Mike, a monowheel, came to life as an experimental project built around a salvaged 2-wheeler engine. This was a ground-breaking DIY project that introduced us to the world of hands-on shop floor machining, fabrication and assembly. A fiendishly difficult ride to master, Mike nevertheless entertained anyone brave enough to try it, while also drawing amused admiration from onlookers.

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Components fabricated from Steel, Aluminium, Copper and Nylon were combined in a 'steampunk' aesthetic to produce this fully functional monowheel. Mike was showcased at the National Institute of Design's 2008 graduation show and took centre stage in the Transportation & Automobile Design gallery. The entire project was made possible thanks to unwavering support from NID’s Faculty of Industrial Design and dedicated team of workshop staff.

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