# Building-Inspired Skateboards The New Museum and Chapman Skateboards Collaborate By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-08-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapman-skateboards References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/the-new-museum-skateboard-deck-31-07-2014/) & [chapmanskateboards](http://www.chapmanskateboards.com/) [Chapman Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapmans) has collaborated with New Museum to produce a deck inspired by a building. As stated on DesignBoom and according to the designers, "this deck’s unique design is as much a nod to the ingenuity of [skate culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-skateboards) as it is a tribute to the narrow, skated backstreets of the neighborhood the New Museum calls home. " The deck takes on an irregular shape, and is made from maple wood and a high quality paint mix. Overall the board is quite geometric in shape, with plenty of right angles and indents that add to its distinct nature. The question is whether or not avid skateboarders will take to this design - if so they have to move fast because only a limited number will be made. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/the-new-museum-skateboard-deck-31-07-2014/), [chapmanskateboards](http://www.chapmanskateboards.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 13% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Building-inspired Skateboards:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore the potential for creating more artistic and unique skateboard designs inspired by various buildings. ### Where This Applies - **Skateboard Manufacturing:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Implement advanced materials and manufacturing techniques to create skateboards with unconventional shapes and designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Nature-Inspired Rooftop Skateparks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qingdao-mixc-rooftop-skatepark.md) - [Skateboarding-Inspired Wood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-green-works.md) - [Dynamic Skateable Architecture Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-west-end.md) - [Iconic Pop Art Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateroom-x-andy-warhol-foundation.md) - [Blue Silkscreen Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-and-sunny-1.md) - [Pop Art Skateboard Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skateroom-1.md) - [Artful Skateboard Deck Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraftwerk-collection.md) - [Skateable Pyramid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playlab.md)