# Artistic Mosaic Skateboards The HUF Haroshi Deck Brings Contemporary Art to Extreme Sports By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-09-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huf-haroshi-deck References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/09/huf-x-haroshi-x-real-hydrant-deck) & [store.hufworldwide](http://store.hufworldwide.com/collections/frontpage/products/real-huf-x-haroshi-hydrant-deck) Skateboard culture has always had a close relationship to contemporary art as is evidenced by the HUF Haroshi deck, a collaboration between skate board brand HUF and Japanese artist Haroshi. The deck design features a fire hydrant, the personal icon of Keith Hufnagel, set in the center of a plain wooden background. The [colorful fire hydrant image](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-skateboard-deck) looks like it was made from thousands of Smarties in a mosaic-like aesthetic. The HUF Haroshi deck is a much cheaper and functional alternative to the [real life sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-green-works) of Haroshi. The HUF online store is currently selling the HUF Haroshi deck, but it must be popular because right now they are sold out. Check back again soon to see if you can get your hands on one. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artistic Skateboard Designs:** Opportunity for artists to collaborate with skateboard brands and create unique, visually appealing designs for skateboards. - **Mosaic-like Aesthetics:** The use of mosaic-like aesthetics in product design, providing a visually interesting and innovative approach for various industries. - **Functional Alternatives to Real Sculptures:** Exploring functional alternatives to traditional sculpture techniques, allowing for more accessible and affordable art forms. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Skateboard Industry:** Skateboard brands can collaborate with artists to create limited edition artistic skateboard designs, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts. - **Art Industry:** Artists can explore unique mediums and techniques inspired by mosaic-like aesthetics, creating new opportunities for artistic expression. - **Product Design Industry:** Product designers in various industries can incorporate mosaic-like aesthetics to create visually intriguing and innovative products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Blue Silkscreen Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-and-sunny-1.md) - [Luxe Fashion House Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-skateboard.md) - [Commemorative Skateboarding Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harold-hunter.md) - [Artist-Collaborated Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impala-hera-cruiser.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) - [Skateboard-Inspired Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-inspired-stamp-collection.md) - [Unity-Promoting Family Skate Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-skate.md)