Steampunk: A way of life for some designers
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Victorian all-in-one
Victorian all-in-one
Lots of people think of steampunk as hobby, but for some designers it is an art form that translates into a way of life. For steampunk artist Jake von Slatt, steampunking modern computers is a way to make functional art.
Photo courtesy of Jake von Slatt.
Check out another TechRepublic gallery that features Mr. von Slatt’s work: Mod your computer keyboard, steampunk style.
All-in-one
All-in-one
The all-in-one with all steampunk components. Notice the pointing device.
Photo courtesy of Jake von Slatt.
Fully functional
Fully functional
Steampunk isn’t just about the aesthetic. This computer is fully functional.
Photo courtesy of Jake von Slatt.
Steampunk antiquated PC
Steampunk antiquated PC
Every part of the system has been recreated in steampunk style.
Photo courtesy of Jake von Slatt.
Steampunk keyboard
Steampunk keyboard
This keyboard is fully functional for daily use.
Photo courtesy of Jake von Slatt.
Monitor controls
Monitor controls
Every detail is remade. This is a close-up of monitor controls.
Photo courtesy of Jake von Slatt.
Real antiques
Real antiques
The legs on this flat screen LCD monitor were the inspiration for the entire project. The legs are antique brass gaslight arms.
Photo courtesy of Jake von Slatt.
Flat panel LCD
Nightlight
Jake von Slatt
Jake von Slatt
Mr. von Slatt of The Steampunk Workshop posing with his steampunk guitar.
Photo courtesy of Jake von Slatt.
Computational engine
Computational engine
This steampunk computer is rather large and custom built.
Photo courtesy of Richard Nagy of Datamancer.net.
Disc drive
Disc drive
A close-up of the computational engine’s disc drive.
Photo courtesy of Richard Nagy of Datamancer.net.
Gears box
Gears box
What is inside this box with intricate gears?
Photo courtesy of Richard Nagy of Datamancer.net.
Gears up close
Old book
Old book
What is this old book doing on Richard Nagy’s desk?
Photo courtesy of Richard Nagy of Datamancer.net.
Flatbed scanner
Flatbed scanner
That’s no book! It’s a custom steampunk flatbed scanner.
Photo courtesy of Richard Nagy of Datamancer.net.
Reliquary keyboards
Reliquary keyboards
These boxes hide steampunk keyboards.
Photo courtesy of Richard Nagy of Datamancer.net.
Inside the reliquary keyboard box
Inside the reliquary keyboard box
The lid opens to reveal a fully functional keyboard, complete with padded wrist rest.
Photo courtesy of Richard Nagy of Datamancer.net.
Keys up-close
Keys up-close
One of the neatest things about steampunk is the attention to detail. Each keyboard has its own aesthetic.
Photo courtesy of Richard Nagy of Datamancer.net.
Richard Nagy
Richard Nagy
Mr. Nagy of Datamancer.net in his steampunk workshop. The clothes are proof that steampunk is more than a hobby.
Photo courtesy of Richard Nagy of Datamancer.net.
