Gallery: This Contraption Turns Your Bicycle Into a Lamp-Making Factory

  • Image may contain Transportation Vehicle Bicycle Bike Human Person Wheel Machine Automobile Car and Clothing
    Photos by Terri Ng
    01

    fixi-factory-05

    In an effort to prepare for a world after peak oil, design student [Mark Colliass](https://twitter.com/tincanboy) has invented a bike accessory that can only be described as Peak Hipster.
  • Image may contain Human Person and Machine
    Photos by Terri Ng
    02

    fixi-factory-03

    His clever contraption transforms a fixie into a rolling factory capable of cranking out arty, limited-edition lampshades that would make killer Etsy listings.
  • Image may contain Tape and Sink Faucet
    Photos by Mark Colliass
    03

    fixi-factory-18

    Colliass is well aware that his rolling lamp factory won't replace Ikea any time soon, but he's excited to have kicked off a discussion.
  • Image may contain Electronics Hardware Computer Mouse Food Egg and Cylinder
    Photos by Mark Colliass
    04

    fixi-factory-06

    "I wanted to emphasize the beauty of making something yourself and how strong a link you can have with your creation," says Colliass.
  • Image may contain Spoke Machine Wristwatch Furniture Chair and Wheel
    Photos by Terri Ng
    05

    fixi-factory-02

    "This is a step in the right direction in terms of getting people to become more involved in what they buy," says Colliass.
  • Image may contain Vehicle Transportation Bike Bicycle Wheel and Machine
    Photos by Terri Ng
    06

    fixi-factory-09

    The project was intended to draw attention to the friction that exists between the world of modern manufacturing and our wasteful consumer society.
  • If you can reattach a bike chain you can build a version of Colliass's gizmo.
    Photos by Mark Colliass
    07

    fixi-factory-12

    If you can reattach a bike chain, you can build a version of Colliass's gizmo.
  • Image may contain Human Person Electronics Camera and Wood
    Photos by Mark Colliass
    08

    fixi-factory-04

    A bespoke rotational casting machine attaches to a bicycle's handlebars.
  • Image may contain Drink Milk and Beverage
    Photos by Mark Colliass
    09

    fixi-factory-07

    A small shot of liquid resin is poured into a rubber mold and it is inserted into the rig. As the rider pedals, the front wheel rotates the mold, sloshing the plastic around the cavity.
  • Image may contain Human Person and Bowl
    Photos by Mark Colliass
    10

    fixi-factory-13

    A chemical transformation begins, and 40 minutes later the rider can remove a fully formed lampshade.
Read More
Is the Electric Trike the Next Big Thing in Shared Micromobility?
Veo is launching accessibility-focused electric tricycles in Denver, with plans to put its e-trikes on the streets nationwide.
Boone Ashworth
What WIRED Writers Would Actually Give Their Moms
Your mom never gets you a thoughtless gift, so you shouldn’t get her one, either. Here’s every cool gift WIRED writers would give their mothers.
Nena Farrell
Which Apple Watch Should You Buy?
Should you splurge on the new Series 11, or will the SE 3 do? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid).
Boutayna Chokrane
12 Adventurous Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, and Outdoorsy People
Let them pick out their own hiking boots. Instead, try gifting a useful blade or a nature journal to delight your outdoorsy friend.
Scott Gilbertson
A Two-Person Startup Has Fixed One of the Most Hated Sounds in Modern Life
Beeeep. Beeeep. Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep.
Jeremy White
Can the New York Times Save Journalism From Our AI Overlords?
In 2023, the Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement. They’ve since spent more than $20 million on the case, and publisher A.G. Sulzberger has no plans to stop fighting it.
Katie Drummond
Silicon Valley’s Next IPO Billionaires Are Coming. Nonprofits Are Ready for Them
Anthropic and OpenAI employees are expected to give generously after their companies go public. “It’s going to be a wild ride,” says one nonprofit leader.
Paresh Dave
The Dyson V16 Piston Animal Can Do It All
Dyson’s new stick vacuum can vacuum and mop in a single cordless device—if you’re willing to really splurge.
Nena Farrell
‘They’re Fucking a Lot of People’: 7-OH Users Brace for DEA Ban
The opioid-like compound, which is found in kratom, can cause brutal withdrawal symptoms and will soon be a controlled substance. Some users tell WIRED it has relieved their pain and anxiety.
Manisha Krishnan
An Extreme Solar Storm May Be Even More Devastating Than Previously Imagined
Scientists have long assumed that there’s an upper limit to the intensity of the solar winds that reach Earth. New research suggests there’s not—and the implications are alarming.
Javier Carbajal
Hugging Face Has a Deepfake Nudes Problem
Researchers tested top image editing models on Hugging Face and found they could easily create explicit deepfakes—and 1,000 image editing prompts show how people use the software.
Matt Burgess
Top Ulta Beauty Promo Codes: 50% Off
Shop the latest beauty trends and save big using an Ulta promo code for beauty tech, makeup, and more.
Boutayna Chokrane