As a graphic designer and Zoom's resident metal-head, I have always appreciated the iconic nature of 1980s heavy metal band logos. I thought it would be appropriate to showcase the awesomeness of this heavy-metal typography in a repeating pattern. This wrapping paper is a collection of letters from band logos I grew up listening to, and am not afraid to admit, still listen to today. I tried to pick a recognizable letter from each band and managed to only have two duplicate bands. See if you can identify them all. Every letter of the alphabet (some more than others) is represented. This paper would work perfectly for wrapping a record, CD or iTunes gift card for that special heavy metal maniac in your life.
For a list of all the bands used, just say Ozzy and click here.
Surprezzy is a made up word that combines "Prezzy" (a more exciting version of "Present") with "Surprise". I wanted my wrapping paper to evoke the sense of excitement you get before opening a beautifully wrapped present — while you still are wondering what it might be. And, as someone who loves to hunt down just the right present for just the right person, I also wanted it to capture the excitement I get when wrapping a gift that I've hand picked for someone. I covered the paper with handwritten messages and sketches of items you might be giving or hoping to receive. Some may be a little more far fetched than others — but hey, why not dream big? I decided it wouldn't be complete without incorporating the holiday wishes of my fellow Zoomers. Designers, developers and account execs alike submitted their own sketches to incorporate into the paper. So, find the perfect surprezzy for somebody special and wrap it up from you and all of us at Zoom!
Flight is made up of a simple and quiet collection of personally hand-drawn feathers. I am constantly inspired by nature with its imperfect, but brilliant textures and shapes and I really wanted to incorporate some aspect of that into my design. I knew it had to be something bird related (It might have something to do with my name), and loved the many shapes and sizes of feathers I could choose from. The feathers were all hand-sketched — I didn't want them to feel too perfect. I wanted my paper to have a calming elegance to make gifts feel thoughtful and extra special when they are given to that special someone.
Our new intern, Kyle, came on board too late to create a printed wrapping paper, but was excited to make a printable version, gift tags and desktop wallpaper. He wanted to create a pattern out of simple, geometric shapes and somehow incorporate antlers. Immediately, the theme "off the wall" came to mind and he started illustrating items you would find on a wall. Through this experience, he learned to make a seamless pattern in Illustrator. Enjoy the bonus track!
