Coolest graphic design you will never see... skateboard

To prevent myself from going to the half way house of architecture design, I make it a habit to visit bookstores twice a week. Usually I visit one during lunch hour at one of the work days and then on Friday night, I bring my 3 year old son with me. He loves his graphic novels and anything with dragons or dinosaurs in it. Me, I love everything.

This week, I would like to share a book that I really love. It’s one of the coolest book that no one would notice… unless you are a skate punk or a skate rat (according to the book). I do not skate myself, never have the balance to do it with any grace. But I love the graphic design that are infused into and become one with the decks. These are some of the best graphic design of our time… recorded temporarily until the cement eats them up.

The book that I am talking about is all about skateboard art, it is called BOARDS by Universe Publishing. The book is an easy read, completes with graphics that will makes you go, dang! And put a big smile on your face.

The book covers skateboard design that are influenced and inspired by – kitchen appliances, sixties design, skate camp, the New York subway system, anime, graffiti, hot rods, you name it. It spotlighting some of the best art work includes boards of Birdhouse, Girl, Chocolate, Zoo York, Enjoi and 5boro.

Check it out. The best graphic design under your feet, pretty cool feat I must add.