by "shpuker" (shpuker)
Published 12/20/2017 at 01:15
by "shpuker" (shpuker)
Published 12/20/2017 at 01:15
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The revolution has started Oppo; us nerds are finally getting the quirky, sciencey, and functional design work we’ve been longing for!
Disclaimer: Alcohol was involved in the making of this random, somewhat non-directed rant/celebration.
Exhibit A: Morgan EV3
Exposed steering linkage? Check.
Exposed brass heat exchanger? Check
An apologetically functional gear shift switch? You’d better fucking check that box too.
Exhibit B: Singer Vehicle Design
Just.... Everything.... It’s amazing. Exposed gear linkage, the door structure, the switches, th...
....... *sploosh*
Exhibit : Polestar 1
That’s right, even one of the most high-tech vehicles unveiled this year is getting in on that sweet, sweet STEMpunk action. Hell, they even labelled everything for us. Proper documentation FTW.
I’ll take a moment to just “catch my breath” here, but I’d love to see some of the STEMpunk designs you guys/gals have been drooling over as of late.
"random001" (random001)
12/20/2017 at 06:44, STARS: 1
STEMpunk is a new term for me, but apparently it’s one I love. That’s awesome.
Spyker always made some of my favorite interiors.
"CobraJoe" (cobrajoe)
12/20/2017 at 08:58, STARS: 0
STEMpunk is a great term.
I really hope it catches on outside of the “Expensive toy” category.
The closest we get right now is the toggle switches in Minis and in the Mustang.
It’s always been easier for an auto manufacturer to cover up any mechanical devices instead of making them look good.
"BaconSandwich is tasty." (baconsandwich)
12/20/2017 at 12:30, STARS: 0
I want to build a Locost that looks like that! And STEMpunk is a perfect term for it!