The humble appreciation people feel for the bulky vintage technology revives itself around the world through nostalgic cassette interpretations in anywhere from food to fashion.
Within a lifetime, people have observed technology skyrocket from computers that were as large as a full room to metaphysical entities we now call data. The physicality of the devices, currently unnecessary in functional use, have given way to fun retro artwork and design.
Some examples vary from furniture pieces such as retro cassette tape tables to art pieces like the the skull cassette posters and the Jimi Hendrix cassette paintings.
These reinterpretations all target a wide audience that perhaps doesn't know the relationship between a cassette and pencil, but still appreciate and sympathize with the simplicity of the old days.
82 Nostalgic Cassette Restorations
From Retro Audio Pocketbooks to Colorful Edible Sculptures:
Simal Yilmaz — Feb 23, 2013 — Art & Design
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Realistic Consumer Prints
Need to Want by Erin Hanson Portrays Life's Questions in Images
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Cassette Tape Constructs
This Amazing Structure by Emmett McNamara Features 7,200 Tapes
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Colorful Edible Sculptures
The Food Art by Dan Cretu Transforms Fruits and Veggies into Artwork
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Cassette Tape Artwork
Sami Havia Gives Old Tapes New Purpose
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Retro Gum Ads
The Gorila Bubble Gum Vintage Edition Campaign is Nostalgically Nerdy
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QR Code Mixtapes
Sharetapes Brings Mixtapes into the 21st Century
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Cassette Tape Paintings
Iri5's 'Ghost in the Machine' Series Depicts Famous Media Icons
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Funky Retro Music Players
The Spitfire MP3 Player a Hit at the Wired Store 'Regal Remix'
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VCR-Ready Mobile Protectors
The iPhone 4 VHS Skin is a Video Flashback Apple Accessory
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Cassette iPod Cases
Retro MP3 Case From 45's Disguises Your Gadgets
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Retro Cassette Tape Tables
This Reinvention from Jeff Skierka Designs Replicates a Mixtape
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Vintage Stereo Cushions
These Boombox Pillows are Funky and Old-School
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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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Retro Smartphone Covers
The Cassette iPhone Case Makes Everything Old School
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Cassette Purses
A High Fashion Transparent Bag That Looks Like a Tape
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Paper-Playing Turntables
The IDEO C60 Redux Turns Collages into Mix Tapes
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Revamped Retro Speakers
the TDK Boombox is a Modern, Tricked-Out Ghetto Blaster
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Nostalgic Cassette Tape Tables
This Table Takes You Back to the Days of Cassettes and Boomboxes
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Retro Musical Clothes Racks
Cassette Tape Coat Hooks Create a Hip Way to Hang
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Retro-Music Watches
The EOS Mixtape Watch is a Blast from the Past
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Audible Neckties
The Sonic Fabric Necktie is Made Out of Music
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Fashionable Fowl Abodes
Reinhard Hunger Creates Truly Chic Bird Homes
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Miniature MP3 Speakers
The Mini Boombox Speaker System is Cute and Convenient
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Faux Beer-Infused Sterios
The 'Miller Boom Box' Provides a Musical Approach to Marketing
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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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Contemporary Cassette Artwork
Benoit Jammes Provides a Blast from the Past with Cassette Artwork
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Cassette Music Players
The MakerBot Mixtape is a Fun Throwback to Earlier Days
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Retro Cassette Speakers
iMainGo X Portable Speakers Brings Back an Old School Look
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Personified Retro Toys
Squid Kids Ink's 'So Analog' Collection is for the Geeky Gamer
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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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Insanely Intricate Novel Art (UPDATE)
The Brian Dettmer Book Sculptures are Mind-Bogglingly Good
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Modernized Ghetto Radios
The Lasonic Bluetooth Boombox is the Best of Two Generations
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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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Vintage Sneaker Speakers
The Nike Boombox Shoebox is a Unique DIY Project With Retro Qualities
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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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Cassette-Converting Audio Devices
Keep the 80s Alive with the Cassette to iPod Converter
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Retro Recording Device Notebooks
Moleskine Audio Cassette Notebooks are Perfect for Writing Songs
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Cassette Tape Couture
Pierre Andre Senizergues Fall 2009 Collection is Skateboarder Green
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Retro Audio Adornments
The GoodWood Cassette Tape is Old School
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Upcycled Cassette Storage Devices
Star Wars VHS Hard Drive Reuses Tapes for Geeky Purposes
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Retro Music Box Cases
The Zero Gravity Boombox iPhone 5 Shell Brings You Back to the 80s
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Retro Cassette Converters
The Player and Tape Concept Will Rewind You Back to the 80s
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Retro Audio Pocketbooks
The Beauty & The Beast Cassette Wallet is a Disney-Inspired Card Carrier
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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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VCR-Inspired Kicks
Cassette Sneakers Survive the 80s
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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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Musical Necklaces
Stephanie Simek Makes Neck & Ears Happy With Her Sound Locket
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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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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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Retro Music Makeup Packaging
The Manic Panic Cassette Eye-Shadow Compact is 80s Punk
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Cassette Taxidermy
Brian Dettmer Crafts Unused Tapes into Skeletons
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Ancient Music Adaptors
iDeck Car Cassette Adapter for Those with Cars Way Older than Their iPods
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Smartphone Mixtape Jukeboxes
AirCassette Takes Mobile Users Back to the 80s and 90s
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Retro USB Replicas
The Cassette Tape USB Hub Mixes the Past with the Present
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Laced Retro Lyrics
Cassette Tape Crochet May Be the Chosen Media of 1980s-Born Grandmothers
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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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Cassette Player Installations
Binatone Galaxy by Stephen Cornford Produces Eerie Sounds
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Retro Tech Periodicals
Cassette Tape Magazine Reads Like a Micro Blog, Looks Like an Old Cassette
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Mixtape Romances
'Cassette from My Ex' Melds Music With Relationships
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Skull Cassette Posters
Ali Gulec's Home Taping is Dead Print Shows the Demise of this Product
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Retro Recorder Notepads
Moleskine's Cassette Collection Incorporates Vintage Illustrations
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Tapeography
Ersinhan Ersin Uses Old School Tapes to Create Cassette Tape Texts
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Creepy Cassette Meals
Marcin Szpak Comments on the Age of 'Consumption'
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Cassette Tape Dedication Shorts
MIE Films’ Jammed Pays Tribute to Audio Tapes in an Adorable
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Mock VHS Memopads
The Peleg Designs Video Notebook is Made for Old-School Scribblers
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Retro Cassette Tape Pillows
This Retro Cassette Tape Pillow Lets Nostalgia Live On in the Arts
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Cubic Cassette Lighting
The Tape Lamp by Transparent House is Cool and Sophisticated
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Musical Lamps
Cassette Tape Lamps are an Eco-Friendly Way to Shine Light (UPDATE)
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Retrofuturism Laptop Designs
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Miniature Retro Audio Devices
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Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles
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Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
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Modernized 90s Gaming Consoles
The Analogue 3D Console Upscales N64 Games to 4K
Vintage-Inspired Digital Audio Players
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Metallic Architectural Record Players
The Conceptual 'RYTM' Record Player is Harmonious
Playfully Retro CD Players
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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
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
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
Toaster Pastry Galleries
The Pop(T)Art Gallery Recreates Iconic Artwork with Pop-Tarts
Multifunctional Power Bank Concepts
Abeer Mahadane Designs the Audio1 Concept Inspired by Braun
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
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets
The NeedleDrop Coaster Set Includes Four Acrylic LPs and More
Pocketable Handheld Devices
'Cake' is a Case That Transforms Apple Watches into Pocketable Devices
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
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
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
Car design luxury books
Aston Martin and McLaren use Benedict Redgrove to showcase designs
Modular AI-Enabled Record Players
The Conceptual Nostalgic AI Record Player is Two-in-One
Pager-Inspired Power Banks
The Conceptual Beeper Power Bank by PTPC is Vintage-Modern
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
French Museum-Themed Tech Accessories
The Louvre Museum and CASETiFY Join Forces on a Capsule
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
Artwork-Covered Tech Products
The Lexon x Keith Haring Collection Includes Four Products
Squid-Inspired Packaging
Squid-Inspired Packaging Revolutionizes Temperature Control
Minimalist Book Storage Tables
The 'Pocket' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay is Split Open
Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras
The 'Ditto' Camera Concept Captures with Holographic Effect
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Nostalgic Television Channels
PBS Retro is a Vintage Television Channel Remembering the Past
Retro Japanese-Inspired Cafe Designs
Sarah Carpenter Creates the Postcard Bakery Design in NYC
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
Heritage-Inspired Game Consoles
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Nods to the First Console
Time-Telling Cufflinks
The Creamy Patina 2023 Collection Takes After Iconic Vintage Watches
90s-Inspired Music Players
Bang & Olufsen Release the Vintage Beosound 9000 CD Player
Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes
LookUp Makes Digital Detox Tools in the Shape of Fish Tins
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
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
Premium Concept CD Players
Anthony Chupp Imagines a Quality CD Player in a Modern Look
Beer-Branded Disposable Cameras
The Retrospekt x PBR Single-Use 35mm Film Camera is Nostalgic
Retro Colorful Turntable Devices
Gadhouse Introduces the Brad Retro MKII Turntable
Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks
The Miniot 'Klapklok' is Covered in Mechanical Flaps
Retro-Inspired Music Systems
The Victrola Century 6-in-1 Record Player Works with Most Sources
Transparent Cyberpunk MP3 Players
'The DEVICE' by Alex Casabò Has an Ultra-Industrial Design
Retro Appliance Baby Monitors
The Conceptual SMEG Baby Monitor by Priyanshu Maiti is Cutesy
Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld
tinyPod Transforms the Apple Watch Into an iPod Replica
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Album-Inspired Turntables
Heinz Lichtenegger Designs the Dark Side of the Moon Turntable
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
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
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems
My Arcade Gamestation Portable Has Retro-Style Controls
Tape Crafting Kits
Curious Universe's Nano Tape Magic Kits Create Fun Crafts for Kids
Retro-Inspired 3D-Printed Storage
Scott Yu-Juan Designs the Organized Macintosh Studio
Turntable-Inspired Palettes
SHEGLAM's Vinyl Pop Color Palette is Made for Mixing and Matching
Crystalline Handheld Gaming Devices
The Analogue Pocket: Transparent Limited Editions are Stylish
Retrofuturistic Tube Amplifier Jukeboxes
LG Introduces the DukeBox with a Clear OLED Display
Linear Retro Six-CD Players
Bang & Olufsen's Beosystem 9000c is Premium and Nostalgic
Mid-Century Record Consoles
Wrensilva Unveils a New Catalog of Furniture for Stereo Systems
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Screen-Free Digital Cameras
The Camp Snap Camera Holds up to 2,000 Photos in its Storage
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
Organized Gaming Storage Cabinets
Bauhutte Presents a Special Cabinet for Game Accessories
Vinyl Record-Catering Furniture Series
Montana Furniture Presents the SPIN Collection
All-Aluminum Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Analogue Pocket Aluminum Comes in Four Colors
Color-Changing Eccentric Turntables
Brian Eno Designs the Turntable II with Unpredictable Patterns
Hardware Replication Gaming Handhelds
The Chromatic from ModRetro Uses FPGA to Play GameBoy Games
Doll-Inspired Retro Instant Cameras
Mattel and Kodak Join Forces on a Barbie Instant Camera
Mineral-Exploring Modern Decor Capsules
Sten Studio Presents the Cosmic Relics Collection
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
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Vintage-Inspired Technology
Tech Brand 'KICKBACK's DISCMAN' is Nostalgic
Transparent Vinyl Player Concepts
Vadzim Sadouski Designs a Clear Music Design Concept
Virtual Vinyl Players
Turntable: Music Explorer Merges Vinyl Charm with Modern Technology
Architecture-Inspired Turntables
Jorge Paez Designs the Reinterpreted RYTM Turntable
Artistic Affordable Turntable Models
These U-Turn Orbit Turntables Come in Three Models
Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor
The Retro Schlotzsky's Sandwich Studio Line Honors an Iconic Menu Item
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
Reimagined Retro Gaming Consoles
The Atari 2600+ Console Brings Back a Classic 1980 System
Feline-Friendly Music Accessories
Yamaha Design Lab Creates a Special Cat Music Box
Recycling Advocate Holograms
HypnoCat is Promoting the Great Cable Challenge in Waterloo Station
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
Mexican Designer Collaborative Exhibitions
Hall Haus Presents the Design Mixtape Exhibition
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
Museum-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY's Ancient Korean Designs for Devices are Elegant
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
Ancient Chinese Poetry Vinyls
The Musipple Vinyl Player Concept Honors Ancient History
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Paper Sampling Containers
Arcade Beauty Debuts a Paper-Based Sampling Solution for Beauty Products
History-Centric Recipe Cookbooks
The Tasting History Cookbook Features Global Recipes
Accessible Interactive Memory Storybooks
Remento's Interactive Storybooks Can Be the Perfect Gift
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
General Store-Inspired Consoles
Lisa Sacco Presents the New Haptic Wood Console Table
Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art
Jacques Monneraud Designs the Cardboard Collection
Mint-Tonal Retro Radios
Lego Launches a New Nostalgic Radio Design with Vintage Detailing
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Mobile Radio Players
Retro Radio is a Stylish, User-Friendly Radio Player with Vintage Design
Color-Matched Gaming Consoles
The Analogue Classic Limited Edition Pockets Come in Eight Colors
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Slim Portable Audio Turntables
Benjamin Großjohann Designs the Sleek New Coturn CT-01
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
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Capacious Computer Memory Tapes
This Memory Tape Can Store 150 TB of Data In Uncompressed State
Scanning Software Expansions
Vivid-Pix Now Serves Senior Living, Museums, & Other Establishments
Digital Audio Speaker Displays
found/Founded Introduces the Vibrary Digital LP Player
Digital Time Capsules
LastCapsule Users Can Upload Content Like Photos, Videos, and More
Juxtaposing Modern Streaming Speakers
Tivoli Audio Brings Life Back to the Songbook with Remakes