# Laser-Etched Skateboard Decks These Skate Decks Have Intricate Artwork Engraved into Them By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-03-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laserengraved-skateboard-deck References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/magnetickitchen/laser-engraved-skate-decks?ref=category) & [magnetickitchen](http://magnetickitchen.com/) Brooklyn-based design company Magnetic Kitchen is raising funds on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davcarve-l1) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-engraving-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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-skateboard-deck) designs and is hoping to be able to offer more in the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybridized Electric Longboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridized-electric-longboards.md) - [Recycled Material Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lander-skateboard.md) - [Artful Skateboard Deck Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraftwerk-collection.md) - [Blue Silkscreen Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-and-sunny-1.md) - [Multi-Module Laser Engravers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davcarve-l1.md) - [Backpack-Adhering Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-skateboard.md) - [Iconic Pop Art Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateroom-x-andy-warhol-foundation.md) - [Accessible First-Time Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redo-skateboards.md) - [Economical Laser Engraver Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-laser-engraver.md)