# DIY Skateboard Design Schools Roarockit Offers Skateboarders Lessons in Building Custom Boards By Angela Rajic | Published 2013-11-19 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roarockit References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/DIYSK8) & [roarockit](http://www.roarockit.com/) Skateboarding fans can rejoice now that one Toronto-based company has opened the world’s first skateboard design school. The Roarockit skateboard company is now offering lessons to anyone 13 or older who wants to learn how to [build their own skateboard decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia). Roarockit offers skill-ranked packages from levels one to three. Level one is working with pre-shaped builds, level two is using company molds and templates, while the the third difficulty level is a completely self designed project for the boarder who has dream deck in mind. The Roarockit [skateboard design classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-skateboard-deck) are a fantastic way to bring out creativity and turn it into productivity as well as [physical activity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saved-by-skateboarding). These lessons come with a life-long 10% discount card on building materials from Roarockit and make great gifts for any skateboarding fanatic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Custom Skateboard Design:** Opportunity to capitalize on the growing demand for personalized skateboards by offering custom design services or DIY workshops. - **Skateboard Education:** Chance to create educational programs or schools that teach skateboard design and construction skills to enthusiasts of all ages. - **Creative DIY Experiences:** Potential for other industries to create DIY experiences for consumers, allowing them to design and build their own products. ### Where This Applies - **Skateboard Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement advanced technology and techniques to streamline the skateboard manufacturing process and offer personalized design options. - **Education and Workshops:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop specialized educational programs and workshops focused on teaching skills that combine creativity, physical activity, and product design. - **Recreational Activities and Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique DIY experiences in various industries, such as toy manufacturing or home décor, by providing customers with the opportunity to design and build their own customized products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible First-Time Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redo-skateboards.md) - [Skateboard Design Museum Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-exhibition.md) - [STEM-Inspired Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-electric-skateboard.md) - [Nature-Inspired Rooftop Skateparks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qingdao-mixc-rooftop-skatepark.md) - [Skateable Cardboard Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chaos.md) - [Dynamic Skateable Architecture Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-west-end.md) - [Backpack-Adhering Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-skateboard.md) - [Recycled Material Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lander-skateboard.md) - [Two-Wheeled Surfing-Inspired Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-skateboard.md)