DAILY INSPIRATION.
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ART&DESIGN: Ian Galvin CX500 Illustrated Prints
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Moto-Mucci Honda CX500 Illustration
by Ian Galvin
Get yours here.Now up for sale in the webstore are these limited edition prints by Designer / Illustrator Ian Galvin, depicting the Moto-Mucci Honda CX500. Only 50 prints will be made, each one hand numbered by the artist. Posters are 12x18" format printed on heavy 100 lbs. paper.
DAILY INSPIRATION: Roadrunner by Suhann
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Roadrunner
Designed, built and photographed by Suhann
Assistance: Sandee
The untainted mind of a design student has always been something I try to bring myself back to again and again. Knowing too much can limit your creativity, setting up road blocks and creating turbulence in the flow of idealistic design. To some this is called "function", which I'm told is a necessary part of a complete idea, but to begin a project by laying out all possible issues seems counter intuitive. The untainted student mind works in a different way - start with the ideal solution and work backwards until it's possible. Some may also recognize this as the Steve Jobs approach.
Let's introduce Suhann, a Shih Chien University Industrial Design student. Suhann saw a disconnect between his two loves, motorcycles and "streamlined" vintage design.
"I wonder[ed], why is [it] that all vintage motorcycles look the same? Since I couldn't find the ideal looking [bike], I'd like to build one myself."
His inspiration for the concept he would call Roadrunner came from floatplanes.
"The concept is based on the elevating trellis structure of old floatplanes. The body is composed by three volumes, which create spaces within, making the body much lighter visually."
The basis for bringing this design to fruition was the Honda Super Cub 90, although there isn't much left. In order to execute his vision of the trellis structure, Suhann constructed a completely new frame. The main volumes were hammered and smoothed out of aluminum sheet. The upper volume is characteristic of the streamlined shape of vintage prop planes from tip to tail, and houses a small compartment within. The middle volume is the fuel tank, reminiscent of the bombs carried by old WWII planes. The lower volume features a large aerodynamic duct to cool the horizontally mounted cylinder of the Super Cub. A monoshock suspension was incorporated to assist in cleaning up the overall look and to keep in line with the interior negative space. Custom high-rise rearset pegs were fitted to complete the low slung racing position of the bike.
The end result is stunning. A truly idealistic design brought to fruition that will cause you to reevaluate the way you go about tackling a solution instead of a problem.
ART&DESIGN: Højmark Cycles Brand Identity, by Ineo Designlab
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Højmark Cycles Brand Identity
Berlin
"Højmark Cycles produces custom-made bicycles from the workshop in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg district. With an uncompromising focus on craftsmanship and a keen eye for detail, representing Højmark Cycles a genuine love for cycling in all its forms."
Brand Identity: The outward expression of a brand – including its name, trademark, communications, and visual appearance.
DAILY INSPIRATION: Fuel Bespoke Motorcycles' 1984 BMW R80 S Trial
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1984 BMW R80 S Trial
Taking inspiration from the International Six Day Trials of the 60's, Fuel built this bike to be light, nimble and purposeful off road. Given Fuel's off road experience with their annual SCRAM! Africa tours, I'd say the bike's new owner will be much pleased blasting his new machine around the Australian Alps where he lives.
THE GARAGE: Chicago Photographer Doug McGoldrick Stops By
/Chicago photographer Doug McGoldrick stopped by the garage this past week to shoot some photos and talk bikes. Doug is a photography instructor at Columbia College who in his spare time has started shooting the vintage bike builder scene in the city. Check out more of his work through the link above and feel free to get in contact with him if you're a local wrencher.
