, and wellness journal produced locally by Hepperle Homestead!

09/02/2026

☕ Good morning my people! Nothing like waking up to nice steaming hot mug of rich delicious coffee. My wife loves the java juice so imagine her surprise when I presented her with my latest design -- a coffee mug with my mug on it ;)

This is a retro 70's poster style graphic of rockstar playing guitar with retro sun background and the theme of -- "Play skillfully with a Loud Noise" -- a scripture verse which perfectly describes rock music.

Get your mug today at the following link: https://www.teepublic.com/mug/86147797-play-skillfully-with-a-loud-noise-vintage-christia

05/02/2026

🎬 New video is live!

I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes walkthrough of my daily project management and note-taking system using Markdown inside VS Code. You’ll see how I:

- Structure my daily log
- Manage tasks with simple text
- Use emojis to categorize and search
- Keep notes and progress organized and searchable

This episode is part of my “Progress Over Perfection” series, where I’m committing to one video or blog post per week while working full-time — focusing on consistency over perfection.

Bonus: a tour of my Psalm333 collection on TeePublic.

Watch now on YouTube:

In this video, I walk through my **daily project management and note-taking system** using Markdown inside VS Code — including how I log progress, events, tr...

04/02/2026

🎨 New cover art drop for Eric Hepperle Designs!

I just refreshed my Facebook header with a “stealth marketing” twist: it looks like pure Christian rock + worship art branding at first glance, but quietly funnels visitors to my TeePublic merch store.

I designed it with desktop and mobile safe zones in mind so the logo, tagline, and URL all stay clean and readable across devices. The whole process took about 45 minutes, including grabbing assets from my shop and recording everything in OBS for a future behind‑the‑scenes video.

👉 Next step: turn this into a short design breakdown so other creatives can see how I think through layout, hierarchy, and passive promotion.

04/02/2026

BEFORE → AFTER (for real this time 😄)

Back on Jan 23 I shared my “original after” — still a work-in-progress shot as I was midway through decluttering and organizing my book wall (the one behind me when I record podcasts, tutorials, or Zoom).

The next day I pushed through and finished the job! This collage shows the true transformation.

Highlights from the final setup:

🎥 Rustic Bookcase: Cameras finally have their own shelf (out of the bags and ready to grab).
🔋 Top shelf dedicated to rechargeable gear — Ryobi batteries and the Jackery 300.
🧠 Black Bookcase: Books and display items carefully selected for visual balance — my Ryrie Study Bible, karate trophy, Carnivore Journal, and hat from TeePublic.
🗂️ Binders, tools, and totes all reorganized for better flow, with each section purpose-driven (electronics, papers, etc.).
The end result feels lighter, cleaner, and more intentional — not just visually but energy-wise. The space now reflects the mindset I want to bring into my creative work.

There’s always more refining to do (organization is an ongoing journey), but this version finally feels right 🌿