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Erik Hesselman

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Founder at ecce
📍 Aspen, Colorado, United States

Erik is the founder of ecce, an award-winning platform that merges vintage fashion with augmented reality. With a background in creative direction and brand strategy from his time at the Aspen Art Museum, he specializes in digital engagement for fine arts institutions. He is a graduate of the University of the Arts London.

Originally a fashion stylist in London, Erik relocated to Aspen, Colorado, to care for his father. During this time, he transitioned his career into fine arts, taught himself 3D modeling, and developed the concept for his current venture, demonstrating remarkable personal drive and adaptability.

His startup, ecce, creates 3D replicas of iconic vintage clothing for use as AR filters, a concept that won an award judged by Vogue, Kering, and IBM.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Aspen, Colorado, United States
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Vintage Fashion Tech
Founded ecce, a platform creating 3D modeled augmented reality filters of iconic vintage clothing, winning an award from Vogue and Kering for the concept.
Art & Digital Engagement
Focuses on helping fine arts institutions like the Aspen Art Museum connect with new generations of patrons through innovative digital experiences.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Founder
ecce
4-2025 - 8-2025
Brand Identity Strategist
Aspen Art Museum
1-2024 - 4-2025
Executive and Administrative Assistant
Aspen Art Museum
9-2020 - 6-2023
Caregiving
Career Break
4-2019 - 4-2020
First Assistant to Ana Steiner
Freelance
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Education
2017 - 2020
BA (Hons) Creative Direction for Fashion
London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London
2016 - 2017
International Preparation for Fashion (CertHE)
London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London
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