Beijing-Style Urban DJ Trike

A while ago Bikejuju guest poster Jeff Stracco shared a great set of images of the utility trikes of Beijing.

Filipino-American designer Jonathan Igharas has taken inspiration from tricycles like those in his design for a a mobile A/V unit called the Ant A/V Trike.

Inspired by bicycle and tricycle cultures worldwide, the Ant AV Tricycle was conceptualized to become both a vehicle and platform for urban communication and interaction, and a method to alter and transcend common perceptions associated with current pedal powered mobility and transportation.

By appropriating a utility tricycle from Beijing and re-introducing it into the context of contemporary urban street culture, this music inspired trike enables DJs and VJs to freely roam city streets and meander through the narrowest of alleyways.

Powered by a rechargeable marine battery and a power inverter, the Ant AV Tricycle is designed to house the essential audio/visual equipment to create sensory-filled social interventions and use public space as a play space.

Sliding rails allow for quick deployment and easy access to the platform contained within, making it possible to move from one location to the next without additional, repetitive setup. A side-access storage cabinet provides a space to store extra wires and other miscellaneous items.

Via the charming blog For The Love of Bikes, via NotCot. Thematically related to Made in Queens.