80s lovers, rejoice: Curbside Skateboards is bringing old-school back to skate graphics with art from Jimbo Phillips. These once-ubiquitous designs are bright, bold and full of character--like a comic book.
Jimbo Phillips' skate decks for Curbside Skateboards are a welcome throwback to a more colorful era. Characterized by the same bold, expressive lines, witty details and color that first fed our imaginations in the 80s, this skate deck art is a perfect balance between realist, cartoonist and storyteller.
Implications - Curbside Skateboards really have a dual role as a functional piece of urban transportation and art works. The art was created by Jimbo Phillips.
Throwback Skate Decks
Curbside Skateboards Brings Back Rad with Art from Jimbo Phillips
Trend Themes
1. Throwback Skate Graphics - Opportunity for companies to tap into nostalgia by bringing back vintage skate graphics to appeal to modern consumers.
2. Functional Art - Opportunity for companies to combine functionality and artistic expression in products.
3. Blurring Realism and Cartoonism - Opportunity for companies to experiment with mixing realism and cartoonism in their visual designs.
Industry Implications
1. Skateboard Industry - Opportunity for companies in the skateboard industry to reintroduce vintage skate graphics to appeal to consumers wanting a throwback feel.
2. Urban Transportation Industry - Opportunity for companies in the urban transportation industry to incorporate artistic expression in their products to make them more appealing to consumers.
3. Art Industry - Opportunity for companies in the art industry to collaborate with functional products companies to create one of a kind pieces of art that also have a functional purpose.