# Street Art Skateboards Matthew Bromley's Self-Founded Company Features Artful Equipment By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-12-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-skateboard References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/blast-skates-illustrated-boards.php) & [madebybromley](http://madebybromley.com/) Blast Skates is a skate equipment company that specializes in street art skateboards like these. Designed and founded by Matthew Bromley, the company is known for custom and visually striking boards that are more reminiscent of decor than they are of sporting equipment. After working as a freelance-illustrator, the British artist began by making customized stickers and [statement tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-days-march-1) before venturing in the [custom skateboard design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-skateboard-deck) direction. These modern art skateboards are made in England and are showcased in designs that feature playful graphics and vivid hues. These illustrated skateboards merge together different interests of those who are familiar with skateboard culture. The sporting equipment products are widely influenced by street art and will appeal to the graffiti art enthusiast. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customized Skateboards:** Creating unique and visually striking skateboards that serve as both sporting equipment and works of art. - **Street Art Influence:** Incorporating street art aesthetics and designs into skateboarding equipment to appeal to graffiti art enthusiasts. - **Playful Graphic Designs:** Using vivid hues and playful graphics to create visually appealing skateboards that stand out from traditional designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Equipment:** Opportunity to disrupt the skateboarding industry by offering customized skateboards that cater to individual preferences and artistic expression. - **Art and Design:** Collaborating with street artists to create limited edition skateboard designs that merge the worlds of art and sports. - **Apparel and Accessories:** Creating merchandise such as statement tees and stickers featuring the playful graphics found on the street art skateboards. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Iconic Pop Art Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateroom-x-andy-warhol-foundation.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Arty Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stevie-williams1.md) - [Pop Art Skateboard Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skateroom-1.md) - [Blue Silkscreen Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-and-sunny-1.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-inspired-stamp-collection.md) - [Electric Motorized Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards.md) - [Skateboard Design Museum Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-exhibition.md) - [Unity-Promoting Family Skate Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-skate.md)