http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:04:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/mobile-skateboard-shop-outfits-youth-in-new-york-city.html Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:38:10 +0000 A mobile skateboard shop caters to youths and promotes the sport by bringing products directly to skate parks.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/beer-pong-meets-skateboarding-video.html Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:23:18 +0000 Some inspiration on how to spend your weekend.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/how-urban-arts-are-transforming-asias-youth-culture.html Sun, 04 Sep 2011 22:37:48 +0000 An exhibition in Berlin spotlights how skateboarding, breakdancing, and street art are influencing Central and Eastern Asia.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/sprites-interactive-skateboard-video-lets-you-choose-the-moves.html Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:15:18 +0000 Using their keyboard, viewers can interact with this YouTube video as part of the diet beverage brand's Skate 'n' Splash campaign.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/oxelo-skateboards-take-a-journey-through-india-video.html Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:58:17 +0000 A short film follows three guys on their boards as they cover various cities during their discovery of India.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/humantwitter-gives-a-shout-out-from-the-audience-at-the-x-games.html Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:59:49 +0000 This is what a Twitter message looks like when 160 people with letter cards are waiting to spell out your tweet.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/i-will-not-skateboard-in-the-halls.html Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:00:08 +0000 Cowabunga! Santa Cruz has come out with five skate decks that pay tribute to The Simpsons.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/shwood-from-broken-skateboards-to-trendy-sunglasses.html Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:51:25 +0000 A form and function mash-up creates unique shades from upcycled skateboards. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/nike-focuses-on-extreme-sports-with-its-chosen-campaign-video.html Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:27:49 +0000 Nike's new campaign includes an online contest for amateur sport enthusiasts to win a trip, exclusive Nike products and event access.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/pass-the-bucket-branded-storytelling-digs-deep-video.html Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:35:14 +0000 New Vans branded content series features life stories and outlooks that connect to on a deeper level with viewers.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/03/cultural-mashup-mumbai-skateboards.html Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:55:03 +0000 A German artist creates a new kind of cultural object with an East meets West hybrid. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/03/old-skateboard-decks-repurposed-into-iphone-cases.html Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:53:16 +0000 The 'Grove + MapleXO Skateboard iPhone 4 Cases' are a 50-piece limited edition series crafted from old skateboard decks and involved a year-long process. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/02/nike-shreds-the-internet.html Wed, 16 Feb 2011 17:20:43 +0000 Nike's latest online ad campaign takes a personalized approach in engaging users as brand advocates - spreading the word across the social web.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/12/eness-create-interactive-skate-ramp-for-tron-legacy-promo.html Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:05:25 +0000 A kaleidoscope of patterns, trails, starbursts, and text elements flows with the movement of the skaters.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/09/sporting-sails-wind-powered-skateboarding.html Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:04:47 +0000 A kite-like sail adds a new dimension to the sport.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/03/deckstool-recycles-broken-skateboards-into-furniture.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:40:30 +0000 Thanks to Deckstool, the remains of an unrideable skateboard is recycled into furniture harvested from skate shops and skate parks across the U.S.A.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/02/machotaildrop-skateboarding-dreams-meet-willy-wonka.html Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:26:55 +0000 Machotaildrop is a film inspired by Michel Gondry, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and a skate video of Neil Blender standing atop a big fence.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/10/jodis-twittering-skateboards.html Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:16:55 +0000 Web-art godfathers Jodi whipped up a fascinating interactive art project for WEBCRA.SH/2900 called Twitter SK8. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/08/quicksilver-open-popup-skatepark-in-nyc.html Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:31:59 +0000 Quiksilver and NYC skate shop Autumn are hosting an 8 day skateboarding event that includes a retail store and indoor mini-ramp. The space is open to the public daily and will host two special events prior to Saturday’s closing. Tonight an art show called “Now What” will open in a side gallery space. It features the work of local NYC artists and is curated by one of Quiksilver’s professional skaters. ‘Land Your Thoughts’ is a jam-style skate contest planned for Saturday evening. Beyond the events, the space also houses a temporary retail store selling clothing and accessories. Several of theRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/08/homage-psfk-snapshot-brooklyn.html Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:00:14 +0000 Homage Homage is a progressively minded skateboard shop on Smith Street in Carroll Gardens that’s become the center for the young skate community in the area. Navigate past the crew of neighborhood kids practicing tricks on the sidewalk and you’ll find a nice assortment of decks, shoes, clothes, videos and gear with none of the anticipated attitude. The staff is friendly and funny, on-site repairs are free and lessons are offered for beginners. For a quick break, pop over to Homage’s tiny cafe next door, which offers Mud coffee, vegan muffins and house-made banana pudding, among other treats. www.homagebrooklyn.com –Read more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/05/pic-red-bulls-skate-able-headquarters.html Wed, 13 May 2009 19:29:51 +0000 The Hundreds Blog tips us off to a photo-tour they recently conducted of Red Bull’s headquarters in Santa Monica. The energy drink maker’s office looks like a great place to work, where they have fit in a movie theatre, gym, secret gaming room and recording studio amongst the cubicles. But most impressive, is the huge huge, skate-able installation that runs throughout the office. See more at the Hundreds Blog.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/05/archvirus-creates-a-skatepark-house.html Mon, 04 May 2009 16:01:39 +0000 Greek design firm Archvirus has created a curious house that is essentially one big skatepark. The rooftop dwelling is a fully skate-able  environment, with ramps and curved surfaces connecting the traditional living spaces. [via Limité Magazine & Environmental Graffiti]]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/04/ramp-house-a-skatable-habitat.html Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:47:22 +0000 Hardcore skaters will pretty much put up with any conditions in order to ride. Architects Archivirus were asked by a client in Athens, Greece who loves to skate to create a living space that was also a skate park. The existing house interior was torn out and the the old wooden structure of the building was exposed. Ramps were built in the main living area. The space is transformed with some moving sections like a ramp the fits into a notch where the fireplace is. Furniture can be temporarily wheeled out to a covered deck. The design team used aRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/02/jeff-han-on-skateboarding-in-china-developments-differences-with-the-west-and-brand-involvement.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:55:19 +0000 Following up on our previous coverage of skateboarding in China, we now point you to a China Youthology interview of Jeff Han, the founder of FLY skateboard shop in Shanghai.  Jeff has been a huge force in the China skateboard scene, starting FLY, Gift Skateboards, Cart Wheels and Skatehere.com, an online platform for skaters in China.  Nike SB even launched a limited edition ‘Fly Milk Blazer’ shoe (pictured above) as a tribute to Jeff and FLY. The interview with Jeff touches on the skateboarding demographic in China, the differences between skateboarding in China and other countries, brand involvement in theRead more...]]>