# Hand Carved Skateboards Doug Mckee Crafts One-Of-A-Kind Boards With His Bare Hands By Michael Hines | Published 2010-02-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-carved-skateboards References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/02/19/the-handcarved-skateboards-of-doug-mckee/) & [natyshred](http://natyshred.com/Home.html) These [hand-carved skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-green-works) are easily the coolest thing I have ever seen on [four wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mach-one-electric-skateboard). Skateboards have always been a [canvas for artists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-and-sunny-1) to express themselves, but has that expression ever looked as unique and beautiful as this? The answer is no. Artist Doug McKee carves these skateboards himself from his home in Bellingham, Washington. These hand carved skateboards are beautiful and inspiring. They almost make me want to pick up a board again. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hand Carved Skateboards:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market potential for customized, hand-carved skateboards as unique artistic expressions of self-expression and creativity. - **Artistic Skateboard Expression:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop platforms that enable skateboard artists to showcase and sell their hand-carved artwork, creating a market for collectible, one-of-a-kind skateboards. - **Artisanal Sports Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Identify other sports equipment where artisanal craftsmanship can be applied, providing consumers with high-quality, personalized products within the sports industry. ### Where This Applies - **Skateboard Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fuse traditional craftsmanship with modern manufacturing techniques to create a niche market for hand-carved skateboards, appealing to enthusiasts seeking unique and aesthetically pleasing boards. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with skateboard artists to bridge the gap between art and design, bringing unique artistic expressions to a wider audience through various mediums and industries. - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate artisanal craftsmanship into the production of other sports equipment, aligning with growing consumer demand for personalized, high-quality products within the sports industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rugged All-Terrain Rollerblades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-rollerblades.md) - [Iconic Pop Art Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateroom-x-andy-warhol-foundation.md) - [Luxurious Wooden Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-wooden-surfboard.md) - [Skateable Cardboard Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chaos.md) - [Recycled Material Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lander-skateboard.md) - [Lounge Chair-Inspired Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-lounge-cruiser.md) - [Repurposed Wooden Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darren-appiagyei.md) - [Artist-Collaborated Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impala-hera-cruiser.md) - [Accessible First-Time Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redo-skateboards.md)