Urban Outfitters have come up trumps here. Deck the walls, indeed! Designed by Ohio-based graphic artist Oliver Barrett for Urban Outfitters, this limited-edition skateboard deck is certainly more a work of art than a skateboard.
Barack Obama, deep in thought, is pictured on the belly of the skateboard, which is set off by a red wood-grained top. Very cool indeed. In fact, Urban Outfitters has a whole Obama section on the site--something that most certainly did not happen with George Bush!
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Political Art Merchandise
- Opportunities for artists to design political portraits and prints on various merchandise
- Limited Edition Collectibles
- Capacity of retailers to stock rare or exclusive products that feature political icons
- Non-traditional Political Campaigning
- Potential for political candidates to create unique merchandise that can drive conversations and engagement
Where This Applies
- Retail
- Retailers can invest in showcasing exclusive, limited edition art pieces to attract collectors or enthusiasts
- Art and Design
- Opportunities for artists to leverage their creativity to make unique merchandise that appeal to popular culture trends
- Political Campaigning and Public Relations
- Potential to leverage merchandise as a tool to communicate a candidate's message and engage the public in an unconventional way
