tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014386266409266672.post1600150373390742354..comments2024-02-26T05:13:17.554-08:00Comments on Art & Industry: Gone........back to the shop.michael downeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14346880175611497080noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014386266409266672.post-32316260339279664092011-04-14T18:10:27.639-07:002011-04-14T18:10:27.639-07:00*http://a4.l3-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/76/4a...*http://a4.l3-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/76/4afe45f2e21243119827290530f56637/l.jpgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6014386266409266672.post-66928285022956646042011-04-14T18:05:48.942-07:002011-04-14T18:05:48.942-07:00What about externalizing the mechanisms flush to t...What about externalizing the mechanisms flush to the body so it maintains a streamlined-form but reinforces proof-of-concept for added interest? Hiding everything makes perfect sense, but some very interesting designs dating back to Dieter (and beyond): <br /><br />(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ijjyqoR1Pz8/SWZyURT3ZWI/AAAAAAAAD8w/BRt0_cjmv7g/s400/DieterRams.jpg) <br /><br />....prove that exposing functions can add severe interest to the design as oppossed to being just another bike frame/record player when functionality is the primary design driver?<br /><br />I think that regardless, the design will speak volumes based on the amount of thought put into it thus far (and am looking forward to the final concept), but I wouldn't rule out hiding mechanisms quite yet.<br /><br />Im thinking CNC-routed paths for the cables with a clever peg-'keep in' system to essentially reveal what would be just underneath the surface, would add interest to the whole concept of the bike itself? Consider rounded-rectangular "windows" along the path that give you glimpses of the routing. (route the paths, then cover every few inches with pre-shaped 'closure' sections?).<br /><br />To have such a cable-based bike in terms of functionality, hiding everything kind of negates the fun of showing the engineering process involved with pulling off such a feat.<br /><br />Would sign up for your class Mike, but I'm outta there in June. Will see you around town however.<br /><br />Either way, make sure the damn kickstand works solid, I think this area alone could potentially be an area of immense innovation. <br /><br />Simonsimonhttp://www.simonandrewmartin.comnoreply@blogger.com