# Gift-Wrapped Resumes This Creative Resume Design is Wraps Up a Job Candidate Like a Present By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-17 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-resume-design References: [thedieline](http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2014/10/15/student-resume-wim) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/20344137/WIM) Rather than opting for a conventional paper resume, Wilden Ilham Mahibuddin put together this [creative resume design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resumer) that really doesn't look much like a resume at all, which is probably why it's so eye-catching. The striking black and white design is accented with a bright highlight color and bold statements, including a note that reads: "Currently I'm looking for a challenge, not a job. This custom-made resume features a unique typeface that was developed just for the project, which is something that will really stand out as a special detail to employers with keen eye for detail. When unwrapped, the [resume is equally as entertaining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clash-royale) to go through, playing with a number of different papers and spraypaint effects that show off a brave deviation from the sea of other bland, colorless resumes out there. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Creative Resume Designs:** Opportunity for graphic designers and artists to create unique resumes that stand out to potential employers. - **Custom Typography:** Innovative opportunity to develop unique typeface for creating standout resumes. - **Interactive Resumes:** Rise of interactive resumes that provide an engaging experience to potential employers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Graphic Design:** Utilize innovative resume design as a selling point to potential clients. - **Printing and Publishing:** Custom-made resume print services that offer unique designs and paper stock options. - **Recruitment:** Interactive resumes seen as a way to engage and attract top-tier talent in the job market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pizza Box Resume Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resume-deliveries.md) - [Personalized AI Resumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-ai-resumes.md) - [Professional Portfolio Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akenotex.md) - [No-Code Resume Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portfoliia.md) - [Resume-Ranking AI Scoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cv-score.md) - [Automated Resume Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resume-ink.md) - [Resume-Optimizing AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resumeoptimizerpro.md) - [Streamlined Resume-to-Portfolio Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urlmesite.md) - [Portfolio Builder Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapcv.md)