# Wicked Wu Decks Applebum and Wu-Tang Create Sweet New Skateboard Deck By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-02-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/applebum-and-wu-tang References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/02/05/applebum-x-wu-tang-brand-skateboard-deck/) & [thebrandwutang](http://www.thebrandwutang.com/) Applebum and Wu-Tang Brand have come together to create an amazing new [skateboard deck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stevie-williams1). The photography on the board is taken from the the ‘Enter the Wu Tang (36 Chambers)’ album cover and was done by Danny Haskings. [Hip-hop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-and-sea-2) and [skate culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-through-skateboarding) have an astounding number of parallels, and often find themselves intersecting to create unbelievably artistic works. In this case, a skateboard has been produced. Check out more skate decks on Trend Hunter below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hip-hop Skate Culture:** Opportunity for collaborations between hip-hop and skate brands to create unique and artistic products. - **Photography-based Designs:** Incorporating iconic album cover art or photography onto skateboards opens up a new market for creative and eye-catching decks. - **Cross-industry Collaborations:** Exploring partnerships between music and skate brands leads to innovative and marketable products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion & Streetwear:** Skateboard decks are becoming a canvas for fashion brands to express their creative vision and reach a new audience. - **Music & Entertainment:** The intersection of skate culture and music offers opportunities for musicians and entertainment brands to tap into a passionate fanbase through unique merchandise collaborations. - **Art & Design:** Applying artistic elements and iconic imagery to skateboards creates a platform for artists and designers to showcase their work in a tangible and functional way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iconic Pop Art Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateroom-x-andy-warhol-foundation.md) - [Unity-Promoting Family Skate Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-skate.md) - [Blue Silkscreen Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-and-sunny-1.md) - [Artful Skateboard Deck Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraftwerk-collection.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Arty Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stevie-williams1.md) - [Luxe Fashion House Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-skateboard.md) - [Sleek Punk Skate Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-skateboards.md) - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Sleek Freestyle Snowboard Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welcome-x-686.md)