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 These tech-savvy art projects prove that outdated technology can still serve a functional purpose. Everything from shoes to a Darth Vader bust can be made using outdated circuit boards.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 Technology is rapidly advancing, which means that it takes less time for computers to become outdated. Outdated computers are often thrown into landfills where they do not biodegrade.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-Futuristic DJ Consoles
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Retrofuturism Laptop Designs
This Lofree Retro Laptop Concept by Wonjae Kim is Made with PBT
Upcycled Film Camera Designs
The FOTOFOTO OM-1 Presents a Revolutionary Camera Design
Vintage-Inspired Digital Audio Players
The Conceptual 'Pony Project' Hi-Res Player is Retro
3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
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
The EVO 150 DeLorean Edition is Designed by Cambridge Audio
AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
Vadim Sadovski Uses Midjourney AI for This Series
Electronic Waste-Made Mechanic Watches
NanoRobotGeek Developed a DIY Apple Watch Out of E-Waste
Stacked Stone Camera Projectors
'The Nostalgia of Now' by Josh Schwefel is Naturalistic
Plastic Waste Ice Creams
Eleonora Ortolani Proposes a Different Way to Recycle Plastic Waste
Retrofuturism Streaming Headphones
The Conceptual 'FUTUREAHEAD' Headset by Olga Orel is
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Low-Value Plastic Recycling Methods
Ashaya Aims to Reuse Non-Recyclable Plastic Packaging
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
Upcycled Ingredient Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Upcycled Foods Series Rescues Wasted Food
Hyper-Fast Countertop Composters
The Vitamix FoodCycler Eco 5 Reduces Organic Waste by 90%
Repurposed Patchwork Footwear
ReImagined by UGG Gives New Life to Leftover Leathers & Suedes
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Recycled Material Skateboards
The LANDER Skateboard Decks are Made with Retired Fishing Nets
Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs
The BATTBOARD Electric Surfboard is Ready for the Water
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
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures
Origin Made Boasts the Exquisite Barco Basket Sculptures
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Steampunk Multifunctional Computer Mouse
Tride Design Creates the Sleek D Mouse Device
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Eco-Friendly 3D-Printed Surfboards
Paradoxal Surfboards are Crafted with Algae-Based Material
Baroque-Style PC Peripherals
The Ornamental MSI Mouse by Eslam Mohammed is Elegantly Artistic
3D-Printed E Ink Typewriters
Vincente Cruz Designs the Tapico Typer with a Minimal Look
Recycled Material Pendant Lights
These ZBOZHZHA Pendant Lights are Made with Cardboard and Paper
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
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins
dbrand Released Three Colorways of Glowing Skins
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
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
Portable PC Backpack Designs
The Mini ITX is a Portable PC with Integrated Speakers
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Recycled Coffee Pod-Made Bicycles
Nespresso and Vélosophy Design the RE:CYCLE Bike
Recycled Mini Golf Courses
Lab La Bla Made a Miniature Golf Course with Denim & Wine Corks
3D-Printed Terracotta Coolers
Simon Pavy and Entreautre Designs a New Low-Tech Cooler
Elegant Working Desk Concepts
The Mindset: Built-In Computer Desk by Designer Dot is Efficient
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Retailer E-Waste Disposal Programs
Staples Canada & eCycle Solutions are Redefining Tech Recycling
Retro Handheld Computers
soulscircuit Draws Nostalgic Elements with Raspberry Pi and Pilet 5
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Used Component Marketplaces
Framework Allows Customers to Sell Used Products on its Website
Retro-Inspired 3D-Printed Storage
Scott Yu-Juan Designs the Organized Macintosh Studio
Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
Discarded Shoe-Created Stools
The WU Series by BENTU Design is a Sustainable Alternative
Low-Energy Colorful Electronic Paper
NanoBrick Designs the E-Skin Anycolor Display Set
AI-Powered Recycling Systems
The Conceptual 'Binko' Recycling Machine Automates Sorting
Computer Symbol-Inspired Watch Designs
Anicorn Watches Releases the Spinning Beach Ball Watch
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
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
Recycled Ocean Plastic Lighting
LightArt Presents the Ocean Coil Collection of Lamps
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
3D-Printed Recycled Seating Solutions
The Revo Chair Concept by Ethan Solodukhin is Eco-Friendly
Desktop GIF Displayers
The Cyber Cube is Bringing 2D mages to Life
AI Waste-Sorting Machines
FANUC and Recycleye Team Up to Sort Waste Using Artificial Intelligence
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
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
Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups
HMM Design Creates a Unique Eco-Friendly Glass Cup
Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions
Threadwork: Women Redefining Fiber Arts Opens at Saatchi
Colored Glass Solar Panels
inQs Beautiful Solar Panels Look Like Stain Glass
Upcycled Material Musical Instruments
The Yamaha Upcycling Guitar Concept Models are Sustainable
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
Retro Arcade Circuit Boards
Atari Debujts a Series of Retro Circuit Boards for its Modern Audience
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
Found Objects-Formed Art Collections
LMU Joins Benchmark to Create the Aldgate Gold Project
Mycelium-Based Artful Tables
Fefostudio and Kamilla Csegzi Create the Ephemeral Table
Upcycled Stool Designs
Space Copenhagen Designs a Stool with Coffee Shells and E-Waste for Mater
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Urban Waste-Made Furniture
Javier Guzmán Cervantes and Ex Soup Join on an Exhibition
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
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
HypnoCat is Promoting the Great Cable Challenge in Waterloo Station
Battery Recycling Solutions
Gisele Azimi Experiments with Captured Carbon Dioxide
Computer-Supported Artful Benches
Hidden Presents the Mac Pro Bench on Store Display
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
Hip-Hop-Influenced Art Installations
B-side: (Broken) Memory and Remix Presents the BRIC House
Sawdust-Created Biodegradable Casts
DART Lab's BioMatters Project Creates a Concrete Cast
Second Hand Gaming Retailers
UK-Based Retailer CeX Launches a Dedicated Pre-Owned Selection
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
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Repurposed Waste Transit Tiles
Jeffrey Miller Creates Riles for the London Underground
Ethical Clothing Recycling Services
Retold Recycling Aims to Reduce Textile Waste
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
Accessible Refurbished Laptops
Framework’s Modular Laptops Recieve an Expanded Refurbished Program
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
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
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
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Technology Connection Art Exhibitions
Design Agency Here Unveils the Code/Craft/Chaos 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
Sustainable Idol-Finding Apps
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board Unveils a New Ganesha App
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
Refurbished Tech Initiatives
An Orland Town's Recycling Program Repurposes Refurbished Electronics
Computer Evolution Museums
Evolution Museum Explores Iconic Computers Through History
Sawdust Scrap Recyclable Stools
Renaud Defrancesco Designs the Briket Stool for Firewood
Digital-Themed Glitchy Visual Wallpapers
JUPIER 10 Presents the Glitch Wallpaper Collection