Top 17 Secret Compartments
I think most people (including myself) have a fascination with secret compartments, hidden doorways and such-like. Here are the rest if the images. Enjoy…
VW Bug in the Insect Collection at Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Apparently, this was a museum joke. Love it…
Magnificent Beetle Sphere by Ichwan Noor
This magnificent “sculpture” of bright yellow a 1953 Volkswagen Beetle was expertly created by Ichwan Noor aided by Mondecor Jakarta. This was an actual Beetle that was combined with metals and aluminum to form a near perfect spherical piece of art.
Custom Printed Attire by MWM Graphics
Here’s a fantastic selection of custom printed attire by Matt W. Moore of MWM Graphics. I adore the use of colour and vitality in Matt’s designs. They sure do stand out! Above: Almond Surfboard.
How to Camp on the Roof of Your Car?
Yes, for a mere $5550 USD you can get your very own ‘Maggiolina Rooftop Tent’! Well, you could also buy a car for that kind of money, but hay…
The Art of Traveling in Pickup Trucks
Photographer Alejandro Cartagena stood looking down from a bridge in northern Mexico to take these unique images. He managed to capture snapshots of the daily commutes of Mexican workers as they lay down and sit in pickup trucks. I think these images are really quite special, as it’s not something that most people see. There’s so much information that can be gleaned just from these non-standard views of ‘ordinary’ hard-working people.
Gallery: Traveling in Pickup Trucks
iPhone Diorama
iPhone Diorama is a stunningly-creative short video by Mike Ko, a student from California, Los Angeles. When I say short, I mean short, so be sure to watch the video after the screenshots. What’s it about? Well, in a nut-shell, pink and green houses pop up out of an iPhone and cars ride down the road. It sounds simple, but it took Mike three months to complete. It’s intricate, well-executed and visually quite amazing. It has a great soundtrack, too…
Cutting-Edge Audi OLED Car
I don’t feature cars that much here on Design Soak, but this car is well worth a mention. It’s not just because this Audi is a nice car, but because its lights are actually part of the bodywork. They are made of OLED technology, which means that any cool-looking light configuration is possible, and covers the entire length of the vehicle. Watch the video straight after to screenshots below to see what I mean…
Clever Car Atlas Rainbow
These clever car atlas rainbow photos are by artist David T.Waller. He used 2500 toy cars to create this stunning circular rainbow. They are arranged by colour to form a really clever piece of art. I don’t know where all the cars came from, but someone’s had quite a collection going on!
Go Off the Grid in 360º with Honda
If we never venture into the unknown, how do we get anywhere new? This is the question that the new Honda “Go Off the Grid in 360º” addresses: