Brooklyn-based design company Magnetic Kitchen is raising funds on Kickstarter to advance production and distribution of its laser-engraved skate decks.
The product makes use of a powerful laser to engrave patterns onto the board, rather than laminating the board with printed graphics, which is the conventional practice. The laser burns away a small layer of wood to create a beautiful embossed effect that can be both seen and felt.
The designers have been using a laser-cutting machine to engrave patterns and designs onto all kinds of objects, and recently decided to experiment with engraving detailed designs onto premium-quality wooden skate decks.
Magnetic Kitchen currently offers twelve different laser-engraved skateboard deck designs and is hoping to be able to offer more in the future.
What's Driving This Trend
- Laser-engraved Skate Decks
- Laser engraving technology is transforming the skateboard industry by offering intricate and personalized designs.
- Customized Artwork
- The rise of laser engraving allows for unique and customized artwork on various products, including skate decks.
- Alternative Graphic Methods
- Innovations like laser etching are challenging traditional printing methods for graphic designs on skateboards.
Who This Affects Most
- Skateboard Manufacturing
- Skateboard manufacturers can adopt laser engraving technology to offer personalized and visually appealing skate decks.
- Customized Products
- Companies in the customization industry can explore laser engraving techniques to create unique and personalized products, such as engraved skateboards.
- Graphic Design
- Graphic design professionals can leverage laser engraving technology to expand their creative possibilities for skateboard artwork.
