Hi, my brand is Lurn Skateboards. My brand exists to promote inclusion in skateboarding and respond to the over-commercialization of the subculture. As a regular skateboarder, I feel it is important to fight divisions in the sport. The theme of my board is Outlandish Nature. The Ostrich is skateboarding in go-go boots in a surreal manner. The theme is minimal as I want it to appeal to all audiences. The Ostrich represents the feeling I have while skateboarding as the bird has a similar body type to me. The inspiration for my board design comes from brands like Krooked and Frog skateboards, which are known for their simplistic styles which convey fun, along with rebellious undertones. I like nature and the bird represents nature and freedom. I used wooden pre-cut veneers and Titebond wood glue, along with Montana Black spray paints. To create the shape, I used a scraper along with multiple grades of sandpaper to achieve a smooth surface. For the principles and elements of design, I incorporated Balance by creating a flowing shape in the neck which evenly divided the left and right sides of the board. I used movement by creating an eye-catching neck which guides viewer’s from the top of the board to the bottom. Contrast was kept by not coloring in the wood grain. A playful vibe was created by using light pastel colours. I am trying to communicate the inclusive nature of skateboarding by having a simplistic, hand-drawn design. A unique style is created by having a somewhat unfinished product which is totally opposite to what is being mass produced. I learned how to be careful using tools and got some carpentry skills along the way. It was satisfying to learn how to create a skateboard from scratch and customize it to showcase my ideas. I am excited for future projects where I can use different colour veneers and incorporate more details in the finished product. @lurn2skate
