# DIY Graffiti Pickups Create Original Street Art on the 'Tag Your Own Chinatown' Cube Truck By Matt Ho | Published 2011-12-07 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tag-your-own-chinatown-cube-truck References: [curatedmag](http://www.curatedmag.com/news/2011/12/05/tag-your-own-chinatown-cube-truck-kid-robot/?) & [kidrobot](http://www.kidrobot.com/Archive/NeedAttention/TagYourOwnChinatownCubeTruck6x3Inch.html) Unless you're truly passionate about street art, I'd suggest starting off with the 'Tag Your Own Chinatown' Cube Truck before heading out to the streets to make a mark on public property. [Kidrobot's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-2) Tag Your Own Chinatown Cube Truck is a DIY toy that encourages people to unleash their inner graffiti artist. The vehicle is modeled after the [Ford](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedrock-xt2) LCF, which is a "mainstay workhorse on the streets of bustling Chinatown, NYC," according to Kidrobot. Considering how New York is famous for street art and how trucks are one of the most common canvases for this artistic medium, this is quite a fitting design. The entire body of the vehicle is empty, making it the perfect target for the aspiring artist to put his/her tag or mural on, without getting arrested. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Street Art:** Opportunity for businesses to develop DIY street art products and experiences that engage and empower individuals to express their creativity. - **Artistic Vehicle Design:** Opportunity for car manufacturers or customizers to collaborate with artists and create unique vehicles that serve as a canvas for self-expression and promote urban art culture. - **Graffiti Mainstreaming:** Opportunity for businesses to explore collaborations with graffiti artists to create legal and sanctioned spaces for street art, making it accessible to a wider audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Supplies:** Opportunity for art supply companies to develop products specifically designed for graffiti artists, catering to their unique needs and preferences. - **Automotive:** Opportunity for car manufacturers to create limited edition street art-inspired vehicles, tapping into the growing demand for personalized and artistic vehicles. - **Tourism:** Opportunity for travel agencies or local authorities to offer street art tours, showcasing the vibrant graffiti culture of different cities and providing employment opportunities for artists. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-world-is-your-canvas.md) - [Big Apple Toy Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machi-town-new-york.md) - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Artistic Spray Paint Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rusto.md) - [Confectionary Graffiti Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-rancher-gummie.md) - [Car-Branded Toy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbase.md) - [Building Block Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-project-create-together.md) - [Mobile Truck Gloss Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balm-dotworld-mobile-truck.md) - [Graffiti-Inspired Projector Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yaber-technologies.md)