Empire Deck Studio Lite

Design your own skateboard deck, build the mold geometry behind it, and download the files you need to start making it.

Empire Deck Studio Lite is our browser-based skateboard design system for skaters, builders, brands, schools, and anyone who wants more control over skateboard geometry without needing traditional CAD software.

Create the deck shape, adjust the mold, preview everything in 3D, save your project, and export your design when you're ready.

Design the Entire Skateboard

Deck Studio Lite lets you control the geometry that actually defines how your skateboard will look and feel.

Adjust features including:

• Deck length

• Deck width

• Wheelbase

• Nose length

• Tail length

• Concave

• Rocker and camber

• Nose and tail kick

• Overall deck profile

• Mold geometry

Your deck and mold update together so you can see how changes to the design affect the finished skateboard.

Create Your Own Mold

You are not limited to choosing from preset Empire molds.

Deck Studio Lite allows you to develop your own skateboard mold geometry based on the deck you are designing.

Preview both sides of the mold and continue adjusting the deck until you have the shape you want.

Download Your Mold Files

Lite users can export the mold they create.

Included mold downloads:

• Male mold STL

• Female mold STL

These files can be used for prototyping, CNC preparation, 3D visualization, or your own skateboard-building workflow.

Export Your Deck Design

Deck Studio Lite also gives you access to useful board geometry and design exports so your project does not stay locked inside the software.

Use your files for:

• CNC preparation

• Templates

• Prototyping

• Mold development

• Deck manufacturing

• Further CAD work

• Sending your design to Empire

Save and Continue Your Projects

Save your Deck Studio projects and return to them later.

Experiment with different widths, wheelbases, concaves, profiles, and mold configurations without starting over every time.

3D Skateboard & Mold Preview

See your deck and mold geometry before anything is manufactured.

Deck Studio gives you a visual representation of the board so you can evaluate proportions, concave, kicks, rocker/camber, and the relationship between the deck and mold.

Have Empire Build It

If you do not want to machine the mold yourself, your Deck Studio design can also become the starting point for a custom mold or skateboard manufacturing project with Empire Skateboard Manufacturing.

Create the design in Deck Studio, save your project, and contact Empire when you're ready to turn it into a physical mold or finished deck.

Who Is Deck Studio Lite For?

Deck Studio Lite is ideal for:

• Skateboard builders

• Independent skateboard brands

• DIY skateboard makers

• Schools and makerspaces

• CNC owners

• Product designers

• Skateboard collectors and enthusiasts

• Anyone experimenting with custom skateboard geometry

Lite vs. Pro

Deck Studio Lite

Design it. Download it. Build it.

Lite gives you the core Deck Studio design system, including custom deck geometry, custom mold creation, 3D visualization, saved projects, and male and female mold STL downloads.

Deck Studio Pro

Verify it. Machine it. Produce it.

Pro is intended for builders and manufacturers who need the more advanced production workflow.

Pro adds tools such as:

• Manufacturing-grade CAD verification

• Advanced production geometry

• Higher-detail manufacturing rebuilds

• Advanced CNC-oriented exports

• Expanded DXF and SVG manufacturing data

• Registration and production features

• More advanced project and manufacturing tools

• Additional Pro features as Deck Studio continues to develop

No Traditional CAD Experience Required

Deck Studio was built specifically around skateboard geometry.

Instead of starting with a blank CAD screen, you work directly with the dimensions and features skateboard builders actually care about.

Design the board.

Build the mold.

Download the files.

And when you're ready, make it yourself or have Empire manufacture it for you.