Industrial design student and self-taught woodworker Nick Pourfard has created a brilliant line of handcrafted guitars from old skateboard decks. Nick Pourfard of Prisma Guitars found a way to combine his love of skateboarding and music by giving life to guitars from old skateboards.
These unique guitars are designed and created within Nick's San Francisco, California workshop. In his workshop he produces one-of-a-kind guitars that are made entirely from wooden boards. What makes the guitars so creative is the aesthetic appeal. They are made by layering various skateboards atop one another, which reveals a beautiful rainbow-like color scheme.
In addition to the layered effect, each handcrafted guitar is painted and decorated with beautiful designs in abstract patterns. Nick also creates guitar accessories that utilize the entire skateboard to create an eco-friendly musical instrument.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Upcycling
- Opportunity for businesses to create unique products from existing waste, such as old skateboard decks.
- Handcrafted
- Businesses can offer personalized and customizable handmade products, creating a market for artisanal goods.
- Eco-friendly
- Businesses can make a positive environmental impact by using sustainable materials and creating products that reduce waste and pollution.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Music Instruments
- Innovative materials and designs can be used to create unique, customized musical instruments, appealing to musicians looking for a personalized touch.
- Skateboard
- Skateboard manufacturers can develop sustainable practices by recycling old decks to create new products, reducing waste and emphasizing eco-friendliness.
- Home Decor
- Designers and manufacturers can create unique home decor items from upcycled materials, appealing to consumers looking for sustainable and eco-friendly home goods.
