Getto Decks
Deck Designs for the First Turkish Skateboards
Getto Fabrika, founded by Necmi Can Oztoprak in Izmir, stands as Turkey’s first ever skateboard deck manufacturer. Rooted in the ethos of elevating sports by supporting community, Getto strives to democratize sports by championing street youth culture and enhancing access to high-quality equipment.
The design philosophy behind Getto decks revolves around a balance between continuity and innovation. The core approach to Getto decks lies in creating variations on a base design, ensuring recognition as part of a cohesive whole while allowing for individuality. By incorporating a variety spanning generative algorithms and traditional Turkish patterns, the company’s founding principle of empowering local culture through innovation is reflected.
Celebrating the first locally manufactured decks, Getto Turkish Series highlights historic cultural values with a contemporary twist. Supporting progress while honoring the past, these designs deconstruct intricate traditional patterns such as girih tiles, employing techniques used centuries ago for a fresh contemporary take. The aim is to empower Turkish youth and skate culture by embracing new values while carrying the past to the next generation.