Lacrosse Helmet
Custom product graphics and helmet wrap design
A father with a kiddo on a travel lacrosse team requested a zombie-themed helmet design with complete creative freedom. The challenge was creating a cohesive visual narrative across multiple helmet panels while ensuring artwork aligned correctly across curved surfaces and manufacturing templates.
The Challenge
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Transform a simple "make a zombie helmet" request into a complete visual concept.
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Create a cohesive design that tells a story across every surface of the helmet.
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Balance highly detailed illustrations with readability on the field.
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Ensure all graphics aligned correctly across curved helmet components.
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Prepare production-ready files for manufacturing and installation.
Design Concept & Proof
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Exposed brains wrapping the crown
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Three pink tones, including metallic foil accents
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Zombie illustrations wrapping both sides
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Lime green visor and chin coordinating with the zombie skin
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Blood-drip details integrated into the lower components
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"Save Yourself" message and emerging zombie arm on the rear
Production Artwork
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Built artwork directly within production templates and dieline specifications.
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Accounted for bleed, trim, and panel alignment throughout the design process.
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Optimized layouts to maximize material efficiency and reduce waste.
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Ensured graphics aligned seamlessly across multiple curved helmet surfaces.
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Delivered press-ready files for production and installation.
The Outcome
The Zombie helmet became one of the company's most successful custom helmet concepts and continued to be reordered for multiple seasons after its original release. The project demonstrated how a strong creative concept, combined with thoughtful production execution, could create a memorable product that resonated with a player.
