Munich-based HYVE Innovation Design has managed to create a skeletal skating deck using organic matter such as leaves and insect wings. These boards have a special lattice design for increased flexibility. This means the board provides riders with a truly unique ride which is unlike anything a regular old wood longboard deck would ever be able to offer.
Moreover, the exact grid pattern of the board -- which won a Silver Award at the Materialica materials fair in Munich last year -- can be completely customized in order to gain a more custom look.
HYVE is currently running an Indiegogo campaign to raise funds for production of this unique deck. This lattice-design deck will appeal to skaters looking to shake things up on their ride while looking different from other skaters and long-boarders out there.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Organic Skate Decks
- Opportunity for skateboard companies to explore using organic materials like leaves and insect wings to create innovative decks with unique properties.
- Customizable Grid Patterns
- Companies can develop customizable grid patterns for skateboards to provide riders with a more personalized and visually appealing riding experience.
- Crowdfunding for Skateboard Innovation
- Opportunity for skateboard companies to use crowdfunding platforms like Indiegogo to raise funds for the production of unique and unconventional skateboard designs.
Where This Applies
- Skateboard Manufacturing
- Skateboard manufacturers can explore the use of organic materials and customizable designs to create innovative and unique skate decks.
- Material Science
- Material science companies can research and develop new organic materials that can be used in the production of skate decks with enhanced properties.
- Crowdfunding Platforms
- Crowdfunding platforms like Indiegogo can provide a platform for skateboard companies to showcase and raise funds for their innovative skateboard designs.
