Speck’s “Fitted Artsprojekt” Cases Now Available for iPod touch – Exclusively at Apple Retail Stores

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--An iPod touch can now become a tactile and functional work of art, with two new Fitted Artsprojekt cases from Speck. This marks the first time that artistic pieces from Artsprojekt have been printed on something other than an iPhone case. Fitted Artsprojekt cases for iPod touch are available today exclusively at Apple Stores. For images of the new cases, please visit: http://www.speckproducts.com/content/speck-artsprojekt-fitted-for-apple-retail.

Designed by some of the world’s most progressive artists and members of the groundbreaking international Artsprojekt syndicate, the two new original Fitted Artsprojekt designs bring a new level of flair to Apple’s 2^nd gen iPod touch. Printed on soft fabric then seamlessly fused to Speck’s popular hard-shell Fitted protective case, this limited-edition line was designed to add an inspiring dose of unique aesthetic pleasure to the gaming and Internet connectivity of iPod touch. The fabric-wrapped exterior of Speck’s road-tested Fitted case increases in-hand comfort and the soft-touch coated, raised front bezel design helps protect the iPhone’s face and touch screen when placed face down, extending the health and life of the iPod touch.

Jared Nickerson, a freelance illustrator based in Seattle, Washington, created the whimsical, lively, and young-at-heart, “Mother Nature” motif. In addition to running his own design studio, J3Concepts, Nickerson serves as art director for the European-based clothing line LaFraise and is Co-Founder of the renowned vector art community “BloodSweatVector.” Professional New York-based illustrator J. David McKenney created “Red Ribbon” in his signature fantasy, glamour and beauty-inspired style. McKenney’s long list of dedicated clients includes Mariah Carey and Heatherette.

These new Fitted Artsprojekt edition case designs for the 2^nd gen iPod touch are available for a MSRP of $39.95. Each case comes in a special Speck Artsprojekt edition package and includes an artist collector card insert. Please visit an Apple Store or http://www.speckproducts.com/products/fitted-artsprojekt/ipod-touch-2nd-gen/247 for more information.

About Speck

Founded in 2001, Palo Alto-based Speck is a designer and maker of original, high quality cases, bags and packs for the latest popular portable electronic devices. The company is best known for its focus on creating refreshing designs that offer quality, thoughtful features, and distinctive style. For more information, visit www.speckproducts.com.

About ARTSPROJEKT Global Creative Network

ARTSPROJEKT.com is the global community-based creative platform featuring made-to-order products designed by the most-wanted independent artists, designers, and brands worldwide. Fusing immediate cultural relevancy, the cutting edge of art and design, and the most powerful made-to-order product technology in the world, Artsprojekt empowers artists, designers, and brands to manifest their creative ideas instantly as retail collections and use the power of focused community to share their creations with fans worldwide. Founded in 2008, Artsprojekt is a unit of Zazzle.com, Inc.

Artsprojekt was founded by Andy Howell, a gallery and museum artist, entrepreneur, brand creator, author, former pro skateboarder, and innovator of creative youth culture for over twenty years.

Finally the artist wins. Launched in August 2008, ARTSPROJEKT is a unit of Zazzle. www.artsprojekt.com