The Wotch from Mercury Poster is a popular piece of memorabilia that is often found in science fiction and space enthusiasts' collections. The poster features an artistic representation of a wotch, a fictional creature that was said to inhabit the planet Mercury. The wotch is depicted as a humanoid figure with a slender, silver body and oversized, luminous eyes. It is often shown floating in space, surrounded by a background of stars and planets. The poster's design and coloring give it a futuristic and otherworldly feel. The concept of the wotch originates from a science fiction novel written by an author named Arthur J.
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Someone outside of the former Louisiana territory who celebrates a REAL Mardi Gras or at least as close as you can get way out there on the west coast. Sam Erhard, a graduate at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, designed a unique collection of modular bikepacking frame bags as part of his senior design thesis.
The concept of the wotch originates from a science fiction novel written by an author named Arthur J. MacDowell in the early 20th century. MacDowell claimed to have encountered the wotches during a journey to Mercury in his fictional spacecraft.
Hoodoo Bikepacks by Sam Erhard
Sam Erhard, a graduate at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, designed a unique collection of modular bikepacking frame bags as part of his senior design thesis. We reached out to learn more about the program, the bags, and his inspiration for the project. Find details (and a video Sam produced) here…
The Hoodoo Bikepacks project was completed as a senior design thesis throughout 2019 spring and summer semesters at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA. I recently graduated from the Industrial Design (ID) program there. During my junior year, some friends and I enrolled in a soft goods intensive studio where we fell in love with a side project, a product design that had previously not been a primary focus within the ID department. As a designer/biker/skier/climber I saw the connection to outdoor gear and naturally began to steer my more self-directed school projects to include a soft good whenever possible.
My thesis began with the goal of finding pain points within the bikepacking experience, and addressing those areas of difficulty through design. The first few months of the project were restricted (by design of the curriculum) to research on our topic of interest with the goal of uncovering an interesting problem to design around. I gathered a great deal of second hand research through journals, articles, videos, and interviews with actual bikepackers and bike tourers. After the semester of research, I was pretty sure the problem that I needed to address was balancing the weight of drinking water without eating up too much real estate in the frame pack. At this point, the biggest hang up for me was that–although I had been mountain biking for the majority of my life—I had never even strapped packs to my own bike. So with the best degree of physical fitness that can be expected from a desk-bound design student in late March, I flew to Utah to ride the Kokopelli Trail from Fruita, CO to Moab, UT. I took three and a half days (let’s call it four) to complete the ride on my totally over-packed 160mm Trek Slash, it being the only bike I owned. As far as the bike was concerned, the pain points were evident enough, and would cleary have been less apparent if I had ridden a hardtail or a shorter travel bike. However, limited packing opportunities in the center of the frame geometry forced my to occupy my entire frame pack with a 2.5 l water bladder, while everything else was either in my large seat pack, on my bars, or on my back.
Returning from this trip, I was, A) excited that I could successfully pass the previous week of riding in the desert off as “research,” and B) because I discovered a real problem within bikepacking setups that I could focus on for my design. I realized after that trip that a major issue with weight dispersement on slacker mountain bike frames is simply a lack of mid-frame packing real estate, pushing heavy items into more cumbersome locations such as a seat pack or backpack. So I set out to design a system of bike packs that could work together to maximize packing volume and versatility around the main frame triangle.
The solution I came up with after a couple months of sketching and mocking up test bags in cotton, was a three part frame pack system. Two of the packs have a transformable feature, and one pack is strictly designated to water bladder transport. All of the packs are shaped to fit into a variety of packing arrangements on the frame to accommodate specific needs and weight placements as food and gear quantities may change throughout a ride. When fully assembled, two half frame packs strap to the top of the top tube and the bottom of the downtube, while the framepack fills the entire inner-frame triangle. You can scroll through the different variations below (and be sure to scroll down and watch the video)…
He described them as ethereal beings with advanced intelligence and mystical powers. The Wotch from Mercury Poster gained popularity in the late 20th century, as science fiction and space exploration became increasingly popular among the general public. It became a symbol of fascination with the unknown and a desire to explore the mysteries of the universe. Today, the poster is often sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of science fiction and space exploration. Its unique design and connection to a fictional world make it a cherished piece of memorabilia for fans of the genre. It serves as a reminder of humanity's curiosity and imagination when it comes to the vastness of the universe..
Reviews for "Unearthing the Inspiration behind the Wotch from Mercury Poster"
1. Mary - 2 stars
I was really disappointed with "Wotch from mercury pster". The plot was confusing and hard to follow, and the characters were poorly developed. The acting was also subpar, with the actors delivering their lines in a wooden and unconvincing manner. Overall, I found the film to be a complete waste of time and would not recommend it to others.
2. John - 1 star
"Wotch from mercury pster" was one of the worst movies I have ever seen. The cinematography was terrible, with poorly framed shots and shaky camera work. The special effects were laughably bad and took away from any sense of immersion in the story. The dialogue was also incredibly cheesy and cliché. I struggled to make it through the entire film and was left feeling disappointed and annoyed.
3. Emily - 2 stars
I had high hopes for "Wotch from mercury pster" based on the trailers, but the film fell short of my expectations. The pacing was incredibly slow, with long stretches of time where nothing seemed to be happening. The story was also predictable and lacked any real surprises. I found myself losing interest and struggling to stay engaged with the plot. Overall, I was let down by this film and would not recommend it to others.
4. David - 1.5 stars
I found "Wotch from mercury pster" to be a complete mess. The editing was choppy and disjointed, making it difficult to follow the story. The plot itself was convoluted and confusing, and I had a hard time understanding what was happening. The film also relied heavily on cheap jump scares, which felt overused and ineffective. I was left feeling frustrated and unsatisfied with this movie.
5. Sarah - 2.5 stars
"Wotch from mercury pster" had an interesting premise, but it failed to deliver on its potential. The acting was mediocre at best, with the actors delivering their lines without much conviction or emotion. The film also suffered from a lack of character development, leaving me feeling indifferent towards the protagonists. Additionally, the pacing was uneven, with long periods of boredom interrupted by sudden bursts of action. Overall, I found "Wotch from mercury pster" to be a forgettable and underwhelming film.