# Nuclear Family Design Decks Future Past Skateboards Take a Trip Back to the 50s By Matt Ho | Published 2011-07-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-past-skateboards References: [english.mashkulture.net](http://english.mashkulture.net/2011/07/21/nick-thompson-future-past-decks/) & [nickthompson.au](http://nickthompson.com.au/#1534728/Future-Past) I've seen a lot of graffiti, skulls, demons and dragons on [skate decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stevie-williams1), but seeing a happy family from the 50s such as the ones on these Future Past Skateboards is definitely something new. Melbourne-based designer and artist Nick Thompson is the one coming out with these hilarious Future Past Skateboards. Each of the decks features the face of a single member of a [stereotypical 50s nuclear family](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balances-tech-explosion). Dad's smoking a cigarette, mom looks happy, the sister eats spaghetti with joy while the son eats a good old-fashioned PB&J. As if that's not awesome enough, Thompson adds an epic backdrop with a sci-fi feel to each of the skateboards as well. The Future Past Skateboards will be available for purchase and can be pre-ordered at Thompson's website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nuclear Family Skateboards:** Creating skateboard designs centered around nostalgic nuclear family imagery presents an opportunity to tap into consumers' appreciation for retro aesthetics. - **Retro-inspired Skateboard Art:** The use of 50s-inspired designs on skateboards allows for a unique and eye-catching product that appeals to both skateboard enthusiasts and vintage collectors. - **Sci-fi Skateboard Backdrops:** Incorporating sci-fi backdrops into skateboard designs provides a playful and unexpected twist that attracts a diverse audience of skateboarding and science fiction fans. ### Who This Affects Most - **Skateboarding:** Skateboarding companies can capitalize on the trend of incorporating retro and nostalgic designs into their product offerings to attract new customers and expand their market share. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers specializing in skateboard art have an opportunity to create unique, visually striking designs that appeal to customers looking for something out of the ordinary. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** Pop culture merchandise retailers can add Future Past Skateboards to their product lineup, offering customers a fun and novel way to express their interests and nostalgia. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iconic Pop Art Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateroom-x-andy-warhol-foundation.md) - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.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) - [Blue Silkscreen Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-and-sunny-1.md) - [Sleek Punk Skate Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-skateboards.md) - [Retro Drawing-Inpsired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-project.md) - [Accessible First-Time Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redo-skateboards.md) - [Co-Branded Furniture Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-office-x-globe-boards-collection.md)