PRODUCT INFORMATION
Since 2019 we’ve been collaborating closely with Zip-Zag®, a company known for its patented Dual-Lock, odour-proof, reusable storage solutions. Originally established in 2005 in North America, Zip-Zag® has already conquered markets across the USA, Canada, and the UK with its lab-tested materials and promise of superior preservation. As their ambitions have grown, Europe has become the next frontier.
Recently we redeveloped their entire website on the Shopify platform, giving Zip-Zag® a digital home that matches their product innovation. The site redesign, combined with new artwork and lead imagery, has elevated their brand presentation significantly. Their sales team has used this refresh as the foundation of a successful tour through Australia, and they now have big plans to extend that momentum into European markets.
A unique aspect of the project has been our work with AI. Zip-Zag® initiated early creative concepts using DALL-E 3 via ChatGPT, generating initial design ideas which we then refined and polished. In particular we worked hard to enhance realism in the lead images—for product photography and hero visuals—bringing out texture, clarity, and detail in ways that raw AI outputs can’t yet achieve on their own. The result is a striking visual storytelling platform that helps the products feel tangible, premium, and true to their performance.
CLIENT INFORMATION
Discipline
- Odour Proof Reusable Packaging
Tenure
- 2019 to present
Design Work
- Branding
- Lead Imagery
- Brochures & Literature
- Website - Shopify
SHOPIFY SITE
End-to-end design and development of a premium Shopify platform, combining bespoke visual content, custom functionality and a considered e-commerce experience.
Main Features
A tailored Shopify experience combining bespoke content, strong visual storytelling and flexible resources to support the wider brand.
- Custom Shopify modules
- Site wide imagery
- Blog design and upload
- Download Resources
PROJECT FAQs
Who is Zip-Zag?
Zip-Zag is the maker of patented Dual-Lock, odour-proof, reusable storage bags. Founded in 2005 in North America, it sells in the USA, Canada and the UK. We have worked with Zip-Zag since 2019.
What did We Know Hydro do for Zip-Zag?
We created branding, lead imagery, brochures and literature, and an end-to-end Shopify website with custom modules, site-wide imagery, blog design and upload, and downloadable resources. We also designed a poster series and a medical cannabis brochure.
How was AI used in the Zip-Zag project?
Early creative concepts were started with DALL-E 3 through ChatGPT. We then refined those concepts, adding texture, clarity and detail to improve the realism of the lead images. This is the kind of AI concept reconstruction we offer to make AI artwork print and web ready.
How did the new brand and website help Zip-Zag's sales?
The redesign, new artwork and lead imagery elevated Zip-Zag’s brand presentation significantly. Their sales team used the refresh as the basis for a successful Australian tour, and the company plans to extend that momentum into European markets.
Can you build a Shopify store like Zip-Zag's for my brand?
Yes. We design and develop Shopify stores, including custom modules, imagery, blog design and downloadable resources, as in the Zip-Zag project. Our website levels run from a fast-to-market Shopify store up to a full brand experience, depending on how much your project needs.
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Brand & identity, design, exhibition, literature, video production and social media