tim burton’s batman returns batmobile brings gotham’s gothic machine to life

tim burton’s batman returns batmobile brings gotham’s gothic machine to life

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automotive curiosity

automotive curiosity comprises projects that use cars or various parts of vehicles in the making of sculptural and digital art, photography, furniture design and new technology.

lume traveler’s lightest caravan hides a pull-out kitchen in its aluminum shell

lume traveler’s lightest caravan hides a pull-out kitchen in its aluminum shell

the compact aluminum trailer moves cooking outdoors to leave more of its interior free for sleeping and sitting.

daily desk

MSCHF bends and twists LEXUS cars into surreal full-scale sculptures

MSCHF bends and twists LEXUS cars into surreal full-scale sculptures

what kind of afterlife can salvaged stained-glass give a burned-out porsche?

what kind of afterlife can salvaged stained-glass give a burned-out porsche?

world’s first flying car is currently being assembled by hand in california

matthew burgos

remembering ford nucleon atomic car, a vehicle with nuclear reactor that was never produced

remembering ford nucleon atomic car, a vehicle with nuclear reactor that was never produced

matthew burgos

from six wheels to integrated pool table, take a look at some of the wackiest vintage cars

from six wheels to integrated pool table, take a look at some of the wackiest vintage cars

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oversized hood of custom-built vehicle ‘beast’ extends more than half of the car’s total length

oversized hood of custom-built vehicle ‘beast’ extends more than half of the car’s total length

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electric bubble car for kids drives them to places on its own and without adults on board

electric bubble car for kids drives them to places on its own and without adults on board

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revisit the 1985 pulse autocycle, a jet-like vehicle with sliding canopy and ‘tandem’ seats

revisit the 1985 pulse autocycle, a jet-like vehicle with sliding canopy and ‘tandem’ seats

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foam-made delorean car from back to the future hovers in the air using drone technology

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drivable ‘cab over evolved’ six-wheeler draws design from hot wheels diecast models

drivable ‘cab over evolved’ six-wheeler draws design from hot wheels diecast models

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wooden bentley continental GT replicates the original car with sculpted gauges and speakers

wooden bentley continental GT replicates the original car with sculpted gauges and speakers

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ben tuna resurrects corroded porsche 911 into art car with cathedral-inspired stained glass

ben tuna resurrects corroded porsche 911 into art car with cathedral-inspired stained glass

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world’s narrowest fiat panda drives around as fully functional, single-seater electric car

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kenny scharf unveils iconic KarBombz! art car in full scale and toy-sized hot wheels version

kenny scharf unveils iconic KarBombz! art car in full scale and toy-sized hot wheels version

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it’s a pink party with gustaf westman’s camping gear and picnic table for mercedes-benz CLA

it’s a pink party with gustaf westman’s camping gear and picnic table for mercedes-benz CLA

the swedish designer is the second act of the car company’s class of creators initiative after ice spice’s molten chrome car.

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twisted T-bug is a modified beetle custom-built for the desert and off-road terrains

twisted T-bug is a modified beetle custom-built for the desert and off-road terrains

matthew burgos

flying supercar for everyone: klein vision unveils prototype of aircar for mass production

flying supercar for everyone: klein vision unveils prototype of aircar for mass production

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mercedes-benz unveils molten chrome CLA car by ice spice with diamond chain jewelry

mercedes-benz unveils molten chrome CLA car by ice spice with diamond chain jewelry

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interview: vintage MINI with off-grid trailer roams around tokyo as listening minibar MIDORI

interview: vintage MINI with off-grid trailer roams around tokyo as listening minibar MIDORI

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caselani’s neo-retro type-ami car draws design from citroën HY van produced in post-war era

caselani’s neo-retro type-ami car draws design from citroën HY van produced in post-war era

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omnidirectional drift bike with wheels made of circus balls glides in any direction

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benedict radcliffe and INK reshape porsche 959 car into glowing steel tube sculptures

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crafting plastics 3D prints lexus car as interactive bio-based installation in miami

crafting plastics 3D prints lexus car as interactive bio-based installation in miami

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Kung fu time clock shows a classic image of chinese martial arts

Kung fu time clock shows a classic image of chinese martial arts

whenwatch

china from ~~$ 110~~ $ 95

Magnetic Vase - Unique Table Centerpiece | Set of 5

Magnetic Vase - Unique Table Centerpiece | Set of 5

Peleg Design

US $ 49.90

Iga-yaki Cup – Wabi-Sabi Porcelain with Hydrangea Glaze

Iga-yaki Cup – Wabi-Sabi Porcelain with Hydrangea Glaze

Asemi Co.

japan from $ 54

18k Gold 'Chubby Babies' Studs

18k Gold 'Chubby Babies' Studs

Carla Morrison Fine Jewelry

US $ 1280

Custom Wall Mural - Ombre

Custom Wall Mural - Ombre

MARTINA BANOZIC TEXTILES

croatia from $ 89

Airframe - picture frame brings the window seat indoors

Airframe - picture frame brings the window seat indoors

TEEV

south korea ~~$ 99~~ $ 89

architects are assholes mugs make a cheeky statement

architects are assholes mugs make a cheeky statement

krista jahnke

canada $ 21.95

Knit necklace, 3D printed statement necklace

Knit necklace, 3D printed statement necklace

monocircus

japan $ 162

BesoVida food-grade silicone kitchenware & S+ Cutlery sturdy yet lightweight utensils

BesoVida food-grade silicone kitchenware & S+ Cutlery sturdy yet lightweight utensils

Twowgo

taiwan from ~~$ 46~~ $ 42

V / envelope and key holder is an elegant bill organizer

V / envelope and key holder is an elegant bill organizer

ChiHong

taiwan $ 55

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competitions

Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027

Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027

Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026

Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027

Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026

International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026

2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027

Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027

2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026

Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027

Compasso d’Oro International Design Award 2027 deadline: january 20th, 2027

Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

2026 London Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 17th, 2026

Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027

Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026

International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026

2027 MUSE Design Awards deadline: april 15th, 2027

Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027

2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026

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