# Exclusive Trippy Skateboard Decks Keiichi Tanaami and APPortfolio Drop a Psychedelic Collaboration By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-06-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trippy-skateboard References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/6/keiichi-tanaami-apportfolio-june-2018-capsule) & [apportfolio.shoplineapp](https://apportfolio.shoplineapp.com) Celebrated Japanese artist Keiichi Tanaami joins APPortfolio for a small psychedelia-inspired collaboration that is expected to produce a trippy skateboard deck and a mini pouch. The offerings are set to drop on June 25th. The deck boasts Keiichi Tanaami's [psychedelic pop art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1) and it actively communicates the creative's "childhood experiences during WWII in Japan." Immersive, intricate and emotive, the trippy skateboard deck definitely sends a distorted message that communicates angst with an ultra-artistic and meaningful approach. The second piece of the Keiichi Tanaami x AAPortfolio 2018 collaboration is the small pouch that boasts the same [Japanese pop art style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-series) but on a smaller scale. The little accessory is the perfect currency holder for active skateboarders. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Psychedelic Art:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in incorporating psychedelic art into various consumer products and experiences. - **Collaborative Branding:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in partnering with artists and designers to create unique and limited-edition products. - **Nostalgic Design:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in designing products that evoke nostalgia and resonate with consumers' childhood experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Skateboarding:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating unique and artistically-inspired skateboard decks and accessories. - **Fashion:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in incorporating psychedelic art and nostalgic design into fashion products and accessories. - **Consumer Goods:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in collaborating with artists to create limited-edition consumer goods that appeal to a niche market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blue Silkscreen Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-and-sunny-1.md) - [Iconic Pop Art Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateroom-x-andy-warhol-foundation.md) - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md) - [Pop Art Skateboard Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skateroom-1.md) - [Illustrated Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei.md) - [Artful Skateboard Deck Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraftwerk-collection.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Surf-Inspired Skate Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yusuke-hanai-2.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Arty Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stevie-williams1.md)