When diving into intensely eco-friendly and deeply creative design, one standout skateboard tiles concept that never fails to impress is the brilliant Art of Board skateboard upcycle project. The journey began when founder Rich Moorhead stumbled upon a few broken skateboard decks that belonged to his nephew. While admiring the vivid graphic art that was otherwise destined for the landfill, a powerful connection sparked between his carpentry skills and skateboarding culture. Rather than tossing the broken decks away, he decided to repurpose them into a striking picture frame. That simple shift in perspective set off a creative chain reaction, expanding the concept into highly sought-after magnets, coasters, mirrors, and tables.
Transforming Broken Boards into an Art of Board Skateboard Upcycle
Today, Art of Board has evolved well beyond its humble origins into a full-service tile and design company that sets a massive sustainable example. Their movement, known as ‘I Ride I Recycle’, represents the first-ever expansive grassroots skate deck recycling movement. This initiative brilliantly keeps shattered boards out of local landfills and loops them directly into Art of Board’s premium tile designs, achieving a perfect Art of Board skateboard upcycle. The movement has expansive recycling drop-off locations, including numerous skate shops, parks, and action sports retailers.
More Inspiring Skateboard Designs
There is an astonishing amount of potential locked inside damaged skateboards. If you love the vibrant street-art aesthetic that skate decks provide, you’ll definitely be thrilled by this Unique skateboard furniture by deckstool. Or, if you want a massive list of inspiration, you can always browse these 14 brilliant upcycle design ideas using skateboards.
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