# Stylish Holographic Skateboards Nick Thomm Has Designed a Creative, Artistic Skateboard By Mishal Omar | Published 2017-02-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-thomm References: [superfuture](https://superfuture.com/supernews/online-nick-thomm-holographic-skateboard) & [nickthomm](http://nickthomm.com/) Nick Thomm is an Australian artist who is based in New York City and uses vivid graphics and colors to create his distinct work. The [holographic skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stevie-williams1) the artist recently designed are one such example of this. Rather than featuring the [chaotic patterns that most skateboards do](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sr-studio-la-ca), this particular skateboard features no patterns and a unique, iridescent holographic style. The skateboards themselves are made from Canadian maple and have a holographic finish that appears to change color where the light hits it. The glowing board's holographic design has a silver finish with pink, blue, yellow, purple and orange hues. Nick Thomm's skateboard is designed as [functional artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistdesigned-ski) that is likely to capture the interest of people interested in this sport. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vivid Graphics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop a technology that allows for customizable holographic graphics on various products. - **Iridescent Style:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create new materials or finishing techniques that achieve an iridescent effect on different types of products. - **Functional Artwork:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Combine aesthetics and functionality in various consumer products to create unique and appealing experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Skateboard Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Integrate holographic designs into skateboard manufacturing processes, offering a new visual dimension for skaters. - **Product Customization:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop platforms or technologies that enable customers to personalize holographic graphics on various products. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore the intersection of art and design to create functional artworks that capture consumers' interest and create unique experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iconic Pop Art Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateroom-x-andy-warhol-foundation.md) - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Pop Art Skateboard Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skateroom-1.md) - [Blue Silkscreen Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-and-sunny-1.md) - [Artist-Collaborated Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impala-hera-cruiser.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-inspired-stamp-collection.md) - [Luxe Fashion House Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-skateboard.md) - [Backpack-Adhering Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-skateboard.md) - [Darkly Demure Flexible Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penny-blackout-skateboards.md)