# Nautical Imagery Bike Tires The 'Sailor' BMX Tire is Outfitted with Stylish Etchings for Grip By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-03-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmx-tire References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/03/27/if-norman-keith-collins-was-into-bmx/) The conceptual 'Sailor' BMX tire has been designed with an impressively artistic aesthetic that turns an otherwise normal aspect of a bike accessory into a work of art. Featuring a grip design that has been crafted to look like nautical shapes and figures, the tire brings an [artistic touch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-carson) to the unit to make it more appealing to riders who are looking for a subtle way to upgrade their ride. The 'Sailor' BMX tire is the design work of Kenavanh Phommasene and identifies the need for more stylish approaches to [everyday product design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killer-napkins) to infuse wonder into something that might otherwise be overlooked. The tire has been created with a nautical theme but identifies potential for further customization with other images. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artistic Bike Accessories:** Designing bike accessories with an artistic touch can elevate their appeal and create opportunities for customization. - **Theme-inspired Product Design:** Applying thematic approaches to product design can turn an ordinary item into a statement piece. - **Creative Grip Designs:** Creative and customized grip designs can not only provide functionality but also add aesthetic value to products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bicycles:** Bike manufacturers and accessory companies can tap into the trend of adding artistic elements to their products. - **Sports and Recreation:** The trend of artistic design in sports and recreational equipment can attract consumers looking for unique and visually appealing products. - **Fashion and Design:** Fashion and design industries can explore creating products that are both functional and visually striking, like these etched bike tires. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Airless Bicycle Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airless-bicycle-tires.md) - [Space-Inspired Airless Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metl-tire.md) - [Vintage Car-Inspired Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosaic-gt2x-radavist.md) - [Slipper Wheel-Less Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slipper-bicycle.md) - [Monotrack Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monotrack-bike.md) - [Luxury BMX Bike Luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-bike-case.md) - [Tread-Wheel Geometric Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-q.md) - [3D-Printed Lattice Bike Saddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaen-bike-saddle.md) - [Artist-Envisioned Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-collaboration-series.md)