2026 | Professional

French Design Awards Gold Winner

Tropical Tiki

Entrant

WEIHAI FUNWATER OUTDOOR CO., LTD

Category

Product Design - Hobby & Leisure

Client's Name

FunWater

Country / Region

China

The design of Tropical Tiki is inspired by the TIKI totem of traditional Hawaiian culture—an ancient symbol representing reverence for nature, spiritual guardianship, and a love for the outdoors. By translating the cultural element onto the deck using layered, color-blocked EVA with precision-cut textures, the surfboard not only conveys a lifestyle of “embracing nature and enjoying freedom,” but also significantly enhances three-dimensional effect, anti-slip performance, and visual recognition.
Structurally, Tropical Tiki features a sleek, streamlined shape with a pointed nose and a rounded square tail, following hydrodynamic principles to reduce water resistance, improve glide speed, and maintain directional stability, suitable for both relaxed surfing and light racing. The surfboard adopts a classic length-to-width ratio of approximately 3:1, ensuring buoyancy, stability, and strength while avoiding bulkiness. The midsection is widened to provide a larger standing area, accommodating natural standing postures and making balance easier. With a central handle, the surfboard can be carried with one hand, providing greater stability and control.
Functionally, Tropical Tiki is equipped with multi-functional stainless steel D-rings, high-elastic bungee cords, and three removable fins, enabling flexible attachment of accessories such as foot straps and seats to accommodate diverse usage scenarios. Made from double-layer reinforced PVC, it is resistant to impact, tearing, extreme temperatures, and UV exposure, while offering excellent airtightness and durability. The sides are hand-bonded with eco-friendly adhesive, making the entire surfboard fully waterproof, safe, and environmentally friendly. Thanks to a one-button high-pressure valve, the surfboard can be inflated or deflated quickly and folded neatly for convenient transport and storage.

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