DIY wooden retro suitcase is a distraction-free digital typewriter in disguise
There seems to be a rather curious trend happening in that small niche that combines the written, or rather typed, word and computers. Moving away…
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Postmodern Treasure: Rare Ettore Sottsass Enorme Telephones Emerge After Decades
Design enthusiasts, rejoice! A remarkable discovery has sent ripples through the collectible design world as 500 pristine Enorme telephones, created by legendary designer Ettore Sottsass,…
CD Player brings together retro aesthetics with modern functionality
In an age dominated by digital streaming, there’s a quiet resurgence in the appreciation for physical media, particularly the humble compact disc. For those looking…
Rimowa Revives Colorful 1988 “Holiday Hand-Carry Case” for 2025
There’s something undeniably captivating about a Rimowa suitcase. Even for someone like me, who generally steers clear of luxury goods, especially when it comes to…
Retroid Pocket Classic pays tribute to the granddaddies of gaming consoles
Handheld gaming devices seem to be all the rage these days, and they actually span quite a wide range as well. On the one hand,…
Tiny DIY retro gaming handheld fits inside a small Altoids tin
The world of portable gaming has exploded in recent years, with handheld PCs sporting impressive specs that can run demanding modern titles. However, these devices…
Micro Journal Rev. 7 is a DIY E Ink Typewriter That Lets You Focus on Your Craft
With how cheap some laptops have become, finding an affordable, low-power computer just for writing your award-winning novel is no longer the problem that it…
AYANEO’s Mac-inspired retro gaming console gets an actual screen and an upgrade
Retro designs are quite big in the video game industry, both in actual games and the machines that run them. There are many “mini” consoles…
Instant film photo is actually an ingenious and delightful digital camera
Thanks to the retro design craze, instant cameras are now popular even among young people who have never seen the original Polaroid. It has become…
Polaroid Now Generation 3 Instant Cameras Prove that the Classics Never Die
Thanks to the popularity of retro products like record players, instant cameras have also been experiencing a renaissance. There are now quite a few designs…
Modular photography kit transforms the iPhone 16 Pro into a retro camera
We’ve seen quite a few interesting designs at MWC 2025 that tried to solve one of the remaining problems of mobile photography. Whether it’s a…
Coin-operated gaming handheld concept puts a curious twist to retro designs
Handheld devices have taken the gaming market by storm, ranging from the hulking Steam Decks to retro consoles that relive the glory days of the…