The next generation of concept artists is paying tribute to the master, Syd Mead, who reinvented cars and city living in his work on Blade Runner, Tron and other films. Here are our favorite entries from CGSociety's Syd Mead contest.

As striking as Mead's Blade Runner art was, it's amazing to see the many different types of striking designs that up-and-coming concept artists have come up with for the "Images of Future Transport: In The Style of Syd Mead" contest, which just had its entry deadline. These are our favorite Mead-inspired images, but you should definitely check out the rest over at the link. [CGSociety, thanks Richard!]

Top image: Taxi No. 7, by Draw!

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Dragonfly by Bji0122

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Hybrid car, by Scilence

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Arch Car Freeways by AhmedAlDoori

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The Aerocoach by Gostev

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New London Future Individualist Transportation by Nothingness

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Rescue Vehicle by Fused Brain

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Friday Night Car Show, 2085 by Buster1951

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Megacoach 2 by Xairphex

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Airflow Comp by Xenon Prime

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Wolf VI Lightning Drive by Wookadee

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Race Cars or Moonracers, by Kermaco

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LX Mark II by Syndicate

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The Bossanova by CA Torres

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Happy Panda by Jamie Burton

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Orion 5 Rapid Response by Chrisskinner78

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Armageddon by Shogun Warrior

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The Syd Mead Acclerate Award Show by Witus

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Days After Tomorrow by Lordemian

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Nightrunner by Shinobi2K5

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Mobil Home by Tomaya

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CRR by Maykrender

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OXSYD by PXMemory

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Scorpion SM by Dodgeas3D

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Airport (on a distant planet) by Redmer

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Purple Luxury by Kaweckif

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Macro Burst by Lightsovereign, inspired by the Sulaco in Aliens.