I watched Metropolis again the other day and I got inspired to create a machine AI core design that had some of that feel. I wanted it to feel like part machine and part organic, almost like the web was literal rather than technological.
This design looks great on all sorts of merchandise, from shirts to bedspreads to pillows and shower curtains. Here are some examples from my Redbubble or Teepublic store (click on any image to visit the store):