When the first cassette came out, it was a revolutionary moment in music. These days, in the time of DVDs and CDs, you would think that there is no way so many cassette innovations can stay afloat.
Well, this retro technology continues to surprise us with some pretty cool cassette innovations that remind us why we used to love them so much. This collection of cassette creations includes fashion, home decor, visual art and even MP3 players (ironic, right?).
22 Cheeky Cassette Creations
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DIY Gifts for Geeks
From Keyboard Cufflinks to Cassette Tape Belt Buckles
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Cassette Tape Paintings
Iri5's 'Ghost in the Machine' Series Depicts Famous Media Icons
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Sonic Fabric
Textile Woven From Audio Cassette Tape
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Cassette Generator
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Cassette iPod Cases
Retro MP3 Case From 45's Disguises Your Gadgets
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Transformer Laptops
Office Robot is a Mini PC, USB Hub & Cassette Player
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Cassette Tape Canvases
Sami Havi's Eco Art
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Obsolete Cassette Tape Lighting
Modern Light Designs by Transparent House
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Cassette Purses
A High Fashion Transparent Bag That Looks Like a Tape
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Re-Purposing Old Technology
Cassette Chic Designs for Modern Times
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Remixed Eco Art Mediums
Cassette Tape Skeletons
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Cassette Belt Buckles
You're Not Cool Enough to Pull it Off
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Cassette Tape Lamps
Reviving Old Flavor for Hip Home Decor
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Old School Tech Wallets
Retro Pocket Wear Likes Like An Old Cassette Tape
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Remembering The Cassette
Mix Tape USB Case
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Cassette Wallets
Make Your Purse A Work Of Art
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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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Recycling Outdated Technology
The Cassette Tape Closet
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Retro Reinvented
Cassette Tape MP3 Player (Actually Works in a Cassette Deck)
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Retro USB Replicas
The Cassette Tape USB Hub Mixes the Past with the Present
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Tapeography
Ersinhan Ersin Uses Old School Tapes to Create Cassette Tape Texts
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Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs
The Conceptual 'JUSTWATCH' by Jacek Janiczak is Feature-Rich
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual PocketMan P1 Has Exposed Components
Metallic Architectural Record Players
The Conceptual 'RYTM' Record Player is Harmonious
Hyper-Modern Audio Recorders
The teenage engineering TP-7 Takes Voice Memos and More
Deadstock Denim Clogs
Levi’s x Crocs Upcycles Fabric Into One-of-a-Kind Footwear Designs
Previous Generation Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 4 Concept by Nathan Basset Looks to the Past
Modernized Cassette Tape Players
The Fiio CP13 Offers Up to 15-Hours of Playback Per Charge
Fan-Made Digital Audio Players
The Nothing Npod (1) Draws Inspiration from the iPod Shuffle
Minimalist Industrial Cameras
This Braun Instant Camera Concept by Arihant R Israni is Sleek
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
The PlayStation Capsule by Alisher Ashimov is Retro
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
Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players
This Incredibly Modern CD Player Redefines How We Listen to CDs
Retro High-Quality Audio Devices
Sony Presents the Walkman MW-A306 at an Affordable Price
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
Generative AI-Powered Hand-Held Cameras
Kyle Goodrich's AI-Camera is Ground-Breaking
Stacked Stone Camera Projectors
'The Nostalgia of Now' by Josh Schwefel is Naturalistic
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Functionally Fashionable Mobile Accessories
These MOFT Mobile Accessories Debuted at CES 2023
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Retro Smartphone Music Systems
The Conceptual 'RE:PLAY' Smartphone Music Player is Nostalgic
Retrofuturism Streaming Headphones
The Conceptual 'FUTUREAHEAD' Headset by Olga Orel is
Retro Camera-Like Speaker Concepts
The Kodak C400R Bluetooth Speaker by Hyunjun Yu is Minimalist
RFID-Blocking Origami Wallets
This Wallet Offers Comfort & Convenience In a Compact Folding Design
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Cassette-Style Smartphone Chargers
The Remax Powerbank Tape Offers a Retro Way to Charge Up
Retro Transparent Cassette Players
NINM Lab Unveils the Nostalgic It's Real Cassette Player
'80-Style Portable Turntables
Audio-Technica Update its 'Sound Burger' Once Again for Rerelease
Protective Fan-Style Wallets
The Shuffle Wallet Has Anti-RFID Technology, Easy Access and More
Chic Tech Organization Bags
The Faire Collective Atlas Urban Messenger Keeps Devices Secure
Sculptural Scrolling Photo Frames
The 'Flash Back' Device Concept Has a Nostalgic Design
Celebratory Analog Camera Collections
The Lomography Classics Cameras Celebrate 30-Years
Tech-Charging Valet Trays
The Courant MAG:3 Valet Tray Reduces Clutter in a Stylish Way
90s-Inspired Music Players
Bang & Olufsen Release the Vintage Beosound 9000 CD Player
Retro Docking Hubs
The 'RayCue 128K' is Dripping With 1980s Computer Aesthetics
Commuter-Oriented Tech Accessories
MOFT Taps TOMBOGO for the New 'Creative Commuter' Capsule
Nostalgic Mobile Gamer Devices
The Retroid Pocket Flip Has a Throwback, Clamshell Design
Nostalgia-Evoking Outerwear Collections
The North Face's New Low-Fi Hi-Tek Line Has Old Influences
DJ Console-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Presents a Pioneer CDJ 2000 Console Moving Set
Artwork-Covered Tech Products
The Lexon x Keith Haring Collection Includes Four Products
Pre-Duct-Taped Shoe Designs
Vans Vault Takes the Pre-Distressed Footwear Style to the Next Level
Chunky Musician-Inspired Sunglasses
The Jacques Marie Mage x Johnny Cash Collection is Retro
Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras
The 'Ditto' Camera Concept Captures with Holographic Effect
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
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
Modular Mobile Professional Pouches
The Orbitkey 2-in-1 Tech Pouch Organizes All Device Essentials
Retro Cassette Brick Puzzles
The LEGO Sony Walkman is Designed by Srta.JirafaEnfadada
Attachable Candy-Shaped Pockets
The Christian Cowan SS 24 Collection Features Oversized Pockets
Minimalist Wireless Cassette Players
The We Are Rewind Cassette Player Has an Aluminum Body
Ultra-Modern Record Players
This Modern Record Player by +AUDIO is High-Performance and Chic
Digital Folder-Inspired Wallets
Nikolas Bentel Designs the Familiar Untitled Folder Wallet
Time-Telling Cufflinks
The Creamy Patina 2023 Collection Takes After Iconic Vintage Watches
Retro-Inspired Tactical Outerwear
The North Face Low-Fi Hi-Tek Collection Has Modern Materials
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Recycled Wallet Collections
FREITAG Boasts a New and Colorful Collection of Wallets
Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules
Maison Margiela Releases a Luxury Wallet Line Under Recicla Line
Cheeky Wallet Designs
Thomas Finney Designs a Minimalist and Playful Condom Wallet
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
Premium Concept CD Players
Anthony Chupp Imagines a Quality CD Player in a Modern Look
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Cactus Leather Tech Accessories
At CES 2024, OtterBox Unveiled the Symmetry Series Cactus Leather
Digital Currency Piggy Banks
This 'Smart Piggy' Bank Concept Upgrades a Classic
Retro-Inspired 3D-Printed Storage
Scott Yu-Juan Designs the Organized Macintosh Studio
Transparent Cyberpunk MP3 Players
'The DEVICE' by Alex Casabò Has an Ultra-Industrial Design
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
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Tiny Washing Machines
Inventus Uses Coca Cola Cans to Create This Functional Washing Machine
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Cookie Tin Beauty Palettes
Kara Beauty's Creative Beauty Palette is Styled Like a Sewing Kit
Pocket-Adorned Slip-On Footwear
Vault by Vans and Nicole McLaughlin Launch a Capsule Together
Turntable-Inspired Palettes
SHEGLAM's Vinyl Pop Color Palette is Made for Mixing and Matching
Radio Station-Themed Footwear
Clarks Originals Creates a Kurupt FM Version of the Wallabees
Recycled Plastic Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Now Generation 2 i-Type is Retro and User-Friendly
Crystalline Handheld Gaming Devices
The Analogue Pocket: Transparent Limited Editions are Stylish
Five-Disc CD Changers
Yamaha's 'CD-C603' Lets You Change Out CDs During Music Playback
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Self-Referencing Fashion Collections
For Fall/Winter 2023, UNDERCOVER is Reimagining Old Design
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
Style-Conscious Record Players
The VS-01 Upright Vinyl Record Player Puts Media on Display
Revamped Color-Blocked Cameras
MAD Paris and Casablanca Drop a Reimagined Contax G2
Color-Changing Eccentric Turntables
Brian Eno Designs the Turntable II with Unpredictable Patterns
Leather-Accented Instant Cameras
This NEIGHBORHOOD Polaroid SX-70 Foldable Camera is Custom-Modded
Portable Photobooth Printers
The HP Sprocket Photobooth is Debuting at CES 2024
Modernized Video Cameras
The Kodak Super 8 Camera Revives the Brand's Analog Hardware
Luxurious Graphic Retro-Tinged Fashion
YSL Presents The Vintage Collection of Band Merch
Rockstar-Inspired Instant Film Designs
Polaroid Unveils the For the Rebel Rebels Collection
Artist-Styled Nostalgic Lookbooks
AURALEE and New Balance Reimagine Archival Fashion Designs
Old-School Lifestyle Collections
HODINKEE Debuts Its First Branded Collection of Daily Necessities
Luxury Handheld Camera Bags
KidSuper Designs This Louis Vuitton-Branded Camera Bag
Security Camera Multifunctional Clocks
The Swap Clock by Jungmin Park is Also Surveillance
Wine Bottle-Resembling Speakers
Vincent Chan Designs the Retro Dream Echo Bluetooth Speaker
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Architecture-Inspired Turntables
Jorge Paez Designs the Reinterpreted RYTM Turntable
Musical NFC Hoodies
Balenciaga's Limited-Edition Apparel Shares an Exclusive Music Track
Artistic Affordable Turntable Models
These U-Turn Orbit Turntables Come in Three Models
Retro-Style Karaoke Sets
The A30M Blends Modern Features with an 80s-Inspired Design
Tissue Box Record Sleeves
This Fall Out Boy Album Comes in Limited-Edition Release Packaging
Sneaker-Resembling Leather Wallets
These Nike Cardholders are Reminiscent of Its Sneakers
Portable Game Device Cameras
The Game Boy Mini Camera by Christopher Graves has a Custom Board
British Vintage-Tinged Streetwear
Yardsale Presents its Latest Collection of Retro Looks
Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops
Peachy Den's 'Sweet Cheeks' Collection Pays Homage to Girlhood
Retrospective Lip Balm Collections
The 50th Anniversary Vault Collection Features Iconic Lip Balms
Artist-Approved Tech Accessories
Velvet Caviar Partners with Artist Keith Haring on a New Capsule
Collectible Phygital Sunglasses
Weekday & The Fabricant Created Two Artifact 001 Colorways
Cassette-Inspired Power Banks
The 'Flashtape' Wireless Magnetic Power Bank Has a Retro Design
Reusable Disposable Cameras
Flashback is Reviving Disposable Cameras with a Sustainable Twist
Nostalgic Album Art Displays
Fukasaawa Designs the New km5 CP1 with a Minimal Look
Micro Tabletop Arcade Games
The Coleco Revival Mini Arcade Machines Pack the Latest Technologies
Street Art-Adorned Perforated Footwear
Crocs Joins Futura Laboraties on a New Set of Shoes
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Metal Band-Inspired Merchandise
Sleep Token Debuts a Carrying Collection Exclusively with Revolver
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Y2K-Themed Chargeable CD-Player Bags
Coperni Unveils a New Accessory Resembling CD Players
Instant Camera Collections
Prinics Launches the New 'Era' Product Line Inspired by Kodak's History
Musical Playlist Time Capsules
Spotify Launches Playlist in a Bottle to Open at a Later Time
Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps
The 'Rewind' App Helps Gen Z Delve Into the Music Of Past Decades
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Upcycled Vintage Garments
Beyond Retro Taps AllSaints Founder Stuart Trevor for a New Capsule
Folded Gaming Console Concepts
Jinseon Lee Designs the New Tam Tam Gaming Console Concept
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Retro-Inspired Power Banks
AYANEO's Retro Power Bank Replicates Old Video Game Consoles
Color-Matched Gaming Consoles
The Analogue Classic Limited Edition Pockets Come in Eight Colors
Recycled Records Campaigns
Coca-Cola, Mark Ronson and Madlib to Launch 'Recycled Records'
Slim Portable Audio Turntables
Benjamin Großjohann Designs the Sleek New Coturn CT-01
Nostalgic NFC-Enabled Sneakers
Puma’s Limited-Edition RS-XL Sneakers Link to Exclusive Content
Handheld Cartridge-Style Consoles
The 'Super Pocket' is a Portable Game Console with Themed Skins
Miniature Multifunctional Docking Stations
The RayCue 128C is a Retro Miniature Macintosh
Wooden Multitrack Recorders
Cirtter & Guitari Design the New 5 Moons Easy to Use Recorder
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Contemporary Wedding Capsules
From Future's Wedding Capsule Collection is Timeless and Elegant
Anticipating Camera Tools
RecordBack: PreCatch Camera Captures Moments Before They Occur
Puck-Shaped Audio Tools
Kano Designs the Stem Player with Unreleased J Dilla Songs
Juxtaposing Modern Streaming Speakers
Tivoli Audio Brings Life Back to the Songbook with Remakes