kevin cyr camper kart and bike on show

kevin cyr camper kart and bike on show


'camper kart'

in continuation of our coverage of artist kevin cyr and his 'camper' series, both
the kart and bike design by cyr is currently on presentation for 'pignon sur rue' at
la maison folie de wazemmes in lille, france from april 2-june 6, 2010.



'camper kart' is a pop up camper constructed out of shopping carts. the project is an
investigation into habitats and house, recycling and ecology and finally, exploration
and mobility. for more information, read our previous designboom article on
'camper kart' here.


back view


back view


camper can be retracted inside the boxed base






interior of camper








'camper bike'

'camper bike', coined as a functioning sculptural piece is made up of a camper supported
on top of a modified bike frame. with all amenities neatly compacted inside the camper,
this mobile unit allow users to move from place to place with the added convenience of
a portable shelter. to read more about the 'camper bike', visit our designboom article here.


the 'camper bike' has been the subject of many paintings


'camper bike' sketch


'camper bike' sketch
fiona db
04.26.10  
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"lŽes-KART-go-t" :)
yazzO   04.26.10
Can you somehow tie in a paraplegic so only uses arm-cranks and wheelchair access 2????? Very nice, I like it!
Angus Brown   04.26.10
You get a free portrait of Mao according to the upper sketch. ;D
mankind   04.26.10
The cart is an eloquent social statement, but it looks unsafe to sleep in, the center of gravity is too high.
Exxtremitie   04.27.10

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