56 Retro Media Makeovers
From Cassette Tape Watches to Microwaved CDs as Art:
Katherinev123 — Nov 27, 2009 — Art & Design
Living in the age of iPods and MP3s, I’m sure most people have eschewed CDs and virtually all have done away with cassettes, vinyl records, and rotary phones. While we may not use these oldschool media devices anymore (as they were meant to be used) that doesn’t mean we aren’t reinventing them—giving them new functionality that applies to our modern living standards or using them in creative artwork. With everything from rotary phone watches to VCRs as kitchen appliances, this collection is dedicated to retro media makeovers.
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DIY Gifts for Geeks
From Keyboard Cufflinks to Cassette Tape Belt Buckles
55
Recycled Record Sculptures
10 Reinvented Vintage Vinyls
54
Cassette Tape Paintings
Iri5's 'Ghost in the Machine' Series Depicts Famous Media Icons
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Old Vinyl Lighting
Lockengeloet's Repurposed Vinyl Records Give LPs a New Life
52
Cassette Generator
51
Retro Record Bags
Handbag Designers Take Inspiration From 60's Vinyl and Guitars
50
Floating Vinyl
The 'Void' Plays Vintage-Style Records in Mid Air
49
Records As A Canvas
Vinyl Art by Daniel Edlen
48
Cassette iPod Cases
Retro MP3 Case From 45's Disguises Your Gadgets
47
Rotary Phone Watches
The Zihotch Retro Phone Watch
46
Cassette Tape Canvases
Sami Havi's Eco Art
45
Microwaved CDs as Art
Sizzling Hot Images
44
Artistic Vinyl Canvases
The 'Record Time' Collection Exhibits Designs From 24 Artists
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Personalized Record Jewelry
Junkprints' Recycled Vinyl Necklaces Honor Retro Music
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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
40
Vinyl Books
‘Extraordinary Records' Explores the World of Retro Albums
39
Retro Phone Cars
Howard Davis's VW Beetle Mod
38
Re-Purposing Old Technology
Cassette Chic Designs for Modern Times
37
Mixtape USB Ports
USB Data Storage for the Romantic Type
36
Remixed Eco Art Mediums
Cassette Tape Skeletons
35
Cassette Belt Buckles
You're Not Cool Enough to Pull it Off
34
Faux Brick Phones
Carry Your New Mobile Like Your Old School Cell Phone
33
Cassette Skulls
Brian Dettmer Recycles Old Tapes into Spooky Art
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CDs as Wall Art
The Qubo Lets You Frame and Flaunt Your Old School Music Tracks
31
80s Art Album Covers
Indie Records Feature Retro Rainbows & Spectrums
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Motorcyle Art
Motorbike Concept from Recycled VCR and PC parts
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Cassette Tape Lamps
Reviving Old Flavor for Hip Home Decor
28
Casette Tape Watches
The Horological Machine No. 2.2 is a Retro Black Beauty
27
The Return of the Mix Tape
Sharing Music With Mixaloo
26
Old School Tech Wallets
Retro Pocket Wear Likes Like An Old Cassette Tape
25
Remembering The Cassette
Mix Tape USB Case
24
Cassette Tape Couture
Pierre Andre Senizergues Fall 2009 Collection is Skateboarder Green
23
Self-Pressed Records
Yuri Suzuki's Amateur Music Production System Warps Records
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Retro Christmas TV Specials
Betamaxmas Features Rabbit Ears and Vintage Shows
21
Phonograph Speakers
The Awesome Retro Little Horn Speakers Come Back From the Past
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Drinking Game Mixtapes
The Christmas Power Hour
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Vinyl Clocks
Like Minded Studios' ‘Record Time Clocks' Make Punctuality Cool
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Cassette Wallets
Make Your Purse A Work Of Art
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Retro Vinyl Revivals
Nilox NX100R Converts Vinyls to MP3 Player
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Fake Cassette Cases
Contexture Design Creates Retro-Style Holders for iPod Nanos
15
Retro Music Converters
Novac MV-CM001U Turns Cassette Tapes Into MP3s
14
DIY Retro Phone Revamps
Turn Your Old Rotary Telephone Into a Lamp
13
Recycling Outdated Technology
The Cassette Tape Closet
12
Retro Reinvented
Cassette Tape MP3 Player (Actually Works in a Cassette Deck)
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Cassette Taxidermy
Brian Dettmer Crafts Unused Tapes into Skeletons
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Casette Deck Toaster
9
Bookified Records
Huw Gwilliam Takes Classic Records and Transforms Them Into Novels
8
Rad Recycled Records
Obsolete Records & CDs Find a New Life
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Retro USB Replicas
The Cassette Tape USB Hub Mixes the Past with the Present
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90s Rap Resurrections
Death Row Records is Rising from the Dead for Video Games
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Mixtape Romances
'Cassette from My Ex' Melds Music With Relationships
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Tapeography
Ersinhan Ersin Uses Old School Tapes to Create Cassette Tape Texts
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VCRs as Kitchen Appliances
The VHS Toaster Brands Wonderbread With Techie Goodness
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Geeky Galactic Gramophones
The Star Wars Record Player Will Make Nerds Happy
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Old School Recorders
The USB Spherical Microphone Keeps Your Sounds Fresh
Related Ideas
Premium Retro Mobile Phones
Nokia Presents the Nokia 150 and Nokia 130 as 'Dumb Phones'
Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs
The Conceptual 'JUSTWATCH' by Jacek Janiczak is Feature-Rich
Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances
Paul Parsons Creates Themed Kitchen Appliance Concepts
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
Metallic Architectural Record Players
The Conceptual 'RYTM' Record Player is Harmonious
Industrial Design Smart Speakers
The Conceptual HomePod Nano by Justin Latham is Braun-Like
Modular Physical Media Players
This Winamp Media Player Device by Eslam Mod is Digitally-Inspired
Hyper-Modern Audio Recorders
The teenage engineering TP-7 Takes Voice Memos and More
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
Nostalgic Updated Flip Phones
Motorola Marks 95th Anniversary with Exclusive Razr+ Bundle
Natural Multi-Material Turntables
House of Marley Unveils the 'Stir it Up Lux Bluetooth Turntable'
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Vintage-Style Timepiece Collections
The Casio Vintage A100 Series Watches Come in Four Finishes
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
The PlayStation Capsule by Alisher Ashimov is Retro
Swiss-Made Timepiece Designs
Braun Clocks Presents its First Range of Wristwatches
Digital Analog Wireless Speakers
mark&draw Design Creates the Dynamic MARK HI-FI Speaker
Retro Car-Inspired Audio Devices
The EVO 150 DeLorean Edition is Designed by Cambridge Audio
Modernized Modular LP Players
found/Founded Designs the Controlled Vibrary Digital LP Player
Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players
This Incredibly Modern CD Player Redefines How We Listen to CDs
Omni-Position Record Players
The Black Wheel Turntable Plays Records From the Underside
AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
Vadim Sadovski Uses Midjourney AI for This Series
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
Japan-Inspired Wearable Watch Rings
Casio and Stasto Stand Stones Present Timepiece Rings
Industrial Design Condenser Microphones
The teenage engineering CM-15 Has a Demure Construction
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
Millennium-Inspired Cellphones
These New Nokia Phones are Nostalgic with Modern Features
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
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
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
Repurposed Sustainable Apparel
Toast Launches a Collection of "Creatively Repaired" Garments
'80-Style Portable Turntables
Audio-Technica Update its 'Sound Burger' Once Again for Rerelease
Micro-Sized Mirrorless Cameras
The 'Yashica - I'm Back' Has Interchangeable Lenses and More
Sculptural Scrolling Photo Frames
The 'Flash Back' Device Concept Has a Nostalgic Design
Portable Media Players
The LG StanbyME Go is Multi-Functional and Perfect for Traveling
Illuminated eSports Earbuds
The Conceptual Cyberpunk Earbuds by Tim Chen are Gaming-Ready
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
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
Nostalgic Nixie Tube Timepieces
The NEONWORKS BTF Nixie Watch Has a Retro-Modern Design
Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
Aquariums, lamps, and clocks made out of Apple iMac Computers
Nostalgic Mobile Gamer Devices
The Retroid Pocket Flip Has a Throwback, Clamshell Design
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
60s-Inspired Headphone Models
Master & Dynamic MH40 Wireless Applied Art Forms Headphones are Chic
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Flame-Free Candle Warmers
The Retro Candle Warmer Lamp Doubles the Life of Candles
60s Hippie Culture-Inspired Fashion
LMC Presents the Peace, Freedom, and Reversal Capsule for SS23
Fabric-Covered Hi-Fi Turntables
Lelièvre Paris & La Boite Design the New LX Turntable
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
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
Time-Telling Cufflinks
The Creamy Patina 2023 Collection Takes After Iconic Vintage Watches
Washing Machine-Inspired Speaker Concepts
Hari 3D Designs a Speaker Resembling a Home Appliance
Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes
LookUp Makes Digital Detox Tools in the Shape of Fish Tins
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Premium Concept CD Players
Anthony Chupp Imagines a Quality CD Player in a Modern Look
Wearable Art Watches
Masterpiece On Your Wrist Makes Art from the Louvre Wearable
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
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Album-Inspired Turntables
Heinz Lichtenegger Designs the Dark Side of the Moon Turntable
Contemporary Vertical Turntables
ToVerse Unveils a New Dynamic Streaming Turntable Design
Elevated Modern Sleek Turntables
U-Turn Audio Updates its Orbit Turntable Collection
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
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
Turntable-Inspired Palettes
SHEGLAM's Vinyl Pop Color Palette is Made for Mixing and Matching
Recycled Plastic Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Now Generation 2 i-Type is Retro and User-Friendly
Retrofuturistic Tube Amplifier Jukeboxes
LG Introduces the DukeBox with a Clear OLED Display
Five-Disc CD Changers
Yamaha's 'CD-C603' Lets You Change Out CDs During Music Playback
Mid-Century Record Consoles
Wrensilva Unveils a New Catalog of Furniture for Stereo Systems
Premium Modular Transparent Turntables
Per Brickstad Designs the New Clear Audio Device
Transparent TV-Speaker Hybrids
The LG DukeBox is Coming to CES 2024
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
Wooden Retro-Style VR Headsets
The Stereoscopic Display System is Powered by a Raspberry Pi
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
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Modernized Video Cameras
The Kodak Super 8 Camera Revives the Brand's Analog Hardware
Rockstar-Inspired Instant Film Designs
Polaroid Unveils the For the Rebel Rebels Collection
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Old-Fashioned Cartoon Cereal Tins
This Mickey Mouse-Themed Collector’s Metal Tin is Collectible
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
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
Bespoke Brass Vintage Clocks
Sergey's Nixei Tube Vintage Clock is Inspired by the 19th Century
Retro-Style Karaoke Sets
The A30M Blends Modern Features with an 80s-Inspired Design
Artist-Designed Blenders
magic bullet's Artist-Designed Wraps Champion Creativity & Expression
Post-Apocalyptic Aluminum Furniture
Students at HEAD Genève Create 2084, Diorama of the Future
AI-Powered Portable Speakers
The 'VBox' Boombox Utilizes ChatGPT to Help with Musical Exploration
Color-Changing Record Players
The Turntable II by Brian Eno is Limited-Edition and Eye-Catching
Fan-Favorite Sound Burgers
Audio-Technica is Rolling Out the AT-SB727 as a Regular Product
Portable Game Device Cameras
The Game Boy Mini Camera by Christopher Graves has a Custom Board
Analog Hardware Turntables
LoveFrom Refines the Sondek LP12 by Linn for 50th Anniversary
Singing Competition Audio Electronics
The Voice Electronics Take After the Hit ITV Studios Show
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
Modern WiFi-Equipped Toasters
Revolution Cooking Previews its Advanced Revolution Toaster
Micro Tabletop Arcade Games
The Coleco Revival Mini Arcade Machines Pack the Latest Technologies
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
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
Magenta-Hued Flip Phones
The Motorola razr+ Comes in Pantone's 2023 Color of the Year
Instant Camera Collections
Prinics Launches the New 'Era' Product Line Inspired by Kodak's History
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps
The 'Rewind' App Helps Gen Z Delve Into the Music Of Past Decades
Vinyl Storage Shelving Units
The New Toneoptic rpm is a new Take on Vinyl Storage
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Transformational Cell Phone Tools
The Make-Roscope Transforms Your Phone into a Microscope
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Textural Vacuum Tube Headphones
The écoute Vacuum Tube Audio Headphones Enhance Music and More
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
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Audio Guest Books
FêteFone is a Unique Guest Book Alternative for Weddings
Retro-Tinged Polaroid Cameras
Fujifilm's New SQUARE SQ40 Celebrates Vintage Photo Formats
Versatile Modern Appliance Capsules
Monogram Unveils Three New Appliance Collections
Juxtaposing Modern Streaming Speakers
Tivoli Audio Brings Life Back to the Songbook with Remakes