As promised, below are several examples of skateboards that have been used to achieve a second-life function. They are all great examples of the cradle to cradle approach to a consumer object, however they have been graced with new functions rather than the restorative process shown in the previous post.
Artwork - Leaving the underside untouched shows both the deck design and the scuffs made by the original owner. These marks make it clear that the object is a second-life creation, a good thing.
A very simple object using all the wood of the skateboard. The chair shows the marked underside and the restored top side, which has had the griptape removed and been buffed to a shiny finish.
This design is one that individuals would be able to replicate easiy with a few instructions. Similar to the Tord Boontje chair, instructions could be given away free, the aim not profit but for individuals to make something useful from their 'waste'.
A simple design that uses the core of the skateboard well, showcasing the different layers rather than covering them. The go-to second-life object when the skateboard is actually broken. Many rings can be sourced from a small section of the skateboard, leaving enough material to manufacture another object - using the objects full potential.
The greatest thing about this shelf is that with one skateboard, the individual can source two objects instead of one, and because of its position, the user gets a great view of the deck's design underneath.
The last example appears to have been sourced from a skateboard that really went through the mill. The object highlights the need for individuals to forget the previous function and the associations of the object if it is to become a successful second-life object.
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