Ever since we started following his work, there’s nothing that has come out of Joey Ruiter’s studio that is anything less than exceptional. Whether it’s a bike, buggy, boat or snowmobile, if it bears the Ruiter name, you can be assured it’s going to have a wild design far outside the norm that includes more than a few sharp corners and angles. Case in point–the Joey Ruiter NOMOTO Concept Motorcycle you see here. At first glance, it kind of looks like a high school drinking fountain connected to an air conditioner, but that’s all part of the charm. This vehicle is as much about being a motorcycle with concealed features as it is about blending into its surroundings. As Ruiter puts it, “I wanted to create a piece that is museum-worthy that’s completely unnoticeable and so familiar, you’re just going to walk past it.” Looks like any other graffiti-covered piece of hardware on the street, but when you push a button, it rises up to expose the wheels, the panel hiding the bars slides down and a seat pops out from the back so you can ride away in retro-future style.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
