# Unity-Promoting Family Skate Decks DGK Partners with Darren Harper for a Special Skate Deck By Kalin Ned | Published 2024-04-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-skate References: [dgk](https://dgk.com/en-ca/collections/dgk/products/street-soldier-the-harpers-8-0-skateboard-deck)  [DGK](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harold-hunter), a prominent [skate and streetwear brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future) founded by Pro Skater Stevie Williams, has released an inaugural family skate deck, in collaboration with Darren Harper, affectionately known as the "Obama of Skateboarding," and his two daughters. The family skate deck, which is titled 'The Harpers Street Soldier Deck,' stands as a symbol of familial unity and skate culture. Darren Harper's legacy in Washington DC's skate scene spans decades, characterized by dedication and authenticity during a time when skateboarding wasn't mainstream. Starting at Freedom Plaza in downtown DC, Darren's skills earned him sponsorships and recognition, and he eventually passed down his passion to his daughters, Tink and Demi. DGK's collaboration with the Harpers signifies a celebration of their journey and the impact of family bonds within skateboarding culture. The inaugural family skate deck extends that to the world. Image Credit: DGK ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 23% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Family-centric Skate Culture:** Exploring the intersection of family dynamics and skateboarding culture through collaborative products like family skate decks. - **Legacy-driven Collaborations:** Creating meaningful collaborations that honor the legacies of influential figures in niche industries like skateboarding. - **Symbolic Unity Expressions:** Integrating symbolic representations of unity and family bonds into skate deck designs to resonate with consumers on a deeper level. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Skateboarding:** Leveraging collaborative projects to highlight the rich histories and personal stories within the skateboarding community. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Translating values of unity and familial bonds from the skateboarding world into innovative fashion and apparel designs. - **Marketing and Branding:** Exploring new avenues for brands to communicate themes of connection and heritage through strategic partnerships and product releases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Commemorative Skateboarding Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harold-hunter.md) - [Social Change-Promoting Skateboarding Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saved-by-skateboarding.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Arty Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stevie-williams1.md) - [Limited-Edition Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-skateboard-deck.md) - [Skateboarding Heritage Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-through-skateboarding.md) - [Limited-Edition Lowrider Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowrider-bike.md) - [Accessible First-Time Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redo-skateboards.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-inspired-stamp-collection.md) - [Artist-Collaborated Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impala-hera-cruiser.md)