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The Inspirations Collection gathers objects, places and ideas worth a closer look, from design and technology to moments that changed what seemed possible.
Beyond Skin Deep
Something is striking about viewing cutaways of objects. One has the sense of being invited into a secret world, allowing us to see what lies beneath the skin of an object and how it is made.
Prospective Perspective
Given the bivouac's interest in alternative futures, it is great to see more sophisticated provocations in videos like "One Hundred Hunters" from Nigel Stanford.
Timeless Timekeeping
The Rolex GMT-Master II is an excellent timepiece. This remarkable piece of human engineering and mechanical artistry inspires.
Just Ship It Series: Cadillac Cien
Although debuting way back in 2002, once the ELR starts shipping in January, kindly return your attention to the Cien, please, Cadillac.
Sci-Fi Illustrator Visionary Peter Elson
Future User Interfaces (or FUIs) have been buzzing lately at the bivouac. This got me thinking about how my interest in FUIs and things like "science faction."
Trailing Trailers
This recent IIHS crash test footage is scary stuff and good to keep in mind the next time you find yourself following a semi truck. Why not back off just a bit?
Farnsworth House
An earlier bivouac post spoke to the merit of building items with Lego Technic. Depending on the kit, one can gain a genuine appreciation for certain mechanical relationships within drive trains, limited slip differentials, pistons and camshafts, and the like. It turns out that a recent encounter with Lego's Architecture series had a similar effect, leading to a renewed appreciation for Mies van der Rohe's iconic Farnsworth House.
Still Hyped By "Hyper-Matrix"
This "Hyper-Matrix" work from the media artist group Jonpasang made the rounds a while ago. Still, seeing it again, as well as the "making of" video, gives me a newfound respect for those who are taking experiences like this squarely to new levels of execution and excitement.
Enlightened Signature Elements
The Cadillac ELR design has been getting much attention at the bivouac lately. In addition to the striking design and progressive technologies inside and out, various small details stand out.
Star Wars Figures Bring a Large Figure
Whether you are a fan of George Lucas's Star Wars saga or not, one has to respect this collection of Star Wars figures. Displayed creatively, it strangely evokes some modern Bayeux Tapestry.
Cadillac ELR: Faithful to the Concept
With the release of the production version of the Cadillac ELR at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this past week, General Motors proved that the resurgence of the American automotive industry continues.
Eyes are the Window to the Soul
There have been some fantastic things happening lately in the world of LED lighting for vehicles. More efficient and robust than traditional lighting, they adorn most new car models.
The Future of Phones
Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of contributing some thoughts that informed Alexis Madrigal's Atlantic article "iPhone 5? Yawn. What Will the 'Phone' of 2022 Look Like?"
Final Fantasy Holographic Interfaces
There are many excellent examples of holographic interfaces interspersed throughout the film “Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within.”
BMW Motorrad ConnectedRide
Daytime lighting, adaptive non-blinding headlights, speed limit sensing, vehicle-to-vehicle cross-traffic assistance, and collision mitigation, all on a motorcycle? Yes, please. The sooner, the better.
Witty Knitting
Vík Prjónsdóttir is a collective of Icelandic designers that one day decided to start collaborating with an old knitting factory in the countryside of Iceland.
New York Times Budget Puzzle
Frustrated with the way Congress is handling the nation’s budget? Take a look and try to balance the budget for yourself.
BMW Breaks Barriers with M1
BMW has long been breaking performance barriers with each successive model in their M range, and the new 1 Series M is no exception. In this nicely choreographed video, they take things to a new level, which would undoubtedly make Tanner proud.
Building Empathy
For those who could swear that their car had to have been built late on a Friday afternoon or bought a pure lemon, try building an 8070 over a weekend.
