14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft offers an extremely interesting collection of personalization content for the latest iteration of the Windows client, but sometimes users need to know where to look for it. Just one week ago, I was telling you about the free 7 UP theme for Windows 7 that was available exclusively through the Chinese version of the Windows Personalization Gallery. Since then a range of websites have picked up the piece, but just remember you read about it on Softpedia first. And for another premiere, I came across a new free theme offered by the Redmond company, put together using artwork from designer Greg Straight.
“UK born Greg Straight moved to NZ aged 9 when his family emigrated. In his school years he excelled at two things, surfing and art. He scored himself a place at the best art school in the country Elam School of Fine Arts, where under the watchful eye of his tutor and mentor Dick Frizzell he graduated with a BFA majoring in painting and print making,” an excerpt from the About section on his website reads.
Straight is from New Zealand, and in this regard, it not a surprise that the Greg Straight theme for Windows 7 is also available through the NZ variant of the Windows Personalization Gallery. However, users around the world can implement the theme, provided that they have the right link, as there is no actual limitation in terms of access or availability. In addition, users can visit this page on Straight’s website in order to come across the imagery included in the Windows 7 theme, and additional content including “Kings of the deep,” “2 Tui digital print on paper,” “Tui at dusk,” “Swoop digital print on paper” and others.
“In order to widen his horizons in the employment world, Greg decided to learn how to apply his skills on screen instead of just on paper and did a computer graphics course. Soon after he headed for the UK and quickly found himself in demand as a freelance graphic designer working for UK street wear labels Bench, Hooch, Duffer of St.George, Fenchurch and for high street department store Debenhams. Since returning to New Zealand 4 years ago to settle down and start a family Greg has been a popular contributor for iconic NZ clothing brand Huffer,” Straight’s website adds.
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