# Marine Mammal Surfboards The Giulio Iacchetti Surfph-o-Morph Designs Source from Sea Creatures By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-03-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giulio-iacchetti-surfph-o-morph References: [zupi.br](http://www.zupi.com.br/pranchas-baseadas-em-animais-marinhos-de-giulio-iacchetti/) & [giulioiacchetti](http://www.giulioiacchetti.com/?type=product) The Giulio Iacchetti Surfph-o-Morph was put together in collaboration with Francesco A. Fiorentio of the Surfer's Den. In looking at the [surfboard designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proflex-technology), the subtle variances of in the way that the boards and the fins are shaped reveals that they were inspired by a killer whale, dolphin and a shark. The coloring of the boards also hints at this, with the killer whale-inspired board being black, the dolphin-like board being gray and the angular shark board a darker shade of gray. Considering that these [marine mammals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures) move so elegantly throughout the water, using a little [biomimicry in these designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life) to emulate their forms will hopefully provide surfers with the same kind of ease of mobility when riding the waves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Biomimicry Surfboard Designs:** Using the shapes and coloring of marine mammals as inspiration for surfboard design. - **Animal-inspired Sports Equipment:** Drawing inspiration from animal forms and movements to create new and innovative sports equipment. - **Nature-based Design:** Incorporating natural forms and elements into design to improve functionality and aesthetics. ### Who This Affects Most - **Surfing Industry:** Integrating marine life inspiration into surfboard design could revolutionize the surfing industry. - **Sports Equipment Industry:** Incorporating biomimicry and animal-inspired design into sports equipment could create disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Eco-friendly Design Industry:** Nature-based design could provide eco-friendly alternatives to traditional design practices in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battboard-electric-surfboard.md) - [Eco-Friendly 3D-Printed Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paradoxal-surfboards.md) - [Marine-Inspired Mouse Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arjun-vallabheshwar.md) - [Whale-Inspired PC Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orca-mouse-concept.md) - [Luxurious Wooden Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-wooden-surfboard.md) - [Surfboard-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacific-collection.md) - [Luxury House Bright Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toile-de-jouy-surfboard.md) - [Adaptable Nine-in-One Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newave-modular-surfboard.md) - [Hybrid Electric Surfer Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scubajet-hybridboard.md)