Sepia Lux, the Illuminated Cuttlefish
Designing โthe worldโs only inflated, illuminated, articulated, and animatedโ cuttlefish car for Burning Man took 20 months.
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The Obtainium Cup Rally Is an Inspiring Excuse for Municipal Silliness
Itโs not a race, mind you, itโs a Contraptor’s Rally
Maker Spotlight: Philo Northrup
Philo is a lifelong maker who specializes in upgrading vehicles into truly masterful art cars.
Robot Armies, Fish Cars, and R2-D2 Invade Las Vegas
The 2016 Las Vegas Mini Maker Faire wowed with art cars, interactive glowing art, deconstruction/construction zones, drones, and more.
These Art Cars Are Cruising Across Burning Man in Style
Whether you’re missing Burning Man this year or you’re about to head out to the playa, check out the most impressive art cars that will be cruising the desert.
Fire, Steam, and Trout: The Best Custom Rides at Maker Faire
The San Mateo Fairgrounds is huge. As the home site of Maker Faire Bay Area, it has to be. With thousands of Makers’ exhibits spread across numerous zones of the faire, there was a lot of ground to cover. Walking is all well and good, but rest assured knowing that Makers are serious about their […]
The Crazed, Inspired Vehicles of Maker Faire
There are so many amazing ways in which Makers express themselves in their making. From ingenious electronics to useful crafts to gorgeous works of art, making takes myriad, often hybrid forms. One of the most consistently offbeat and entertaining forms of makery that proudly parades itself around Maker Faire each year is the alternative vehicle, […]
