Researcher, Concept Designer, Industrial Designer, Manufacturing Engineer
COLLABORATORS
MJ Mayo, Ian Backstrom, Greg Reeseman, Josh Shorey
CONTEXT
The OG is a first-of-its-kind hybrid manufactured longboard.
Designed as the ultimate all-purpose cruiser, it seamlessly balances daily commutes and pump track performance.Key Insights
Crafted from 100% recycled carbon fiber-reinforced ABS, it delivers exceptional durability, reliability, and compliance. The hydrophobic surface and printed texture eliminate the need for grip tape, making it ideal for long-distance cruising in all weather conditions. Mono-material construction streamlines both manufacturing and recycling.
We are addressing the lack of end-of-life considerations for traditional decks.
application
Beyond designing, testing, and refining the longboard, I developed a hybrid manufacturing process tailored to low-volume production. By combining additive and subtractive techniques, supported by custom-designed jigs and fixtures, the process ensures efficiency, quality, and reproducibility.
Beyond designing, testing, and refining the longboard, I developed a hybrid manufacturing process tailored to low-volume production. By combining additive and subtractive techniques, supported by custom-designed jigs and fixtures, the process ensures efficiency, quality, and reproducibility.
This patent-pending process enables iterative design and on-demand production runs.
impact
The process readily integrates recycled materials, repurposing them into new products without requiring molds or tooling. This innovation empowers riders to continually evolve and imagine.
Mold-less construction methods provide unparalleled design flexibility for product evolution.
learnings + next steps
In order to reduce manual labor and improve production capacity, we’re working towards increased robotic automation in the subtractive stages of manufacturing.
In order to reduce manual labor and improve production capacity, we’re working towards increased robotic automation in the subtractive stages of manufacturing.