Steampunk Research

Steampunk is basically modern technology powered by steam and set during the 1800's. Steampunk is based on creativity and the declaration of an individual style, hence the word 'punk'. Jules Verne and H.G. Wells are known as the authors of Steampunk as well as being part of the foundation of science fiction. Steam punk as evolved greatly over the years, coming from being a sub-genre of science fiction and fantasy, it has now extended into engineering, fashion, music and even a lifestyle. 

http://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/what-is-steampunk/ 

Using this small gathering of information, I know to research further into the time period of the 1800's as it would be a good idea to take influence throughout my concept art from the clothing and costume style of this era. It also demonstrates the forms in which I can encounter and include 'steampunk' throughout my concept designs. The fact it takes form as a fashion develops on my already existing idea of looking into the 1800's fashion style. Like wise to it taking form through music which develops on the musician side to my theme. I could perhaps combine the ideas of music and engineering by creating a design for a steam powered/steampunk styled instrument.