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 These tech-savvy art projects prove that outdated technology can still serve a functional purpose. Everything from shoes to a Darth Vader bust can be made using outdated circuit boards.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 Technology is rapidly advancing, which means that it takes less time for computers to become outdated. Outdated computers are often thrown into landfills where they do not biodegrade.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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Upcycled Waste Material Furniture
This Cardboard Furniture Design by Lee Lin is Modular
Retro-Style Mini Gamer PCs
The AYANEO Retro Mini PC AM01 Has a Macintosh-Inspired Design
Retrofuturism Laptop Designs
This Lofree Retro Laptop Concept by Wonjae Kim is Made with PBT
Bacteria-Stitched Lab-Grown Shoes
Modern Synthesis Uses Plant Waste to Grow Microbial Textiles
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
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
Transparent Waste-Filled Chairs
The 'No Waste Chair' by Kees Dekkers Puts Garbage in the Spotlight
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
Recycled Waste Speakers
Gomi Transforms Old Plastic Waste Into Bluetooth Speakers
Retro Smartphone Music Systems
The Conceptual 'RE:PLAY' Smartphone Music Player is Nostalgic
Retrofuturism Streaming Headphones
The Conceptual 'FUTUREAHEAD' Headset by Olga Orel is
Music AI-Generated Visual Art
Modem Joins Teenage Engineering and Bureau Cool on an Art Project
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
Tech-Themed Fine Jewelry
Accessories Brand Oushaba Turns E-Waste Into Fine Jewelry Pieces
Repurposed Sustainable Apparel
Toast Launches a Collection of "Creatively Repaired" Garments
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Humorous Quick Cleanup Workstations
The 'Flip' Desk Concept Allows for Quick Tidying Up
Aesthetically-Pleasing Computer Peripherals
Fabio Verdelli Design Studio’s DUNE Mouse is Stunning
Digital Display Headphone Stands
This LED Headphone Stand from Sergii Grebeniuk is Artistic
Sculptural Scrolling Photo Frames
The 'Flash Back' Device Concept Has a Nostalgic Design
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
Upcycled Metal Sheet Cabinets
Teun Zwets and Lensvelt Debut the Le Petit Boudoir Collection
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Illuminated eSports Earbuds
The Conceptual Cyberpunk Earbuds by Tim Chen are Gaming-Ready
Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs
The BATTBOARD Electric Surfboard is Ready for the Water
Operating System Stationery Sets
This Stationery Set is Inspired by Classic Mac OS
Retractable Port Hub Laptops
This Laptop Design Concept by Junichiro Yokota Hides Essential Ports
Recycled Material Lamp Designs
The 'Cozy Cleo' Lamp from EveryOtherDay is Eco-Friendly
Baroque-Style PC Peripherals
The Ornamental MSI Mouse by Eslam Mohammed is Elegantly Artistic
Upcycled Crushed Velvet Sneakers
Converse Made Its New Design from Discarded Clothes
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
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
Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
Aquariums, lamps, and clocks made out of Apple iMac Computers
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Smashable Biodegradable Cups
GaeaStar Develops a New Cup From Only Three Ingredients
Recycled Mini Golf Courses
Lab La Bla Made a Miniature Golf Course with Denim & Wine Corks
Repurposed Denim Furniture
Levi's Icons Re/Outfitted Refreshes Iconic Designs with Discarded Denim
Modern Marble Waste Lamps
The Sole Lamp by Hadiye Ozdemir is Luxurious and Eco-Friendly
Seashell-Inspired Chair Designs
Ernesto Pastore Fuses Traditional and Digital Techniques
Ocean Waste Surfboards
The Floater Surfboard is Made Out of Recycled Materials & Raw Sewage
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
Upcycled Object Exhibitions
Nendo and Daniel Arsham Design, Break, and Create Functional Objects
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
Retro-Inspired 3D-Printed Storage
Scott Yu-Juan Designs the Organized Macintosh Studio
Plastic Waste Artful Installations
Studio Karyn Lim Presents So Plast!c at SaloneSatellite
Tiny Washing Machines
Inventus Uses Coca Cola Cans to Create This Functional Washing Machine
Retailer E-Waste Disposal Programs
Staples Canada & eCycle Solutions are Redefining Tech Recycling
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Used Component Marketplaces
Framework Allows Customers to Sell Used Products on its Website
Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
Upcycled Tower Designs
3XN Shows How Sustainable and Cost-Cffective Reuse Can Be
Recycled Aluminum Sneakers
The nat-2 Sleek Alchemist Sneaker is Made from PCR Aluminum Foil
STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
eBike Battery Recycling Initiatives
Rad Power Bikes and Redwood Materials Have Partnered
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
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
Waste Material Laptop Carriers
The 'ILab Bag' Has a Reversible, Storage-Packed Design
Recycled Yogurt Pot-Constructed Tables
Another Country Launches the Work Series II Table
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
Modular Espresso Machines
Kara is Recyclable, 3D Printable and User-Friendly Enough to Repair
Aesthetics-Focused Motherboards
The Tuf Gaming BTF Motherboard Boasts Excellent Cable Management
Minimalist Gradient Glass Desks
The in.water Concept by Nicola Morelli is a Metaphor for Pollution
Retail E-Waste Collectors
Best Buy Announced a Mail-In E-Waste Collection Option
Upcycled Cigarette Cushions
Code Effort Takes Old Cigarette Butts and Turns Them Into Toy Pillows
Retro Arcade Circuit Boards
Atari Debujts a Series of Retro Circuit Boards for its Modern Audience
Apple Leather-Based Footwear
Trash Planet's New Shoes are Made from Vegan Apple Leather
Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions
Madeline Continues to Grow her EPS [Expanded Polystyrene] Series
Upcycled Stool Designs
Space Copenhagen Designs a Stool with Coffee Shells and E-Waste for Mater
Wine Bottle-Resembling Speakers
Vincent Chan Designs the Retro Dream Echo Bluetooth Speaker
Upcycled Waste Tiles
Monostudio Associati’s Monoferments Project is Sustainable
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Virtual Recycling Campaigns
Intel & Dell Let Animal Crossing Players Recycle Rusted Parts
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
Reusable Classical Artwork Exhibitions
Recycling Beauty at Fondazione Prada is a Remarkable Study
Microplastic Particle-Transformed Designs
The Tyre Collective Creates Products from Particles
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
Marine Waste Display Fixtures
Schemata Architects Creates an Interesting Aesthetic for Kolon Sport
Eco-Friendly Styrofoam Furniture
we+ Designs the New Range of Recyclable Sleek Furniture
Second Hand Gaming Retailers
UK-Based Retailer CeX Launches a Dedicated Pre-Owned Selection
Sculptural Artful Ultrasonic Cleaners
above studio Designs the Ultrasonic UV-C Light Cleaner
Upcycled Automotive Couture Collections
This Collection is Made With Discarded Auto Components
Repurposed Electric Scooter Series
Andra Formen Designs the E-metabolism Collection
DIY Digital Music Systems
Teenage Engineering's Record Factory is Perfect for the Holidays
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
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Low-Profile Industrial Keyboards
Electronic Materials Office Debuts Industrial-Inspired Keyboard
Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects
ÉCAL and Philippe Malouin Unveil the Junkyard Diving Project
Contemporary Upcycled Bright Benches
Reclaimed Footwear is Used to Craft the Remix Maison Benches
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
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
Recycled Plastic Game Controllers
The Xbox Wireless Controller Remix Special Edition is Eco-Minded
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
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
Mind-Clearing Art Boards
The Buddha Board is Made Purposefully to Declutter and Refresh Minds
Repurposed Furniture Design Exhibitions
Honoka Presents the Tatami Refab Project Exhibition
Upcycled Paint Boxes
Up Paint's Up Box Helps Consumers Ship Back & Recycle Old Paint
Sustainable Battery Disposals
Lyft and Redwood Materials Aim to Repurpose Modern E-Bike Batteries
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Upcycled Down Furniture Series
Christoph Kurzmann Breathes New Life to Old Furniture
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Refurbished Tech Initiatives
An Orland Town's Recycling Program Repurposes Refurbished Electronics
Digital-Themed Glitchy Visual Wallpapers
JUPIER 10 Presents the Glitch Wallpaper Collection
Computer Evolution Museums
Evolution Museum Explores Iconic Computers Through History