The cassette tape may be gone, but it is certainly not forgotten as proved by all of these creative cassette creations. Today's culture has created a perfect storm of sorts that makes a cassette tape comeback, or at least a short revival. Hipsters are growing in numbers and love everything that is old -- cassettes included -- and people are becoming more environmentally conscious and are thinking twice before trashing their old electronics.
All of this equals a glut of new art and tech directly created with or inspired by the cassette tape. Everything from paintings of Jimi Hendrix to iPod cases has been created using a cassette and its tape as inspiration. If you really, really miss making mixed tapes, then I highly recommend clicking through all of these creative cassette creations.
52 Creative Cassette Creations
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Cassette Tape Constructs
This Amazing Structure by Emmett McNamara Features 7,200 Tapes
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Trashy Fashion
Wearable Recycled Art From WalterWorks
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Cassette Tape Artwork
Sami Havia Gives Old Tapes New Purpose
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Cassette Tape Paintings
Iri5's 'Ghost in the Machine' Series Depicts Famous Media Icons
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Cassette Generator
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Funky Retro Music Players
The Spitfire MP3 Player a Hit at the Wired Store 'Regal Remix'
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Cassette iPod Cases
Retro MP3 Case From 45's Disguises Your Gadgets
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Cassette Tape Canvases
Sami Havi's Eco Art
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Ironic MP3 Gadgets
The TAP3 Music Player Brings Back an Old Friend
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Retro Cassette Tape Covers
The Mix Tape iPad Case Brings Some 80s Nostalgia to Modern Technology
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Cassette Tape Doormats
Evoke the Spirit of the 80s With These Retro Doormats
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Obsolete Cassette Tape Lighting
Modern Light Designs by Transparent House
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Retro Smartphone Covers
The Cassette iPhone Case Makes Everything Old School
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Retro Musical Clothes Racks
Cassette Tape Coat Hooks Create a Hip Way to Hang
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Re-Purposing Old Technology
Cassette Chic Designs for Modern Times
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Retro-Music Watches
The EOS Mixtape Watch is a Blast from the Past
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Old Walkman As iPod Camouflage
Hidepod?
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Cassette Belt Buckles
You're Not Cool Enough to Pull it Off
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Cassette Skulls
Brian Dettmer Recycles Old Tapes into Spooky Art
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Retro Stereo Tablet Apps
The Stereolizer App Turns Your iPad into an Old-Fashioned Radio
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Retro Cassette Speakers
iMainGo X Portable Speakers Brings Back an Old School Look
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80s-Inspired Music Players
This Cassette MP3 Player is a Fun and Nostalgic Way to Listen to Music
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Retro Media Players
Rewind to the Past with the Song Han Xin Etape
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Cassette Tape Lamps
Reviving Old Flavor for Hip Home Decor
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Rudimentary Designer USBs
Flashback to Yesteryear With the Marc Jacobs USB Hubs
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Cassette Tape Ties
Alyce Santoro Gives Old Cassettes a New Groove as Neck Ties
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Casette Tape Watches
The Horological Machine No. 2.2 is a Retro Black Beauty
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Pliable Money Pouches
The 'Hanitape' Silicone Wallet is Timeless and Time-Proof
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The Return of the Mix Tape
Sharing Music With Mixaloo
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Old School Tech Wallets
Retro Pocket Wear Likes Like An Old Cassette Tape
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Cassette Tape Couture
Pierre Andre Senizergues Fall 2009 Collection is Skateboarder Green
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Musical Measuring
Cassette Tape Measure Makes Music Handy
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Musical Pencil Cases
The Cassette Tape Pouch Makes Great Back-To-School Gift
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Retro MP3 Converters
The HIDEOTO Cassette Tape Deck Brings Back Your Old-School Beats
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Old-School Digital Recorders
Thanko Cassette Mate Brings Back the True Meaning of Mix Tapes
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Magnetic Ribbon Portraits
Erika Iris Simmons' Cassette Tape Art is Upcycled Music at its Finest
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Cassette Wallets
Make Your Purse A Work Of Art
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Retro Audio Furniture
The Silla Cassette Tape Chair is Retro Upcycling at its Best
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Fake Cassette Cases
Contexture Design Creates Retro-Style Holders for iPod Nanos
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Silver Singer Microcassettes
Michael Stipe Creates Jewelry for Maison Martin Margiela
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Retro Music Converters
Novac MV-CM001U Turns Cassette Tapes Into MP3s
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Printed Smartphone Pouches
Paul Smith Creates Wicked iPhone 4 Cases With Retro Designs
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Cassette-Inspired Hard Drives
The Freecom Mobile Drive CLS is a Retro Throwback
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Casette Deck Toaster
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Ancient Music Adaptors
iDeck Car Cassette Adapter for Those with Cars Way Older than Their iPods
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Retro USB Replicas
The Cassette Tape USB Hub Mixes the Past with the Present
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Digital Cassette Converters
The USB Cassette Capture and Player Lets You Convert or Play Old Tapes
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Retro Rhythm Pumpers
The 'MP3 Walkman' is on Beat and Funky
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Cassette Tape Comics
Peter S. Conrad Creates Uniquely-Shaped Comic Books
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Mixtape Romances
'Cassette from My Ex' Melds Music With Relationships
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Creepy Cassette Meals
Marcin Szpak Comments on the Age of 'Consumption'
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Cubic Cassette Lighting
The Tape Lamp by Transparent House is Cool and Sophisticated
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Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles
The Conceptual teenage engineering OP-J DJ Console is Advanced
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
Metallic Architectural Record Players
The Conceptual 'RYTM' Record Player is Harmonious
Miniature Retro Audio Devices
The KA15 USB DAC by FiiO Resembles a Vintage Cassette
Deadstock Denim Clogs
Levi’s x Crocs Upcycles Fabric Into One-of-a-Kind Footwear Designs
Playfully Retro CD Players
Semetor Introduces the Dynamic K8 CD Player at IFA 2024
Modernized Cassette Tape Players
The Fiio CP13 Offers Up to 15-Hours of Playback Per Charge
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
Fan-Made Digital Audio Players
The Nothing Npod (1) Draws Inspiration from the iPod Shuffle
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Modernized Modular LP Players
found/Founded Designs the Controlled Vibrary Digital LP Player
Brand-Themed Handheld Consoles
The HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Comes in Two Special Editions
Retro Car-Inspired Audio Devices
The EVO 150 DeLorean Edition is Designed by Cambridge Audio
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
Designer Upcycled Bags
Comme Des Garçons Released Its Collaboration with FREITAG
Vintage-Inspired Essential Garments
Every Other Thursday Launches Classic Staples Remastered
Toaster Pastry Galleries
The Pop(T)Art Gallery Recreates Iconic Artwork with Pop-Tarts
Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets
The NeedleDrop Coaster Set Includes Four Acrylic LPs and More
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
Modular AI-Enabled Record Players
The Conceptual Nostalgic AI Record Player is Two-in-One
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Wireless Retro CD Players
FiiO is Reviving the CD Player with a Battery-Operated Wireless Model
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
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Mid-Century Warm Consoles
Calico Introduces a Look at the Captivating Hi-Fi Console
Remixed Monogrammed Collections
The LV Remix Collection Celebrates Heritage While Looking Ahead
Printing-Inspired Footwear
Taylor Tabbs Re-Imagines the Converse Mid-Tops with HP Aesthetics
Artwork-Covered Tech Products
The Lexon x Keith Haring Collection Includes Four Products
Retro Video Game Stores
Gamestop is Opening 'Retro' Locations to Sell Used Games
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
AI-Powered Music Systems
The 'SPIN' AI Music Synthesizer by Arvind Sanjeev is Customizable
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Retro Colorful Turntable Devices
Gadhouse Introduces the Brad Retro MKII Turntable
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Nostalgic 90s-Style Film Cameras
The Moment Long Weekend 35mm Film Camera is Retro
Digitally Enabled CD Players
This Portable CD Player Can Also Handle Digital File Formats
Retro Cassette Brick Puzzles
The LEGO Sony Walkman is Designed by Srta.JirafaEnfadada
Time-Telling Cufflinks
The Creamy Patina 2023 Collection Takes After Iconic Vintage Watches
Digital Film Rolls
'I'm Back Film' Revitalizes Film Cameras with Digital-Enabled Rolls
90s-Inspired Music Players
Bang & Olufsen Release the Vintage Beosound 9000 CD Player
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Encouraging Jar-Reusing Campaigns
Kraft Mayonnaise's Initiative Encourages Consumers to Repurpose
Retro Doll-Themed Cameras
Retrospekt's Barbie Film Camera Collection is Nostalgically Vibrant
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Retro-Style Musician Amps
The Marshall STUDIO JTM Has a Handmade Construction
Minimalist Wireless Cassette Players
The We Are Rewind Cassette Player Has an Aluminum Body
Electric Mini Camper Vans
Vanderer Presents a Look at the New Citroën 2CV Electric Design
Recycled Wallet Collections
FREITAG Boasts a New and Colorful Collection of Wallets
Premium Concept CD Players
Anthony Chupp Imagines a Quality CD Player in a Modern Look
Flannel Patterned Timeless Collections
Converse Presents the Nostalgic Upcycled Flannel Chuck 70
Beer-Branded Disposable Cameras
The Retrospekt x PBR Single-Use 35mm Film Camera is Nostalgic
Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks
The Miniot 'Klapklok' is Covered in Mechanical Flaps
Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld
tinyPod Transforms the Apple Watch Into an iPod Replica
Portable Battery-Powered DJ Decks
The Korg Handytraxx Play is Perfect for DJs on the Move
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Retro-Inspired Music Systems
The Victrola Century 6-in-1 Record Player Works with Most Sources
Album-Inspired Turntables
Heinz Lichtenegger Designs the Dark Side of the Moon Turntable
Contemporary Vertical Turntables
ToVerse Unveils a New Dynamic Streaming Turntable Design
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Tape Crafting Kits
Curious Universe's Nano Tape Magic Kits Create Fun Crafts for Kids
Cookie Tin Beauty Palettes
Kara Beauty's Creative Beauty Palette is Styled Like a Sewing Kit
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Screen-Free Digital Cameras
The Camp Snap Camera Holds up to 2,000 Photos in its Storage
Turntable-Inspired Palettes
SHEGLAM's Vinyl Pop Color Palette is Made for Mixing and Matching
Music-Honoring Shirt Collections
Eton Presents a New Collection Celebrating the Beatles
Five-Disc CD Changers
Yamaha's 'CD-C603' Lets You Change Out CDs During Music Playback
Linear Retro Six-CD Players
Bang & Olufsen's Beosystem 9000c is Premium and Nostalgic
Content Creation Smartphone Accessories
ShiftCam 'SnapSeries' Mobile Creator Gear is Intuitive
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Psychedelic Canned Wines
WAVES Shares Quality Varietals Without the Seriousness
Quirky Strummable Synths
This Reimagined Electronic Synth is a Throwback to the 1980s
Color-Changing Eccentric Turntables
Brian Eno Designs the Turntable II with Unpredictable Patterns
Doll-Inspired Retro Instant Cameras
Mattel and Kodak Join Forces on a Barbie Instant Camera
Portable Miniature Soundboards
The SEQTRAK Device by Yamaha Creates Music on the Go
Millennium Technology Capsule Collections
The Drought x Napster Collection Has Three Pieces
Modernized Video Cameras
The Kodak Super 8 Camera Revives the Brand's Analog Hardware
Vintage-Inspired Technology
Tech Brand 'KICKBACK's DISCMAN' is Nostalgic
Virtual Vinyl Players
Turntable: Music Explorer Merges Vinyl Charm with Modern Technology
Architecture-Inspired Turntables
Jorge Paez Designs the Reinterpreted RYTM Turntable
Rolling Paper Apparel Collections
The Zig-Zag Vintage Collection Pays Homage to the Brand's Legacy
Artistic Affordable Turntable Models
These U-Turn Orbit Turntables Come in Three Models
Mexican Designer Collaborative Exhibitions
Hall Haus Presents the Design Mixtape Exhibition
Retro-Style Karaoke Sets
The A30M Blends Modern Features with an 80s-Inspired Design
Nostalgic Watch-Fitting Cases
The tinypod Transforms the Apple Watch Into a Shuffle-Style Device
Nostalgic Lip Balm Collections
Camp Burt Introduces its '84 Summer Merch Collection
AI-Powered Note-Taking
Time Machine is a Fast, AI-Powered Note-Taking Tool for Quick Reflections
Feline-Friendly Music Accessories
Yamaha Design Lab Creates a Special Cat Music Box
Affordable Music-Making Devices
SummerTones Designs the EASYPLAY 1s for Music Production
Multifunctional Compact Music Players
NINM Lab's PLAYDISC is a Multifunctional Music Device
Color-Changing Record Players
The Turntable II by Brian Eno is Limited-Edition and Eye-Catching
Functional Vintage-Inspired Bag Collections
JanSport Presents the 'Retro Series'
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Cassette-Inspired Power Banks
The 'Flashtape' Wireless Magnetic Power Bank Has a Retro Design
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Intricately Artful Earbud Cases
Eslam Mohammed Designs the Case with Intrical Regal Accents
Tomato-Red Retro Cameras
Retrospekt’s New Hello Kitty 35mm Camera is Inspired by Summer Picnics
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Street Art-Adorned Perforated Footwear
Crocs Joins Futura Laboraties on a New Set of Shoes
Playful Music Production Systems
Blipblox's myTRACKS Groovebox is a Complete Music Studio
Ancient Chinese Poetry Vinyls
The Musipple Vinyl Player Concept Honors Ancient History
Artist-Inspired Vape Collections
Timeless Vapes Has Launched a New Artist Legacy Collaboration
Paper Sampling Containers
Arcade Beauty Debuts a Paper-Based Sampling Solution for Beauty Products
Accessible Interactive Memory Storybooks
Remento's Interactive Storybooks Can Be the Perfect Gift
AI Note-Organizing Apps
Taped.ai Organizes Messy Notes into Organized Documents
Nostalgic Radio Concepts
The Calming Noise Radio by Gisung Han has a Minimal Design
Vinyl Storage Shelving Units
The New Toneoptic rpm is a new Take on Vinyl Storage
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
Mint-Tonal Retro Radios
Lego Launches a New Nostalgic Radio Design with Vintage Detailing
AI Roadtrip Playlists
Trip Tunes Uses AI To Create Memorable Road Trip Playlists
Instant Camera Collections
Prinics Launches the New 'Era' Product Line Inspired by Kodak's History
Upcycled Vintage Garments
Beyond Retro Taps AllSaints Founder Stuart Trevor for a New Capsule
Mobile Radio Players
Retro Radio is a Stylish, User-Friendly Radio Player with Vintage Design
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons
Vans Taps Guest Designers on the Harajuku Punk Design Series
Slim Portable Audio Turntables
Benjamin Großjohann Designs the Sleek New Coturn CT-01
Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees
Patta's Dance T-Shirt Celebrates the UK's Music Culture
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Miniature Multifunctional Docking Stations
The RayCue 128C is a Retro Miniature Macintosh
Streaming-Enabled Record Players
Victrola Stream Sapphire Record Player Blends Nostalgia with Tech
Medieval-Inspired Electronic Instruments
The EP-1320 Medieval Sample is Backed with Unique Sounds
Pottery-Inspired Artful Notebooks
Sutta Design Creates the Dynamic Kintsugi Art Notebook
Nostalgic School Supplies
The Staples Pep Rally Collection Features 90s-Inspired Accessories
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Digital Zine Making
Zines Forever Honors the DIY Process While Adding Digital Sharing
Capacious Computer Memory Tapes
This Memory Tape Can Store 150 TB of Data In Uncompressed State
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Artful Seaweed-Inspired Bin Magnets
Alixe Ronchi Designs the Magnetic Edition of Vipp's Bins
Digital Time Capsules
LastCapsule Users Can Upload Content Like Photos, Videos, and More
Simplified Fastener Packs
VELCRO Brand's Color-Coded Packaging Inspires & Speeds Up Shopping
Custom Rap Songs
PapaRap Crafts Personalized Rap Songs for a Unique Father's Day Gift
Juxtaposing Modern Streaming Speakers
Tivoli Audio Brings Life Back to the Songbook with Remakes