6c - Formal Longboard Design Idea

Since it's my mode of transportation, I have my Longboard with me everywhere I go. Whether I'm cruising around campus, walking through a mall, or just sitting on the bus, my board is always under my arm, or under my feet. -- usually not under my ass.--

Whenever I'm out and about, I can't help noticing that people are constantly staring at me.  I'm pretty sure it's because of my colorful red, yellow, and green board, but who knows, maybe it's because I am devilishly handsome.

Anyway, I feel like people see my board, check to see who is riding it, and will immediately remember me when I coast past them a week later.

I talked to my roommate, Mark, about this strange phenomena, and he couldn't agree more.  He said that on more than one occasion, a girl at a party recognized him as one of the guys who Longboards around campus.  It's pretty crazy that a Longboard can have that big of an effect on people.  I mean, obviously the person riding it makes all the difference, but the board makes you memorable.  Eventually, when I get the time, space, and tools, I would like to design and construct my own boards for this very reason.

Being in the Communication, Culture and Information Technology program at UTM has made me realize that you have to make connections to make a name for yourself.  This can sometimes be very difficult when all of your fellow classmates are trying to do the same thing.  

Imagine you are in a lineup of one-hundred recent university graduates.   These graduates are all applying for your dream job with an environmental company who promotes electric cars and the use of bicycles.  Every person in the line is dressed to impress.  Black slacks, suit jackets, white button-up shirts, black ties, and dress shoes are the most popular attire.
Of course you want to look formal and classy, but how can you differentiate yourself from these clones?


A funny tie?  -Nope. Bad Idea.





 
A formidable scent from an expensive cologne.  -Nope.  Not unless you're going to seduce the interviewer.
 





 A Longboard?
 -Maybe, but who wants to show up with a red, yellow, and green deck that has scratches and chips covering it?









My design idea is to make an affordable set of Longboards that relate to the person riding it, and help attract attention whenever you're skating or carrying the board.

In this particular example with the environmental company, I would want the board to scream, "I am a formal, scholarly gentleman that likes to have fun while reducing my emissions."

This could be done using a design from a Formal Suit T-shirt, and maybe something related to environmental aspects, such as a pin from Green Skate, a company that promotes the use of Longboards as transportation.

You would definitely be the only person in the line with a Longboard, and with an idea for other aspects of business.  You would be noticed, differentiated, and memorable.