# Mixed-Medium Skateboards This Skateboard Company Features Two Different Art Perspectives By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-12-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-company References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/style/mood-nyc-skateboards-artist-michael-willis.php) & [moodnyc](http://moodnyc.com/store/michael-willis-board) Brooklyn-based [skateboard company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-through-skateboarding) Mood is headed by art educator So Yoon Lym and graphic artist Michael Willis. The two creatives are each able to bring something distinctive from their differing art backgrounds to the table. Their latest collection is a gorgeous collaboration that features vintage graphics inspired by '90s campaigns, from labels such as Guess and Stüssy and Vision Streetwear. The [nostalgic graphics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixxa) are instantly eye-catching and evoke a sense of longing for the past. I mean, can you believe the nineties really began 25 years ago? The final collection is mixed bag of sorts, but a mixed bag that somehow all seems to go together. A cohesive design scheme and color palette makes the collection feel connected. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nostalgic-inspired Collections:** Opportunity to design products that evoke a sense of nostalgia and bring back old memories through graphics and color scheme. - **Mixed-medium Designs:** An opportunity to experiment on design collections with a mix of different styles and art perspectives. - **Creative Collaborations:** Opportunity for brands to bring together creatives from different art backgrounds to create unique and innovative products. ### Where This Applies - **Skateboard Industry:** Opportunity to design skateboard collections that cater to a specific art culture, bringing together creatives from art and design backgrounds. - **Fashion Industry:** Opportunity to develop fashion products that feature nostalgic graphics and design elements inspired by past decades. - **Art Education Industry:** Opportunity to incorporate mixed-medium designs and collaborations into art curriculums, enabling students to expand their art skills and perspectives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop Art Skateboard Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skateroom-1.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Arty Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stevie-williams1.md) - [Blue Silkscreen Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-and-sunny-1.md) - [Artful Skateboard Deck Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraftwerk-collection.md) - [Iconic Pop Art Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateroom-x-andy-warhol-foundation.md) - [Skateboarding Heritage Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-through-skateboarding.md) - [Streetwear Skate Remixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-future.md) - [Skateboarding-Inspired Wood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-green-works.md) - [Illustrated Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei.md)