The Company

Mission

To Re-define Commerce. Powered by the World's Imagination

Whoa, wait up...

Yes, it's a big vision. No, we haven't lost our marbles (at least not all). Here's the deal: eBay was the start, but it's a limiting model as it requires an already existing supply of goods. The next generation of commerce will utilize on demand, made-to-order technologies to completely eliminate the economics of scarcity and empower a truly democratic marketplace where anyone can create and/or sell products with no upfront cost.

Web 2.0 for atoms

(a) User-generated content, (b) community, (c) the long-tail – these web2.0 concepts are not limited to bits – and we believe the most revolutionary applications have yet to arrive. Zazzle is building the technologies to bridge web2.0 into atoms by enabling user-generated products. Just as web2.0 has disrupted the world of digital content, advertising, and entertainment… we believe it will have the same effect on commerce.

Micro-retailing

Zazzle is pioneering the technology platform for this future of commerce – micro-retailing – a new form of monetization for content owners, big and small, who wouldn't otherwise be able to set up a retail operation due to costly setup fees and inventory risk.

• Big: There isn't a better example than Disney. Yes, of course, you can buy Disney products at Disney Stores and at Disneyland, but they are inherently limited to the typical inventory model and – let's face it – there's only so much shelf space in any store. Through Zazzle, Disney has unlocked over 4,500 designs from vintage Eeyore to Gonzo from the Muppets. What's that? You liked Keira in Pirates II? We've got your back.
• Big: Star Wars. Three words: Chewbacca rocking out. Enough said? There's thousands of images, designs and concept sketches in the Star Wars collection that you've never seen before.
• Small: We are the Internet - while we're on the subject of rock-and-roll, check these guys out. They're not experts in merchandising… they're experts at setting the stage on fire! Instead of trying to figure out how to manually offer a few t-shirts on their own, through Zazzle they've got around 200 awesome designs and products for sale, with no hassle. There just isn't enough room in the back of their van for that.

Our Products

Normally, we don't talk about the special sauce behind our products… i.e. how everything works. We just let the end product speak for itself. However, we're so excited about our new Dark Apparel 2.0, that we've taken the time to give you a sneak peek behind the scenes.

Our Technology

Unlike most web companies, we deal with real physical products. That doubles the challenge and, hence, the fun. We develop technology solutions for bits and atoms. The best part is that we get to tackle hard problems that nobody has encountered before. Unfortunately, we can't really share many details, because most of what we're working on is for the future and, as such, is confidential. But stay tuned.