Don't throw away your old computer before checking out all of these artistic circuit board remixes. These tech-savvy art projects prove that outdated technology can still serve a functional purpose. Everything from shoes to a Darth Vader bust can be made using outdated circuit boards.
E-waste is becoming a big problem around the world. Technology is rapidly advancing, which means that it takes less time for computers to become outdated. Outdated computers are often thrown into landfills where they do not biodegrade. Tech recycling services are available, but the best way to ensure that your old computer doesn't end up buried beneath the Earth is to upcycle it. These artistic circuit board remixes show the more creative side of tech upcycling, proving that one man's trash is another artist treasure.
17 Artistic Circuit Board Remixes

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Recycled Art
Mona Lisa Made From Obsolete Motherboards

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Rad Circuitry Runners
Gabriel Dishaw Air Max 2011 Sneakers Are Energized with E-Waste

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Stream-Processing Stilettos
The Data Sandals are the World's Nerdiest Shoes
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Mini Tech Cities
The Helsinki Motherboard City is Made to Scale
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Circuit Board Cityscapes
Franco Recchia Breathes Life into Old Computer Components
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Eco-Friendly Sith Sculptures
The Darth Vader Upcycled Mask is Made from Old Electronics
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Retro Sci-Fi Illustrations
Kilian Eng's Artwork is Surreal and Psychedelic
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Touch-Sensitive Blankets
The 'IM Blanky' is One Smart Sheet
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Motherboard Masterpieces
These Tworzysko Finnabair Artworks Fuse Creativity and Technology
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Trashy Car Art
The 'Think Blue Beetle' is Made Using Old Bottle Caps and Computer Parts
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Giant Circuit Board Heads
The Sistema Alternator Sculpture Comments on Man and Machine
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Circuit Board Cities
Mark McQuilten Turns Motherboards into a Map of Melbourne
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Monstrous Motherboard Art
Joe Dragt Paints Stunning Images Onto Old Circuit Boards
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Circuit Board Cityscapes
The Ali Difaez Seattle Skyline Was Created Using Old Computer Parts
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Aquatic Circuit Board Art (UPDATE)
Steven Rodrig Turns Old PCBs into Amazing Sculptures
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Geeky Stained Glass
The Motherboard Stained-Glass Window is an Eco-Friendly Form of Worship
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Eco-Religious Lighting
This LED Motherboard Menorah Reduces Dangers of an Open Flame
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Retro-Style Mini Gamer PCs
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Retrofuturism Laptop Designs
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Upcycled Film Camera Designs
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Vintage-Inspired Digital Audio Players
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Cyberpunk DJ Console Concepts
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Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
E-Waste Portable Game Systems
The Steam Deck Motherboard Case Concept is Screen-Free
Baroque-Style Earbud Cases
'The Case' by Eslam Mohammed Turns Tech into a Work of Art
Modular Sound Engineer Laptops
The Conceptual 'LAP-1' teenage engineering Laptop is Industrial
Retro Car-Inspired Audio Devices
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AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
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Edgy Speaker Designs
The Brutalist Speaker Marries Home Audio and Industrial Elegance
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Repurposed Patchwork Footwear
ReImagined by UGG Gives New Life to Leftover Leathers & Suedes
Steampunk Multifunctional Computer Mouse
Tride Design Creates the Sleek D Mouse Device
Detachable Gaming Console Laptops
The Wistron Dual Fusion Imagines a System for Work and Play
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs
The BATTBOARD Electric Surfboard is Ready for the Water
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
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Retractable Port Hub Laptops
This Laptop Design Concept by Junichiro Yokota Hides Essential Ports
Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
Aquariums, lamps, and clocks made out of Apple iMac Computers
Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures
Origin Made Boasts the Exquisite Barco Basket Sculptures
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
AI-Powered Recycling Systems
The Conceptual 'Binko' Recycling Machine Automates Sorting
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Full-Color E-Ink Artwork Displays
The arpobot 'BLOOMIN8' Lasts for Years on a Single Charge
Baroque-Style PC Peripherals
The Ornamental MSI Mouse by Eslam Mohammed is Elegantly Artistic
Eco-Friendly 3D-Printed Surfboards
Paradoxal Surfboards are Crafted with Algae-Based Material
3D-Printed E Ink Typewriters
Vincente Cruz Designs the Tapico Typer with a Minimal Look
Minimalist Clutter-Free Desk Designs
The Parallel Work Table by Eldho T Jai Enhances Productivity
Upcycled Book-Made Marbled Furniture
Willem Zwiers Designs the Tranformed Remnants Series
Wood Waste-Transformed Screens
Aectual Creates 3D Printed Wood for Sustainable Design
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Cat-Inspired Fuzzy Frames
The Dry Studio Petbrick 65 Keyboard has a Textural Finish
Display-Centric Dynamic Fruit Bowls
Renauld Defrancesco Designs the CIRCUIT Fruit Bowl
Engaging Computer Science Terminals
The Elecrow CrowPi 3 Helps Users Build Computer Science Skills
Repurposed Denim Furniture
Levi's Icons Re/Outfitted Refreshes Iconic Designs with Discarded Denim
Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes
LookUp Makes Digital Detox Tools in the Shape of Fish Tins
Electric Food Recyclers
The FoodCycler Eco 3 Turns Food Scraps into an Odor-Free By-Product
Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins
dbrand Released Three Colorways of Glowing Skins
Organic Ancient Design Furniture
The Earth To People Furniture Collection is Naturally Crafted
Sound-Absorbing Recycled Materials
Mathilde Wittock Creates the Soundbounce Material
Compost-Turned Paint Toolkits
A Team at Virginia Tech Developed the Sustainable Painting Art Kit
Multi-Sensory Art Experiences
Arcadia Earth Toronto & Benjamin Von Wong for A Sustainable Future
Recycled Wastewater Beers
Epic Cleantec is Upcycling Wastewater into Circular Beer
Recycled Mini Golf Courses
Lab La Bla Made a Miniature Golf Course with Denim & Wine Corks
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Elegant Working Desk Concepts
The Mindset: Built-In Computer Desk by Designer Dot is Efficient
Decorative Denim-Made Plates
The Denim Project by Junghyun Kim Turns Waste into Wares
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Chromatic E-Ink Picture Frames
The Reflection Frame from Creative Design Worx is Customizable
Multifunctional Portable PC Systems
Sun-il Kim Designs the Cylin Concept with a Cylinder Shape
Upcycled Tortilla Beers
Chica Mexicana is Made with Imperfect Tortillas to Fight Food Waste
Retro Handheld Computers
soulscircuit Draws Nostalgic Elements with Raspberry Pi and Pilet 5
Retailer E-Waste Disposal Programs
Staples Canada & eCycle Solutions are Redefining Tech Recycling
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Retro-Inspired 3D-Printed Storage
Scott Yu-Juan Designs the Organized Macintosh Studio
Discarded Shoe-Created Stools
The WU Series by BENTU Design is a Sustainable Alternative
Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
Low-Energy Colorful Electronic Paper
NanoBrick Designs the E-Skin Anycolor Display Set
Computer Symbol-Inspired Watch Designs
Anicorn Watches Releases the Spinning Beach Ball Watch
Water-Soluble E-Waste Solutions
Pentaform Presents the Potential E-Waste Solution with Aquafade
eWaste-Made Furniture Designs
Lenovo Asset Recovery Services Collaborated with Aectual
Creative Upcycling Assistants
Tid Bits AI Turns Household Clutter Into Smart, Creative Solutions
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Scratch-Off Computer Mouses
Liang Yao (苦 口) Designs the Scratch-Off Mouse Concept
Desktop GIF Displayers
The Cyber Cube is Bringing 2D mages to Life
Mindful Meditative Soundscape Systems
The 'Sonic Heirloom' Offers Digital and Analog Benefits
AI Waste-Sorting Machines
FANUC and Recycleye Team Up to Sort Waste Using Artificial Intelligence
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
E-Waste Take-Back Boxes
Trashie's Tech Take Back Box Responsibly Recycles Electronic Devices
Paper-Made Dissolvable E-Waste
Franziska Kerber Designs a New Source of Sustainable Electronic
Quirky Strummable Synths
This Reimagined Electronic Synth is a Throwback to the 1980s
Easily Customizable Laptops
Lenovo's New Laptop Features an E-Ink Display
Color-Changing Eccentric Turntables
Brian Eno Designs the Turntable II with Unpredictable Patterns
Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions
Threadwork: Women Redefining Fiber Arts Opens at Saatchi
Colored Glass Solar Panels
inQs Beautiful Solar Panels Look Like Stain Glass
Collaborative Upcycled Collections
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Works with Toyota for Upcycled Goods
Upcycled Material Musical Instruments
The Yamaha Upcycling Guitar Concept Models are Sustainable
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Urban Debris-Crafted Portable Lamps
We+ Designs the Beautiful Remli Lamp Using Rubble and Debris
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Vintage-Inspired Technology
Tech Brand 'KICKBACK's DISCMAN' is Nostalgic
Customizable Digital Cockpit Line-Ups
ART Showcases Tech for Automotive, Motorcycle, & Agriculture
Artistic Tech-Charging Lamps
The 'Combi' Table Lamp is Crafted with Recyclable Aluminum \
Medieval-Era Sound Boards
The teenage engineering EP-1320 Medieval Has Hundreds of Sounds
Mycelium-Based Artful Tables
Fefostudio and Kamilla Csegzi Create the Ephemeral Table
Found Objects-Formed Art Collections
LMU Joins Benchmark to Create the Aldgate Gold Project
Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups
HMM Design Creates a Unique Eco-Friendly Glass Cup
Vintage Icon-Themed Accessories
Susan Kare Launches 32 New Mac Icons as Jewelry and Key Caps
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Recyclable Paper-Made RFID Tags
This PulpaTronics All-Paper RFID Tag Reduces CO2 Emissions
Urban Waste-Made Furniture
Javier Guzmán Cervantes and Ex Soup Join on an Exhibition
Upcycled Plastic Construction Companies
'Kubik' Uses Plastic Waste as a Sustainable Material
Electronic Packaging-Made Stools
Razeen Mohammed Designs the Portable EDGAR Stool
Sleek E-Waste-Reducing Computers
Wipro Infotech Unveils a New Line of Eco-Friendly Computers
Microplastic Particle-Transformed Designs
The Tyre Collective Creates Products from Particles
Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Presents the Crafting Plastic Series
Recycling Advocate Holograms
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Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
Computer-Supported Artful Benches
Hidden Presents the Mac Pro Bench on Store Display
Hip-Hop-Influenced Art Installations
B-side: (Broken) Memory and Remix Presents the BRIC House
Salvaged Material-made Saunas
Ika Architekti Designs the Upcycled Sauna in a Garden
Intricately Artful Earbud Cases
Eslam Mohammed Designs the Case with Intrical Regal Accents
Repurposed Electric Scooter Series
Andra Formen Designs the E-metabolism Collection
Rescued Fruit Spirits
Trash & Treasure Spirits Get Flavor from Creatively Repurposed Ingredients
Palaeolithic Art-Inspired Collections
Taras Yoom Unveils a New Capsule Dubbed Echoes of Time
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler Designs
Entreautre Creates the Biomimcry 3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler
Eco-Friendly Refurbished Studios
Workers of Art Presents the WOA Second Home in Kochi
Recycled Phonecase Art Installations
Casetify Creates Public Displays for Journey to Re/Birth
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Eco-Friendly USB Flash Drive
Eunsu Lee Designs the Memory Capsule USB Concept with Samsung
Gamified Plastic Bottle Journeys
Last Bottle Takes Users on an Informative After-Recycling Journey
Discarded Theater Screen Lamps
Haneul Kim Transforms Waste into Lighting Designs
Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps
The Gothic Table Lamp is a DIY Project and Interacts with Music
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Electric Heritage-Based Apartments
Yana Molodykh Renovates the Landscape Alley Apartment
Squishy Clay-Made Daybeds
Niveau Zéro Atelier Designs the Soft Soil Daybed From Waste Clay
Dystopian Electric Vehicles
UP.FIT Refits Tesla Models Into Cyberpunk Tactile Vehicles
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture
Max Lamb Presents the Box Exhibition at Gallery Fumi
Repurposed Furniture Design Exhibitions
Honoka Presents the Tatami Refab Project Exhibition
Pottery-Inspired Artful Notebooks
Sutta Design Creates the Dynamic Kintsugi Art Notebook
Discarded Material Cast Molds
The OUTLINE series by SAND PRODUCT Transforms Core Molds
Mint Case-Inspired Keyboards
Flurples Builds the Mint Board Using the Altoids Tin
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Recycled Molecular Lighting
LightArt Unveils its Clear Coil Collection Made from Waste Materials
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Computer Evolution Museums
Evolution Museum Explores Iconic Computers Through History
Digital Dartboard Game Systems
The 'Pixeldarts' Electronic Throwing Game Offers Nonstop Fun
Sawdust Scrap Recyclable Stools
Renaud Defrancesco Designs the Briket Stool for Firewood
Digital-Themed Glitchy Visual Wallpapers
JUPIER 10 Presents the Glitch Wallpaper Collection