# Skateboarding Keyboards The ‘Skatekeyboard' is For Office Use Only By Venessa Fisher | Published 2010-01-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skatekeyboard References: [worldfamousdesignjunkies](http://worldfamousdesignjunkies.com/industrial-design/skateboard-keyboard-skateboard/#more-19695) Now I know the “Skate Or Die” crew is going to be loving this new hip form of boarding and it's called the 'Skatekeyboard.' This [collaboration between Internet artists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-icon-keys), [street artists and skateboarders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia) combines an actual skateboard with wheels and a [bright neon keyboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lipstick-mechanical-keyboard). Creator Tobias Leingruber is showing his latest work at various shows and I bet it will get lots of attention. Check out the 'Skatekeyboard' above. **Implications** - Consumers enjoy crafting objects out of existing products as a way to demonstrate their individuality. They feel that the experience of making their own objects is a distinctly unique occurrence from their peers'. Corporations may consider monetizing this experience by providing consumers some sort of outlet or venue to showcase their unique talents. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Skateboarding-keyboard Hybrids:** There is a trend of combining skateboards and keyboards to create unique and customizable office tools. - **Product Personalization:** Consumers enjoy crafting objects out of existing products as a way to demonstrate their individuality. - **Artistic Collaborations:** Artists, street artists, and designers are collaborating to create products that blend functionality and aesthetic appeal. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Office Supplies:** There is an opportunity for disruption and innovation in the office supply industry through the creation of unique and customizable products, such as the skatekeyboard. - **Skateboarding Equipment:** Skateboarding companies can expand their product lines by incorporating technology and functionality, such as the skatekeyboard. - **Art and Design:** The unique collaborations between artists, street artists, and designers offer opportunities for innovative products and experiences that blur the lines between art and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Custom-Designed Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edglrd-x-higround.md) - [Two-Wheeled Surfing-Inspired Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-skateboard.md) - [Multifunctional Hidden Display Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scroom-keyboard.md) - [Collaborative Translucent Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prix-workshop.md) - [DJ-Inspired Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberboard-r2-le-smoking.md) - [Modular Hexagonal Cap Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kbird-spec-project.md) - [Creative Modular Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-louder.md) - [NYC Skyscraper-Inspired Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icebreaker-keyboard.md) - [Customizable Designer Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-board.md)