# Customizable Wooden Scooters Ben Wilson DIY Project Lets You Decorate Your Ride By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-08-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-scooters-ben-wilson References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/7220/ben-wilson-wooden-scooters.html) Ben Wilson is a UK designer who has created wooden scooters and has plans to use them as an educational project for 14-year-olds. Recently a group of teenagers were brought together to build these scooters and [custom paint them](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bo-x-ciss-leopard-edition). At the end of the creation, a race was held to test the scooters out. Ben Wilson’s wooden scooter activity is a [DIY project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-diwheel) that can be done at home. While he intends it for 14-year-olds, I’m sure people of all ages will be buying these wooden scooters. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customizable Wooden Scooters:** Opportunity for customizable and personalized transportation solutions using sustainable and natural materials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education:** Leverage the DIY nature of the project to create hands-on learning experiences for students, teaching them about design, creativity, and sustainability. - **Recreation:** Tap into the growing market for eco-friendly and unique personal transportation options, targeting customers of all ages who appreciate craftsmanship and customization. - **Craft and Design:** Combine design, woodworking, and customization to offer bespoke wooden scooters as a niche product for individuals seeking personalized and eco-conscious modes of transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Bicycle Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-wooden-bicycle.md) - [Two-in-One Kids Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childrens-electric-scooter.md) - [STEM-Inspired Balance Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-bike1.md) - [Functional Urbanite Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timo-electric-scooters.md) - [Skateboard-Inspired Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bustin-boards-skatex.md) - [Building Block Scooter Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vespa-125.md) - [Transforming Commuter Kick Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-scooter.md) - [Snow Scooter Conversion Kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-scooter-conversion.md) - [Bamboo-Bodied Folding Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-folding-scooter.md)