# Computer-Created Locomotives The Miguel Rivera Hard Drive Sculptures are Heavily Detailed By Senduran Bhakthakumaran | Published 2012-04-11 | Updated 2012-04-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miguel-rivera-hard-drive-sculptures References: [whatthecool](http://whatthecool.com/post/3485349326/motorcycle-made-out-of-harddrives/) & [wired](http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/12/hard-drives-sculpture/all/1) A true artist is one who uses the most unlikely resources to create amazing pieces much like the Miguel Rivera [hard drive sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-skeleton-hard-disk). By ear they sound somewhat deadbeat, but if one was to take a look at these computer-recycled creations, they would definitely not stop staring. Instead of trashing one's computer next time it defects, perhaps a little creative thinking could translate the dead material into roaring [motorcycle sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Porsche-911-carrera) to adorn a dull desk. The best part about this series of creations is the level of detail. These [spare part cycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-capsule-1) could be used as design ideas for actual vehicles! Rivera wanted to use the metallic pieces to make heavy looking sculptures and that is exactly what he's done. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Computer-recycled Creations:** Transforming computer parts into sculptures showcases the potential for upcycling in the art world. - **Detail-oriented Designs:** The intricate level of detail in the hard drive sculptures highlights the value of craftsmanship and precision in creative works. - **Spare Part Cycles:** Using spare parts from computers to create motorcycle sculptures sparks ideas for innovative and eco-friendly design in the automotive industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The Miguel Rivera hard drive sculptures demonstrate the potential for combining technology and art to create visually stunning pieces. - **Upcycling and Sustainability:** Repurposing computer components into intricate sculptures showcases the possibilities for sustainable design practices and circular economy principles. - **Automotive Manufacturing:** The concept of utilizing spare parts from computers to produce motorcycle sculptures presents disruptive innovation opportunities for incorporating recycled materials and unique designs in the automotive industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-vintage-apple-computers.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Monolithic Desktop Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unidentifed-hard-disk-drive.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [CD-Comprised Towering Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratagems.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md)