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Steampunk: A way of life for some designers

By nicolebremernash August 28, 2010, 12:43 PM PDT

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Steampunk: A way of life for some designers

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.

Steampunk: A way of life for some designers

All-in-one

All-in-one

The all-in-one with all steampunk components. Notice the pointing device.

Photo courtesy of Jake von Slatt.

Steampunk: A way of life for some designers

Fully functional

Fully functional

Steampunk isn’t just about the aesthetic. This computer is fully functional.

Photo courtesy of Jake von Slatt.

Steampunk: A way of life for some designers

Steampunk antiquated PC

Steampunk antiquated PC

Every part of the system has been recreated in steampunk style.

Photo courtesy of Jake von Slatt.

Steampunk: A way of life for some designers

Steampunk keyboard

Steampunk keyboard

This keyboard is fully functional for daily use.

Photo courtesy of Jake von Slatt.

Steampunk: A way of life for some designers

Monitor controls

Monitor controls

Every detail is remade. This is a close-up of monitor controls.

Photo courtesy of Jake von Slatt.

Steampunk: A way of life for some designers

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.

Steampunk: A way of life for some designers

Flat panel LCD

Flat panel LCD

This flat panel LCD monitor is a real work of art.

Photo courtesy of Jake von Slatt.

Steampunk: A way of life for some designers

Nightlight

Nightlight

Steampunk isn’t just about computers.

Photo courtesy of Jake von Slatt.

Steampunk: A way of life for some designers

Jake von Slatt

Jake von Slatt

Mr. von Slatt of The Steampunk Workshop posing with his steampunk guitar.

Photo courtesy of Jake von Slatt.

Steampunk: A way of life for some designers

Computational engine

Computational engine

This steampunk computer is rather large and custom built.

Photo courtesy of Richard Nagy of Datamancer.net.

Steampunk: A way of life for some designers

Disc drive

Disc drive

A close-up of the computational engine’s disc drive.

Photo courtesy of Richard Nagy of Datamancer.net.

Steampunk: A way of life for some designers

Gears box

Gears box

What is inside this box with intricate gears?

Photo courtesy of Richard Nagy of Datamancer.net.

Steampunk: A way of life for some designers

Gears up close

Gears up close

Intricate gear work.

Photo courtesy of Richard Nagy of Datamancer.net.

Steampunk: A way of life for some designers

Old book

Old book

What is this old book doing on Richard Nagy’s desk?

Photo courtesy of Richard Nagy of Datamancer.net.

Steampunk: A way of life for some designers

Flatbed scanner

Flatbed scanner

That’s no book! It’s a custom steampunk flatbed scanner.

Photo courtesy of Richard Nagy of Datamancer.net.

Steampunk: A way of life for some designers

Reliquary keyboards

Reliquary keyboards

These boxes hide steampunk keyboards.

Photo courtesy of Richard Nagy of Datamancer.net.

Steampunk: A way of life for some designers

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.

Steampunk: A way of life for some designers

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.

Steampunk: A way of life for some designers

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.

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