#challenge 2023

[digitalinformix]

BMW GINA: A Revolutionary Design Concept

BMW GINA

Table of Contents

Introduction: Unveiling the BMW GINA

The Groundbreaking Design of the BMW GINA

GINA's Adaptive Fabric Exterior: A Game Changer

Innovative Features of the BMW GINA

Performance and Technology: Driving the Future

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Conclusion

"BMW GINA 2023" is an upcoming model by BMW, featuring a groundbreaking design concept that incorporates a flexible fabric body and innovative technologies.

Introduction: Unveiling the BMW GINA

When it comes to pushing the boundaries of automotive design, BMW has always been at the forefront. One notable example of their visionary approach is the BMW GINA, a concept car that took the industry by storm with its revolutionary design and forward-thinking features. In this article, we delve into the captivating world of the BMW GINA, exploring its groundbreaking design, innovative features, and its impact on the future of automotive engineering.

The Groundbreaking Design of the BMW GINA

The BMW GINA stunned the world with its unconventional and futuristic design philosophy. GINA, which stands for "Geometry and Functions in 'N' Adaptations," was unveiled in 2008 and challenged the traditional notion of a car's body structure. Instead of relying on rigid metal panels, the GINA featured a flexible fabric skin that could adapt and change its shape according to different driving conditions and user preferences.

GINA's Adaptive Fabric Exterior: A Game Changer

At the heart of the BMW GINA's design lies its adaptive fabric exterior, which is made from a specialized high-tech fabric called Spandex. This innovative material, combined with a network of hidden metal wires and components, allows the car's exterior to morph and transform, giving it an unparalleled level of versatility. The fabric skin stretches and contracts, creating a seamless surface that smoothly adapts to various driving situations, enhancing aerodynamics and improving overall performance.

Innovative Features of the BMW GINA

The BMW GINA showcases a range of cutting-edge features that set it apart from conventional vehicles. One of the standout elements is the movable subframe, which can adjust the shape and position of the car's headlights and grille. This dynamic feature not only enhances aerodynamic efficiency but also allows for a personalized and expressive front-end design.

Additionally, the GINA's doors are a marvel of engineering. Instead of traditional hinged doors, the GINA features articulated metal and fabric wings that elegantly open and close, providing both functionality and aesthetic appeal. This unique design element not only facilitates ease of entry and exit but also adds a touch of theatricality to the overall driving experience.

Performance and Technology: Driving the Future

While the BMW GINA's design is undeniably its standout feature, it is complemented by advanced performance and technology. The concept car is equipped with a powerful engine, delivering exhilarating acceleration and impressive speed. Furthermore, the interior of the GINA boasts a minimalist and driver-centric design, incorporating state-of-the-art technology and intuitive controls that enhance the overall driving experience.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: How does the adaptive fabric exterior of the BMW GINA work?

The adaptive fabric exterior of the BMW GINA is made from a flexible fabric material called Spandex, combined with a network of metal wires and components. This allows the car's exterior to change shape and adapt to different driving conditions and user preferences.

Q2: Can the BMW GINA's fabric skin withstand harsh weather conditions?

Yes, the fabric skin of the BMW GINA is designed to be weather-resistant and durable. It can withstand a variety of weather conditions while maintaining its flexibility and adaptive properties.

Q3: Is the BMW GINA a production car?

No, the BMW GINA is a concept car that showcases innovative design and technology. It was never intended for mass production but rather served as a platform to explore new ideas and push the boundaries of automotive design.

Q4: Are there any plans to incorporate the GINA's design features in future BMW models?

While the exact design features of the BMW GINA may not be directly integrated into future BMW models, the concept car has undoubtedly influenced the brand's design philosophy. The GINA's spirit of innovation and pushing boundaries can be seen in BMW's ongoing pursuit of revolutionary design and cutting-edge technology.

Q5: How does the BMW GINA contribute to the future of automotive engineering?

The BMW GINA represents a leap forward in automotive engineering by challenging traditional design concepts. Its adaptive fabric exterior and innovative features serve as a catalyst for exploring new possibilities and reimagining the future of transportation.

Conclusion

The BMW GINA stands as a testament to BMW's unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of automotive design and engineering. Its groundbreaking concept, featuring an adaptive fabric exterior and innovative features, has captivated automotive enthusiasts and industry experts alike. While the GINA may not have directly influenced mass-produced vehicles, its impact on the future of automotive engineering is undeniable. As BMW continues to embrace innovation and reimagine the possibilities of mobility, the spirit of the BMW GINA will undoubtedly live on in the brand's future endeavors.

[wilkoakdraws]

My 2023 Inktober, done all as Magnus Archives illustrations!

[tinsil]

status effect!

[yuushin7]

So, I had this thought that I could catch up for #TwiYorMonth if I do 2 prompts per day. One current and one old. I'm already one day late hahah, so let's see how far I'll get 😅 These are 1: Forehead kiss and; 15: Reversed Roles

[quicklings]

I would posit that when—First off, it's fun to laugh and second off, sometimes when someone else laughs, it's very funny and then that makes you laugh. So I think that there might have been much more laughing at each other trying not to laugh. Yeah. Is this you explaining why you were crying laughing? Yeah.

Emily Axford on Dimension 20 (as of December 2024) for @figueroths for the @pscentral holiday gif(t) exchange

[chappellsroans]

Zendaya as Tashi Duncan Challengers (2023) dir. Luca Guadagnino

[shorthaltsjester]

watching the sdcc panel and i am just very :) about how sweet their answers to “what are some of the micro moments from the game that have stuck with you the most over the years?” are. taliesin saying what the fuck is up with that which was the first like The Party Gets To Know Each Other moments of c3. travis saying asking his wife if he could kiss her in campaign. marisha going way back to the cannonball competition in campaign one. ashley choosing the beauyasha date but also just the silly goat noise matt made. liam adding onto that to compliment matt roleplaying grass so well and then saying his favourite moment was writing a story for laura and reading it to her as caleb for jester. and then matt saying that was his answer, and that his favourite moments of the game are when they find ways to give gifts to each other whether tangible or not. and sam saying his favourite moments have less to do with the story and is more so when he can just. see his friends across the table from him. when marisha perches and when laura and ashley are (badly) drawing dicks and liam saying he loves when sam sneezes and ashley tells him to stop it and just. yeah. they Are an extremely popular online powerhouse, but i’m so happy that they’re also friends building a world together out of gifts to and love for one another.

like i Am so enamoured with the characters and the world of exandria but the moments when you can feel the love that those people have for each other reach out from behind the stained glass of their performances (to steal a metaphor from brennan lee mulligan) are so extremely special and i am endlessly grateful that they decided to share their silly little home game with the world.

[die-rosastrasse]

October collages in my art journal 🕷️🕸️

old books, paper, gouache, ink; X 2023

[lochlanratliff]

little beast, richard siken + the social network (2010) dir david fincher // challengers (2024) dir luca guadagnino // saltburn (2023) dir emerald fennell

[dommnics]

Little Mermaid era is upon us!

I'm bursting to go check it out this weekend already. I've been drawing fanart in excitement for this adaptation since 2019, so it feels super special now that it's finally here.

Check out more of my work on other platforms!

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[bad-time-storys]

day of Hermitober, prompt: arrow

You know, I wanted to do one of those drawings on top of a picture and today I finally did it!

*The characters are based on an au of @kitsuneisi

[musiquesduciel]

After successfully completing the 100 first-time Movie Challenge this year, I tier-ranked all the movies I watched from Best to Worst. I also ordered them within each tier to show if I considered them Upper A, Lower B, almost-made-it-to-C, etc. It seems tier C had the most movies, followed by B, then A, F and S. Out of the 101, there were 3 movies I DNF which fall directly into F as a result. I've been meaning to do something remotely close to this since Fall 2021 and got close to watching 30 unwatched movies in 2022 but nothing close to 101 for sure.

I've always been a cinephile but I tend to play it safe. I'd rewatch the same few movies over and over again, and rarely ever expanded my horizons to watch new movies. Which is why I have some old cult classics in this list which I finally watched in 2023 after putting them off for years (and even got the mandatory "you watched Kal Ho Na Ho for the first time this year!?"). I'd heard about these unwatched movies, down to knowing the entire plot summary too, but sitting through 2 hours to watch something I may not love didn't seem like a great use of my time when I can just rewatch something I am guaranteed to love, y'know?.

So, I wanted to use this challenge as an opportunity to discover some new gems and break the familiarity habit. I discovered some great music along the way and my playlists had an addition of over 50 new songs this year thanks to this challenge. I knew going in I may find most of these movies just average or draggy, but it was worth finding the top 30 (and countless great music!) for :)

Here's a link for a larger image to see better.

Watching one unwatched movie after another everyday on my watch-list. Since the year started, I've watched:

Kalank (Jan)

Harry Potter and the Dealthy Hallows: Part 2 (Jan)

Delhi Belly (Jan)

Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (Jan-Feb)

Kal Ho Naa Ho (Feb)

Mujhse Dosti Karoge! (Feb 8)

The Zoya Factor (Feb 10)

Daawat-e-Ishq (Feb 11)

Fitoor (Feb 12)

Aashiqui 2 (Feb 13)

Cirkus (DNF)

OK Jaanu (Feb 17)

Malang (Feb 19)

Gori Tere Pyaar Mein (Feb 20-21)

Luv Ka The End (Feb 23)

The Night Manager (Feb 23 going into Feb 24)

A Gentleman (Feb 24-25)

Indoo Ki Jawaani (Feb 26)

Tamasha (Started the first 41 minutes 2022 fall/winter, but finished Feb 27)

Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola (DNF Mar 1)

Band Bajaa Baarat (Mar 1)

Rajneeti (Mar 3 - just started because what a long movie - finished Mar 6)

Sui Dhaaga (Mar 4)

Mimi (Mar 4)

Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (Mar 13)

Pathaan (Mar 15)

Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (Mar 20)

Rockstar (Mar 20 - DNF)

Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai (April 30)

Farzi (May)

Gumraah (June 13)

Luka Chuppi (June 21)

Shehzada (June 23)

Love Aaj Kal 2 (June 24)

Ek Villain Returns (June 25)

Bhediya (finished June 28)

The Night Manager Season 2 (June 29)

Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (July 3)

Pati, Patni aur Woh (July 4-5)

Jab Harry Met Sejal (July 7-11)

Main Tera Hero (July 14)

ABCD 2 (July 15-16)

Dilwale (July 17-18)

Dishoom (July 18)

Judwaa 2 (July 19-21)

Stree (July 21)

Oppenheimer (July 22)

Ek Villain (July 23-24)

Coolie No. 1 (July 25-29)

Jugjugg Jeeyo (July 30)

Ittefaq (Aug 1-2)

Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar (Aug 3-5)

Thank God (Aug 5-6)

Barbie (Aug 7)

Mission Majnu (Aug 8)

Made in Heaven Season 2 (Aug 9-12)

Ishaqzaade (Aug 13)

Kidnap (Aug 14-16)

Baaghi (Aug 17-19)

Gully Boy (Aug 19)

Dhoom 3 (Aug 20)

Karthik Calling Karthik (Aug 21)

Shaitan (Aug 26-27)

War (Aug 27)

Heart of Stone (Aug 30)

Sadak 2 (Sep 1)

The Big Short (Sep 3)

Neerja (Sep 4)

Udaan (Sep 7)

Bawaal (Sep 8)

Neeyat (Sep 8)

Satyaprem Ki Katha (Sep 10)

Jaane Jaan (Sep 28)

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (Sep 29-30)

Rock On!! (Sep 30-Oct 1)

Uri: The Surgical Strike (Sep 30-Oct 1)

London, Paris, New York (Oct 4)

Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga (Oct 5)

OMG 2 (Oct 7-8)

Jayeshbhai Jordaar (Oct 7)

PK (Oct 8)

Happy New Year (Oct 17)

83 (Oct 18)

Good Newwz (Oct 19)

Bewakoofiyan (Oct 7-20)

Guns & Gulaabs (Nov 3-6)

Kai Po Che! (Nov 8)

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (Nov 14)

Tiger 3 (Nov 18)

The Archies (Dec 7)

Sam Bahadur (Dec 8)

Half Girlfriend (Dec 9-10)

Saawariya (Dec 11)

Dream Girl 2 (Dec 12)

Kuttey (Dec 13-15)

Hindi Medium (Dec 16)

Friday Night Plan (Dec 17)

Chennai Express (Dec 19-23)

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (Dec 26)

A Perfect Pairing (Dec 28)

Jawan (Dec 30)

[tinsil]

わくわく保育園遠足

[spongebobssquarepants]

[ijustwannahavefunn]

Art summary of the year 😔✨

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[butteronabun]

woah, it’s just so easy to be sentimental

– an alhaitham x female reader, fwb au

overview: this conversation with him was eventually coming—it’s alhaitham, after all.

wc: 1.3k

notes: this is a modern au! also, implied smexy times but nothing explicit happens. c:

“What do you even benefit from this?” You finally speak, after two minutes of catching your breath.

You’re currently laying on top of Alhaitham, with the side of your head buried on his enormous chest. He places the plush quilt on your lower body, and his hand stays on your back.

You hear his heartbeat calming down. 

But now, yours is the opposite. Forget about regaining your composure, now that the question is out—a question long overdue by the way—you have no choice but to swallow your anxiety and face it. You finally asked him. 

And this is a good thing, right? At least, even if his answer will probably shatter you just like how Cyno broke Tighnari’s window, the annoying questions in your head can finally shut up. Right? 

Who are you kidding? You feel like you’re going to combust. It's Alhaitham. Who knows what he’s gonna answer? 

“. . .You could actually choose other people than me to be your fuckbuddy, you know. There are far better candidates out there.” You remark, and you feel your chest tighten. Why is this so hard? You feel like breaking down. “Like, like. Um. I don’t know. Maybe that one girl from your Darshan? She seems really nice. Real gorgeous, too.”

Ah, yes. Here it comes. Comparing yourself to other women. Great. Now it’s harder than before. Sooner or later, you’ll have to participate in your own solo 'Try Not To Cry Challenge In Front of The Man Who Literally Folded You in Half Moments Ago.'

You feel Alhaitham’s pec vibrate on your cheek when he replies, “I have my reasons.”

Damn him and his reasons. You need his answers. Unfiltered answers. “Then give me one.”

You tense when his thumb of his hand—that’s still remained on your back—begin to rub through the fabric of the blanket. As your cheeks steam, you shut your eyes tightly from the sensation, wishing that Alhaitham won’t notice. But since he continues his ministrations anyway, it’s safe to conclude that he did. Sometimes, he’s a bastard. ( But you like him, though. And that sucks. Maybe. Maybe not. ) 

He supplies, “Our bodies are already familiar with each other. I’m not interested in getting intimate with another and testing the waters. That takes too much of my time.” 

Right. During your first and second sessions with Alhaitham, he seized the moments and explored what worked for you and what worked for him. What worked for the both of you. 

“Okay.” 

Perhaps, what he has said is already enough for you - but it’s bullshit in your own opinion if you think you’ll only be satisfied with that. You need to know more. Even if it’ll probably lead to your doom. Why can’t you just be relieved for once? Why are you always curious? Ugh, you really have it in you to become one of Vahumana’s top students! “What are the other reasons, then?”

His caressing comes into a halt. “Do you really want to know?

Wow. Now that sure is ominous. You open your eyes at that. The blunt Alhaitham asking you if you want to know? You lift your head from his chest and blink up at him in disbelief. You try to think of other things just so you can ignore the nervous ache in your stomach.

But it’s all pointless! Everything inside this room is all Alhaitham. Everything reminds him of you, because this is his room, for archon’s sake! You sigh heavily, and stare at his irritatingly handsome face. You, sadly, have no choice.

Even if you’ve seen this sight a hundred times already and even up close considering you’ve, ahem, with him, he still makes you flustered. One gaze and you’re out. One gaze and all your clothes are on the floor. 

Not to mention, it’s just so unfair that despite all the activities you’ve both shared, he’s still so attractive. And he’s glowing. How? Why are you so lucky? And out of all the people in the world, how did you end up in his bed?

The curiosity itches.

You poke at his skin repeatedly. “That’s why I’m asking? Why are you being sus, Alhaitham?”

He sends you a flat look. “Do you mean ‘suspicious’?”

You grin playfully at him. It’s hilarious to see him get offended whenever you use some slangs that he finds nonsensical. This is what he gets—you provoking him with words that he thinks are embarrassments to the languages.

Alhaitham exhales through his nose, then resumes on rubbing your back. “Give me a minute. I’m trying to weigh the pros and the cons. Apparently, it’s hard on my part because you are an unpredictable one.”

Your eyes sparkle. Now that the anxiousness has dissipated away, it’s replaced with excitement. “Ooh, this is new!” Alhaitham doesn’t open up much regarding his personal thoughts, so you’re relishing on this. “I’m a challenge to you?”

“Very much so.”

Really? A challenge for the intelligent Alhaitham? You? You chuckle, “Maybe you’re overthinking this!”

“Maybe I am.”

Then, you return to your position once more, content on making his chest a pillow. “So do you think I’m complicated?” 

“Do you want the truth?”

You huff. So many short questions and responses. You’re literally giving him the hint that he has the permission to tell you. “I didn’t reach out to you for nothing. What I like about you is that you’re brutally honest.”

Then, it’s quiet. 

Alhaitham’s thumb is still rubbing on your back. You grow a little worried, wondering why he has stopped answering. You’re about to raise your head again, until his available hand rests on top of it, preventing you from taking a glance at whatever expression he’s making.

“I have read a lot of books that are incredibly complicated—books that make people drop immediately because they find it hard to grasp and comprehend. Fortunately for me, I am not that type of person. I like the challenge, especially if it requires critical thinking. And in return, I gain new knowledge. I gain new lessons.”

Trying to make sense of it all, you hum inquisitively, “So, your point is?”

“So even if you are a mess—” “Hey!” “—Even if there are times that I find it difficult to understand your intentions or your actions, I have no plans of leaving you.”

Your heart performs somersaults. 

Oh. Oh.

All this? Coming from Alhaitham himself?

Impossible. There's just no way he said all that.

The words that you do not want to disclose reveal itselves anyway. “And. . .” You murmur, “. . .if you’re satisfied? W–will you abandon me like your other books that are gathering dust on the top shelves?”

“I’ll give you a chance to reflect on what you’ve just said. Your claims are as false as what the flat earthers fight for.” Alhaitham admonishes.

You are now the one who is rendered speechless. You don’t know if you should laugh again because the flat earthers became an example or if you should just stay silent. You don’t think you can take what he’s about to say next.

The organ inside your ribcage squeezes, and gradually, you quiver. The nervousness makes its grand entrance again.

You detach yourself from his chest once more, and meet his indifferent gaze. It’s expected, but your heart begins to pound when you realize that his eyes seem too intense this time. 

“Alhaitham. . .?”

“For the record, I don’t abandon the books. I read them once a year. And again, don’t compare yourself to bad similes—if you want me to revise it, I will be more than glad to construct one now.” The hand that’s on top of your head slides down, and he grabs your chin with his thumb and index finger. 

( Him and his habit of correcting your figures of speech. He always finds a way to insert this in every conversation, even in the most ridiculous and most serious of scenarios. )

“So,” Alhaitham lowers his eyelids, and you swallow. “Do you get what I’m trying to imply?”

You do.

And you’re not sure if you want to say yes.

Because once you nod or affirm, there’s no turning back from this.