Something’s fishy… maybe it's Jean Jullien’s marine-inspired surfboards

Although this British summer isn’t quite living up to our expectations, we all still appreciate a day by the seaside. Creative powerhouse Jean Jullien has channelled these calming ocean vibes into four unique surfboards inspired by the simplicity and joy of being in the sea.

Each surfboard is hand-painted onto the foam before being glazed by Resin League and polished by Paul Hyde. Jullien’s recognisable illustration style – which often features comic and minimalistic story-book-esque characters – takes centre stage on the waves in the shape of two little fish (one smiling, one looking decidedly more anxious), a happy whale and a mischievous seal (or maybe he’s just nervous about the sharks below).

The playful and innocent designs on these surfboards seem to contrast with the “coolness” we generally associate with surfing, which is refreshing and perhaps encourages us all to take ourselves a little less seriously.

Jullien has also designed some tiny – yet very cool indeed – surfer dudes which have been embroidered upon sweatshirts and a T-shirt, which come in soothing ocean tones of deep blue, khaki and black.