Steampunk Lego!

Lego Master Builder Academy- Invention Designer

Lego Master Builder Academy- Invention Designer

TRAVEL TO THE PAST… AND DESIGN THE FUTURE! – Launch your Invention Designer adventure! LEGO Master Builders merge the futuristic idea of time-travel with the clockwork gears and puffing steam-engines of the Victorian 1800′s – Steampunk! 

Steampunk is a science-fiction art-form that imagines the future as people might have in the past. Let it inspire all kinds of new ideas, and pick up some tips from professional LEGO designers on how to make your creations look futuristic, industrial or just plain cool!

via The Brick Blogger | Lego Club (CODE:L4MBA)

Steampunk Project: Guardian, Steampunk Vespa by Pulsar Projects

Lo and behold, look what was in my inbox this morning. 

Isn't it totally freaking beautiful? I want one with a side car and a be-goggled steam puppy side kick. 

The Guardian, custom steampunk Vespa was designed by Greek sculptor Cris Cofitis of Pulsar Projects –more photos and info via Auto Evolution.

Remember the Mini Cooper Countryman? These vehicle mods are totally amazing. 

The Steampunk Museum

©Steampunk Museum Logo Design by Zandra Stratford

This project has been under wraps for several months and I'm delighted to be able to share it with you finally. My friend Kevin, The Airship Ambassador has been working hard to launch The Steampunk Museum. I did the logo design and art direction for the website, and can't wait until the grand vision is implemented. This is sure to be a fantastic resource for all things steampunk.

The beta site is up just in time for a soft launch at SteamCon this coming weekend. Please have a look and be sure to bookmark it so you don't miss anything. You can also stay connected via Twitter (@steampunkmuseum) and on Facebook.

Here is the original concept design for the website so you can see where it's going. Have a look and let us know what you think!

©Steampunk Museum Art Direction by Zandra Stratford

©Steampunk Museum Art Direction by Zandra Stratford

Steampunk Project: Mini Cooper Countryman

I was just thinking today that it has been entirely too long since I've blogged. Then I saw this absolutely breathtaking photo of the Steampunk Mini Cooper Countryman on Pinterest (via Mystic Pieces) and I knew it was just the thing to get me back. The design project is from Carlex Design Europe (via Clockwerker)

I don't even know where to start here, but perhaps wiping my chin might be a good place. Just. WOW. I used to drive a Mini Cooper before we moved to the country and I'd be lying if I said I didn't miss driving ChaCha (that was her name) every single day.

The design and execution of this work is just stunning, I personally would love to see a version that incorporated some woodwork, but honestly, if I had the means I would happily buy this car as is. Seriously, it's taken me forever to write this post because I keep scrolling back up to have another look, and I can't help picturing my little steampunk family bombing around in it.

Stunning Beer Bottle & Plumbing Pipe Lamps

 

I am absolutely in love with these lamps. Definitely bookmarking for our future house build/reno.
Lamps made by ZAL Creations in Chicago. Found via Treehugger.

Black Widow

Black Widow Steampunk Chopper from Solifague Design via Dieselpunks

Victoria Steam Exposition II -2011 Show Poster

The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities

The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities Cover design by James Iacobelli

Steampunk Bible

The Steampunk Bible by Jeff Vandermeer and SJ Chambers

Thin Gypsy Thief

Icarus Wings by Thin Gypsy Thief Photography by Winter Wolf Studios