Whether you skateboard as a hobby, main mode of transportation or for a career, you're sure to find a skateboarding innovation in this cluster that's perfect for you.
From wooden skateboards to inflatable ones, there are a ton of incredible deck designs that are out of this world. And mega-ramps, backyard skate parks and iPhone apps that automatically locate sweet skate spots have made it even easier to skateboard without fear of trespassing or police pursuit.
There are even pieces of furniture and home decor made from skateboard decks to dress up your pad. Read about these innovations and more below.
49 Innovations in Skateboarding
From GPS Skate Park Locators to An Inflatable Skateboard:
Marissa Brassfield — Mar 2, 2009 — Lifestyle
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Tattoo-Inspired Skateboards
‘Element X Series' by Kat Von D and Bam Margera
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Ancient Greek Sandal Skateboard
Tougher than Leather
46
Naughty Skater Pin-Ups
'Skateboard Goddesses' by Chenman
45
Skateboard Furniture
Skate Study House
44
Mega Ramp Skateboarding
100 Foot Jumps to Become the Standard?
43
Electric Skateboards
E-Glide Motorized Skateboards
42
Indoor Skateboards
41
The Wheelman
The Ultimate Skateboard
40
Skateboard-Segway Hybrid
iSlide Motorized Skateboard
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Naughty Zoo York Ads
Jenna Jameson Skateboard Deck
38
130,000 Square Foot Skateboard Park New Jiangwan City China
37
Backyard Skateboard Parks
Bob Burnquist's Mega Ramp
36
Sexy Skateboards
Will These High-Fashion Skateboard Designs Be as Controversial as Burton's?
35
One Wheeled Electric Skateboard
34
Surfing on Land
The SoulArc Skateboard
33
Invader x Mekanism Skateboards
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Urban Mover USurfer UM70 Electric Skateboard
31
Fashion From Skateboard Parts
Beck(y) Clutch and Belt Buckles
30
Luxury Ollies
Ferrari Skateboard
29
Igland Design Alet Chair
Neo-Nordic Style with Skateboard Wheels
28
A Bike Skateboard
Dirtsurfer Freestyle
27
Green Skateboards
FunkinFunction Recycled Wood Skateboards
26
Urban Snowboarding
Ripstik and Wave Skateboards Are Inspired by Snowboard Technology
25
iPhone Apps for Skaters
iSkateboard Finds Best Parks, Skate Shops and Street Spots Near You
24
Skateboard Cars
Is it a Car or a Skateboard?
23
Skateboarding Animals
Extreme Pete and Friends
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Curly Designer Skateboards – IPSVM Board is an Artistic Form of Personal Transit
IPSVM Board is an Artistic Form of Personal Transit
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Erotic Photo Skate Dekcs
Marilyn Minter Supreme Skateboards
20
Eco Jewelry Made from Skateboards
2ReVert
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Inflatable Skateboards
Get Maximum Air with the Pumpboard
18
Skateboard Stairs
Recycling at Roartocket Skateboard School
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Thrasher Meets Geek
Bluetooth Skateboard
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Skateboard Stools
Seating from Recycled Decks
15
Museum Skateboarding
Helsinki Builds Skateboard Park in Art Museum
14
Plen the Skating Robot- Skates Better Than You Ever Will
13
Sculpted Skateboards
Corbusboard Gasmask, Skeleton and Artistic Aluminum Decks
12
Symbolic Skateboards
Four Bunnies of the Apocalypse
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Supercar Skateboards
The Ferrari Skateboard
10
Artvertising Skateboards
Reach for Light Promotes Roarockit
9
Webble Active Foot Rest
Stay Active AND Pretend You're Skateboarding
8
Bringing the Inanimate to Life
Jason Freeny's Anatomical Correct Skateboard
7
Skateboarding Models
'The Street Race'
6
Political Skateboards
Obama Art Decks From Urban Outfitters
5
Sony Skateboard Style Segway
4
The Sidways Scooter
Skateboard meets Scooter
3
Wooden Skateboards
Piotr Woronkowicz Laser Etching
2
Extreme Fashion Marketing
Claremont by Adam Kimmel Via High-Speed Skateboard
1
Skateboarding Fruit
Bud Light Lime Adverts
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Upcycled Waste Material Furniture
This Cardboard Furniture Design by Lee Lin is Modular
Affordable Inflatable Hydrofoil Boards
The Fliteboard 'Flite AIR' Offers 45-Minutes of Riding
Fully Recyclable Sneaker Styles
The Nike ISPA Link Axis Has Interlocking Components with No Glue
Angular Electric Commuter Scooters
The Infinite Machine P1 Electric Scooter is Ready for Urbanites
Limited-Edition Electric Scooters
Infinite Machine Has Introduced the P1: First Edition
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Nostalgic Neon Rollerskates
The Impala x Barbie Rollerskates Match the Style in the Barbie Movie
Premium Textural Skate Capsules
Carpet Company and Vans Join Forces on a Skate Half Cab
Formal Skate Boat Sneakers
Vans Introduces the Formal Vans 2 Eyelet Footwear Model
Skate-Ready Practical Sneakers
New Balance Numeric Remixes the 574 Sneaker with Skate Functions
Scooter-Like Portable Desks
The Conceptual 'Worknic' Portable Work Station Can Be Brought Anywhere
Multifunctional Micro-Camper Vans
The Toyoya Kayoibako Prioritizes Flexibility
00s Skateboarding-Inspired Footwear
One Block Down and Vans Join Forces on the Star Bullet
Modular Monowheel Hoverboards
The Conceptual 'NAO.WHEEL' Works in a Variety of Orientations
Skateboarding Heritage-Inspired Capsules
Vans Skateboarding and Spitfire Wheels Join Forces
Chic Olympic Surfer Fashions
The Oakley Offshore Collection is for Team USA for the 2024 Olympics
Skateboarding Shoe Tours
Vans & Anthony Van Engele Conclude AVE 2.0 Commitment to Progression
Multi-Person Scooter Designs
The Conceptual 'Hop' Scooter Platform Imagines a New Commuter Option
Fashion-Forward Skate Sneakers
BAPE Introduces the BAPE® SK8 STA Sneaker for the Summer
Camo-Print Colorful Skate Shoes
BAPE and Vans Launch Another Collaborative Sneaker
Branded Action Camera Go-Karts
The Conceptual GoPro GoKart by Sean Gao Captures the Action
Vibrant Rugged Skate Sneakers
Vans Tokyo Design Collective Introduces the Vans Varsity Collection
Skateboarder-Approved Sneakers
The Nike SB React Leo Skate Shoes Have an Earthy Color Palette
Skateboard-Inspired Body Scales
The 'Skateboard Scale' by Lee HUANG 黄力 is Space-Saving
Rugged All-Terrain Rollerblades
The Q Hand-Makes an Impressive Pair of Rollerblade Skates
Long-Distance Electric Scooters
The 'Pro.Zui' Electric Scooter Concept by Ognjen Docic is Sleek
Safety-Focused Shoe Designs
Vans Vault Launches Sneakers with Built-In Ankle Guards
Scooter-Style Pump Foil Boards
The 'Foil Scoot' Offers a Great Way to Safely Learn and Glide
Shapeshifting Electric Rickshaw Scooters
The Surge S32 Has an Interchangeable Body Frame
Gen Z-Targeted Scooter Models
The Conceptual 'Omni' Electric Scooter is Customizable
Collaborative Chunky Skate Sneakers
always do what you should do Joins adidas on the Superstar
Skateable Pyramid Art Installations
PlayLab Inc Works with Vans on a Bright Yellow Skate Ramp
Inspiring Apparel Collaborations
Skull and Chucks is a Bold Fusion of Skating and Martial Arts
Modular Electric Surfboards
The 'Canvas' Surfboard is Stylish, Speedy and Easily Transportable
Sustainable Multi-Person Scooters
Of My Imagination Designs the Hop Vehicle for Urban Spaces
Color-Blocked Skater Timepieces
The In4mation x G-SHOCK 'Mosh Pit' Has a Laidback Aesthetic
Recycled Material Skateboards
The LANDER Skateboard Decks are Made with Retired Fishing Nets
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Winter-Ready Skateboard Shoes
Vans Old Skool Premium GORE-TEX are Available in Japan
Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Olympic Safari Honors the Global Games
Collaborative Vibrant Skate Sneakers
Crenshaw Skate Club and Nike Launch a New SB Dunk
Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs
The BATTBOARD Electric Surfboard is Ready for the Water
Aqua-Tonal Textural Skate Sneakers
Nike SB's Day One Sneakers are Made for Children
Portable Professional Standing Desks
The 'DriftDesk' Portable Laptop Stand Desk is Transformative
Eco-Friendly 3D-Printed Surfboards
Paradoxal Surfboards are Crafted with Algae-Based Material
Sleek Production Electric Scooters
Bo's Bo M is the First Production E-Scooter by the Brand
Elevated Streetwear Imprints
Vans Just Revealed Its OTW Imprint, Launching in Early 2024
Maximalism Playful Roller Discos
Varun Kataria Unveils the Xanada Roller Disco in Brooklyn
Heritage-Honoring Collaborative Skate Shoes
Vans and Slam Jam Introduce a FUCT Collaboration
Premium Explorative Skate Products
OTW By Vans Celebrates Skateboarding Culture and Experiences
Snap-On Mobile Gaming Controllers
Zak Boardman Debuts the Compact SnapJoy Controllers
Pre-Duct-Taped Shoe Designs
Vans Vault Takes the Pre-Distressed Footwear Style to the Next Level
Streetwear-Informed Surfboards
Nike and Stüssy Work Together on a Special Surfboard Design
Filmic Skater Shoes
The Vans x Barbie Collaboration Shares Laid-Back Skater Styles
Nostalgic LEGO Roller Skates
The LEGO® Creator 3-in-1 Girls Retro Roller Skate is Playful
BMX-Inspired Fashion Collections
Vans Partners with BMX Athletes Perris Benegas & Dennis Enarson
Bluetooth-Operated Motorized Skateboards
This New Electric Skateboard Offers Gear & Speed Settings
Gen Z Skateboarding Campaigns
Samsung UK's First Flips Spotlights the Galaxy Z Flip5
Auto-Inspired Skateboarding Capsules
DGK Joins Forces with Kaido House for an Incredibly Chic Line
Race Car-Inspired Electric Scooters
The LAVOIE Series 1 is inspired by the McLaren F1
Skateboarder-Approved Sneaker Designs
Vans Debuts Rowan 2, Rowan Zorilla's Second Signature Model
Adventurously Inspired Skate Sneakers
Axel Cruysberghs and Vans Present the Skate Old Skool Sport
Hybridized Electric Longboards
The 'Velocity Etch' Offers the Maneuverability Of a Skateboard
Multipurpose Lifestyle Tablets
The iScream Homelearn Book Works in Many Orientations
Discreet Card-Sized Trackers
The Nomad Tracking Card Fits Neatly into Wallets
Celebrity Skateboard Brand Collabs
Britney Spears Launched a Nostalgic Collection with 'Welcome'
Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs
Photon Studio's Designs the Box in the Box Apartment
Iconic Pop Art Skateboards
The Skateroom x Andy Warhol Foundation Skate Decks are Chromatic
Portable PC Backpack Designs
The Mini ITX is a Portable PC with Integrated Speakers
Generation-Blending Skateboarding Campaigns
Vans' Always Out There Campaigns Nods to Y2K Styles
Contemporary Skate Collections
Pro Skater Stevie Williams' DGK Releases the Cry Later Collection
Formally Transformed Skate Sneakers
Mastery Atelier Transforms Two Vans Footwear Silhouettes
Skateboarding-Inspired Wood Lamps
Blue Green Works Showcases its New Wood Lighting Installation
Milk Carton-Inspired Bubblers
The DGK X GRAV Milk Carton Bubbler is Fashionable
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Lounge Chair-Inspired Skateboards
The Eames Lounge Cruiser is Inspired by the Iconic Chair
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Blue Silkscreen Skateboard Decks
Kai and Sunny Create a New Skate Deck Called 'Spirited Away'
Surfboard Delivery Services
Deliveroo Launched the World's First eFoil Surfboard Service
Fun-Filled Inflatable Boards
The 'Adventure Board' is Designed For Versatile Outdoor Enjoyment
Self-Guided Mobility Aids
Glidance Showcased the 'Glide' at CES 2024 as an Innovative Mobility Aid
Dynamic Skateable Architecture Stores
The New Vans West End Location in London is Skateable
Adventurous Outdoor Tool Concepts
Kazuya Washio Designs the Yamaha Outdoor Tools Concept
Cheeky Performance-Driven Snowboards
CAPITA and 686 Release the Hello Kitty and Friends Snowboard
Incline-Scaling Electric Unicycle
This Unicycle's Motor Lets It Climb 45-Degree Inclines With Ease
Updated 90s-Inspired Shoe Silhouettes
Vans Releases a New Contemporary Take on Its Classic Slip-On
AI-Powered Mood Boards
MoodBoardly Creates Stunning Boards Across a Variety of Indusities
Intelligent Portable Board Games
Kai Xia Designs the EIFplay Chessboard with a Digital Approach
Intergalactic-Inspired Lifestyle Products
The Spacio Collection is Made up of Everyday Objects
Single-Wheeled Modular Concepts
Nao.Design Creates the NAO.WHEEL Transport Concept
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Advanced Skate-Centric Sneakers
Vans and Anthony Van Engelen Spotlight the AVE 2.0 Silhouette
Psychedelic Skateboard Decks
Beautiful Losers and Kelsey Brookes Unveil 'New Psychedelia'
Patterned Monochormatic Skate Sneakers
COMME des GARÇONS GIRL Presents New Skate Shoes
Brogue-Style Skateboard Sneakers
The Vans Varsity Sneakers are at Once Laidback and Preppy
Technical Bright Skate Sneakers
New Balance Unveils the New Tiago Lemos NM808 Sneaker
Skateboard-Brand eBikes
Evolve Skateboards Entered the Bike Market with the 'Project BMX'
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Multifunctional Personal Mobility Devices
The Modi Fuses a Skateboard, Scooter, and Hoverboard
Café Collaborative Skate Footwear
Vans and PaperGirl Announce Their New Collaboration
Skateboarder Collaborative Sneakers
Blondey McCoy Joins Gary Aspden on a adidas Spezial
Artful Skateboard Deck Collections
Kraftwerk and Beautiful Losers Unveils the Kraftwerk Collection
Pop Art Skateboard Capsules
THE SKATEROOM Unveils a Collection Inspired by Roy Lichtenstein
Co-Branded Footwear Designs
Vans Skateboarding Collaborates with Skate Brand Hockey
Rebooted Fan-Favorite Skating Games
EA Games is Bringing Back Popular 'skate' Franchise
Skateboard-Themed Photography Books
James Edson's Rabbit Hole Book Honors London's Skate Scene
Mixed-Reality Skateboarding Apps
Skatrix Pro Turns Interior Spaces into Virtual Skate Parks
Unity-Promoting Family Skate Decks
DGK Partners with Darren Harper for a Special Skate Deck
All Terrain Electric Skis
Skwheel One Travels Up to 50 Mph on Snow, Sand, and More
Multifunctional Building Planks
'KEVA Planks' are Diverse Building Toys for All Ages
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Colorful Graphic Skate Apparel
Palace and Spitfire Deliver a Capsule for Spring 2023
Hybrid Backyard Games
Rampz Blends Skeeball and Cornhole into a Single Experience
Textural Update Skate Sneakers
Vans Unveils a Limited-Edition Range with Zhang Quan for LNY
Elegant Collaborative Shoe Designs
BoTT and Converse Launch a Chic Deckstar SK Shoe Silhouette
Skateboard Design Museum Exhibitions
The Skateboard Exhibition Opens at London's Design Museum
Commemorative Skateboarding Decks
DGK Pays Tribute to the Late Harold Hunter with a Special Debut
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Flexible Electric Skateboards
Maxfind's 'FF Belt' Skateboard Boasts Dual 1,500W Motors
Exploration-Inspired Outdoor Collections
Palace and Oakley Unite for an Outdoor Glasses Collection
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Inspiring Creator-Focused Decks
TikTok Launches a New Creative Content Inspiration Deck
Anime Skateboard Clocks
The My Neighbor Totoro Skateboard Clock is Studio Ghibli-Themed
Intuitive Remote-Free Electric Skateboards
The LIQUID Skateboard Offers Cruise Control Support
Sustainable Recycled Aircraft Skateboard
François Jaubert Designs the Eco-Friendly TRASHBOARD
Skate Culture Initiatives
The Bunt Jam Hosted By Vans Celebrates Toronto's Skateboard Community
Atmospheric Skateboarding Games
The Developers of Pathless and Abzu are Back with Sword of the Sea
Modular Aquatic Scooter Designs
The LEFEET P1 Can Be Held or Attached to a Surfboard
Smart Bike Docking Stations
Urban Racks Improves the Cycling Experience in British Columbia
Sleek Freestyle Snowboard Collections
The Welcome x 686 Collection Embraces Quirky Aesthetics
South Korean Store Expansions
Palace Skateboards Opens a New Store in South Korea
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
Bright Collaborative Skate Sneakers
Vans Introduces Newly Remixed Skate Half Cab & Skate Rowley
Two-Wheeled Surfing-Inspired Skateboards
The 'SEASKATE' Surf Skateboard Has Spring-Loaded Casters
Rideable Sandcastle Courses
The Lexus US Open of Surfing Has a First-of-Its-Kind Circuit
Nostalgic Roller Skating Rinks
Guildford Town Centre is Working to Revive the Stardust Roller Rink
Outdoor Enthusiasts Marketplaces
Nomadz Has All the Equipment For Thrill Seekers and Adventurers
Streamlined Decision-Making Platforms
Wunderboards Aims to Adds Simplicity and Creativity to Work