# Custom Carved Skateboards These Skateboards are Designed to Suit a User's Individual Style By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-09-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carved-skateboard References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2016/09/15/wooden-carved-skateboard-collection-2/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [le-shape](http://www.le-shape.com/) These carved skateboards feature designs both detailed and simple that were created to reflect the individuality of the people who own them. There are a lot of [skateboarding brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future) and countless designs that the playful pieces of transportation feature, but few have designs that are carved into them rather than printed. Designed by 'le shape studio,' these skateboards are carved with lasers in order to form the images, designs and patterns that can be seen on them. People ordering these carved skateboards are able to request what they would like to see or send in their own illustrations. Rather than regarding these carved skateboards as forms of transportation, the brand views them as [functional sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-serving-board) and creates them accordingly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Custom Carving Products:** Incorporate laser carving personalization where customers can request unique designs and illustrations. - **3D Printing for Skateboards:** Introduce 3D printing technology to manufacture personalized and bespoke skateboard designs. - **Sustainable Skateboard Materials:** Use eco-friendly and renewable materials such as bamboo, wood, and recycled plastics to manufacture skateboards. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Skateboarding:** Integrate the use of advanced technology in production and design to offer unique and extraordinary skateboards that cater to individual preferences. - **Personalization Services:** Offer a service that allows customers to create and customize products according to their individual tastes and preferences. - **Eco-friendly Manufacturing:** Promote sustainability in manufacturing by using renewable and eco-friendly materials to reduce environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Fashion House Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-skateboard.md) - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Hybridized Electric Longboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridized-electric-longboards.md) - [Artful Skateboard Deck Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraftwerk-collection.md) - [Iconic Pop Art Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateroom-x-andy-warhol-foundation.md) - [Skateable Cardboard Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chaos.md) - [Accessible First-Time Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redo-skateboards.md) - [Blue Silkscreen Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-and-sunny-1.md) - [Artist-Collaborated Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impala-hera-cruiser.md)