The textile item, Crystal Waters Covers, is designed to protect a surfboard by providing a soft layer that minimizes damage like dings or scratches from sharp objects. The cover also serves as a canvas for self-expression. The surfboard cover will be used during travel and storage, such as car rides to the beach, surf trips, and when stored in the garage. Designer Jon Wright is a source of inspiration for the textile item. Wright captures the ocean to freeze moments in time, significantly his images of Gold Coast sunsets, which create the illusion a pink ocean. The fabric has been dyed using the scrunching technique in a magenta-pink tone to mimic the sunset's reflective colours on the ocean. The scrunch dyeing adds random streaks, evoking the idea of waves and flowing water. Gabriel Medina uses his surfboard as a canvas for self-expression, incorporating printing and painting into his designs. Historical surfboard art from the '50s often featured beach objects and nature scenes. Creative techniques incorporated include stencilling, machine embroidery, hand embroidery, and appliques to depict beach objects such as shells, flowers, and animals.
