Atoms are the New Bits - The Future is DIY

Apologies for lack of synthesis on large topics, but this article from Wired Magazine is a great read.

In particular is the project "Local Motors" - that is an open source platform for designing a car through co-creation. Then for an added twist, they help you build it yourself. Technically if you have all the skills and equipment you can buy the kit at cost and build yourself, but the community and skills developed from building your own dream car is where the value of the project truly comes into play.

All the visual language is masculine, concept car, teenage boy fantasy, but the process is very fascinating.