Those that have a passion for record players, this one is for you. Even though it is a concept this creative bathroom sink and faucet is designed to look like classic record player. The concept design was done by Pato Casa.  Would you put this in your bathroom?

This is a beautiful carbon fiber bicycle, which was painted with completely black paint becomes why not? It's almost invisible at night. The Urban Stealth single-speed bicycle is inspired by the F-117 Nighthawk aircraft. The B-9 NH Urban Stealth concept bicycle was designed and made by BME. It features a carbon fiber frame and fork, one piece carbon stem-handlebar, BME Design's unique carbon S72 Saddle system, and CNC machined alloy cranks custom designed for the B-9 NH.

This concept mouse is something I would have in my home computer setup. It was inspired by the iconic design of the Eames Lounge Chair, Shane Chen's lounge mouse elevates the humble input device. True to the original, the base is formed from bent plywood with a cutout on the bottom for a black plastic plate housing the battery, optical sensor, and power switch. The top surface is appropriately covered with black leather, save for the scroll wheel, providing a luxurious feel fitting for its inspiration. While it remains a concept, there isn't yet any plans for a real-world example but I'm hoping it does!

Welcome to Bikespiration part 21.  Yes! We are now over 20 installments of bikespiration and they only keep getting better.  Since winter is a little dull. I thought I would add bikes that have tons of color to bright your thoughts of riding again once winter passes.  So enjoy.

Feel free to contact us at The Collective Loop if you have ideas for future Bikespriations.

Check out the other installments - Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, Part 11, Part 12, Part 13, Part 14, Part 15, Part 16, Part 17, Part 18 , Part 19, Part 20

Jessica Sjöstedt‘s champagne bottle packaging concept for Devout Champagne catches the eyes and has a great geometrical style. The unusually-shaped packaging has a drawstring at the top and comes apart in the middle. With its pleasing polygonal pattern and pastel tones, it’s certainly not like other Champagne boxes that I have seen on the market. What do you think of this concept packaging?



Source: Feeldesain

The US currency is a little boring to me, however these new concept dollar bills are something I would carry around in style.  The creator Travis Purrington revamped the US dollar bills with a more modern twist as part of his Master's thesis at the Basel School of Design in Switzerland. Check out the images below for the new design's.  If you want more information on these design's check it out on Mashable.



Images by: Travis Purrington

Now here is a Kit Bike that gives your bike a different meaning for portability. This sleek single-speed breaks down and fits into your very sexy Eddie Bauer sailcloth messenger tote. The Kit Bike is a very minimalistic two-wheeler and comes with 21 easy-to-assemble parts. With its easy-to-follow instructions and interlocking hollow tubes connected by twist joints, you will have this bike put together and taken down in no time. Oh, did I mention it was the winner of 2014 Red Dot Award. If you didn't know, know you know.

The handlebars are well just cork. The frame is made out of lightweight aluminum with steel hubs. The seat's is Corinthian leather and oh did I mention that it has no breaks. So you're going to have to stop with your feet like you did as a kid. Enough information, check out the video below.





Source: Thrillist.com

German design studio DING3000 has developed the "Concept 1865", an e-velocipede, in collaboration with BASF. The ready-to-ride prototype features an electric drive and is made almost entirely of modern BASF plastics. Only the brake, axles and motor are still made of metal. 24 different polymer applications, such as bearing-less all-plastic pedals made of 'ultra-son' and puncture-proof tires made of 'infinergy' — a closed cell expanded thermoplastic polyurethane — are featured in the construction of the 'concept 1865'. The seat of the concept 1865 is detachable and holds the battery for the electric drive. The tires also have integrated LED's and inlaid optical wave-guides are concealed in the forks of the bike.


Images by © refael krotez

Source: Designboom

Riding with a bag is great and all, but what if it could be better? Introducing the SEIL (Safe Enjoy Interact Light) Bag, which is a wearable signal light for cyclists. Lee Myung Su is the designer behind the SEIL Bag. It’s basically a bag with a wireless remote control that the bikers can use to display signals on the back of the bag, such as left or right signals, cruise signal, stop signal, or an emergency signal. And it's also a very fashionable bag to hold your stuff, but I'm sure you got the point by now. This concept won a Red Dot Design Award back in 2010, and now Lee is back with plans for turning it into a reality with the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for the bag. The SEIL system is currently up for funding on Kickstarter.



Source: ohgizmo.com

Unifold is an experimental project that explores ways to construct footwear with one piece of die cut pattern.  Made of EVA material, this design is easily recyclable.  Wouldn't this be sweet to have a pair of shoes that you could put together and then take apart to save space in your home for your shoes?  Who knows they could be the next TOMS.

This "Growler" concept city commuter is just a working sketch prototype in a series of thoughts on what we carry around with us and the importance of those items.  They took a  Growler from a local pub and set off to design a bike around it. Awesome! With or without the beer, this changed how we view typical beach/city cruisers.

29er fat wheel set, monarch springer front end, 2 speed internal kickback hub, disc brakes.



photos: dean van dis

Designers Maxim Mezentsev & Aleksander Suhih have created such a useful keyboard concept.  The E-Inkey Keyboard helps you remember shortcuts for all of your applications. The keyboard keys would show custom buttons for each program that you use (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, etc). So how many designer would love something like this!



Source: Wanken