Eclectic Tech

The electronics market merges retro design with modern tech to focus on aesthetic

Implications - Consumers are obsessive when it comes to tech specs, but a growing desire for eclectic form is resulting in products that are retro in design, but not function. The merging of classic designs with modern features is moving against traditional methods to create something familiar enough for Boomers yet fully featured enough for Millennials.

Trend Themes

  1. Eclectic Design — Modern technology merges with retro design to focus on making visually appealing products familiar enough for Boomers yet fully featured enough for Millennials.
  2. Retro-inspired Tech — Nostalgic design is infused with modern technology to create innovative products that appeal to consumers who desire an old-school aesthetic with up-to-date functionality.
  3. Hipster Nostalgia — A growing desire for nostalgia, particularly amongst young adults, is inspiring a market for products that have a vintage feel with modern twists

Industry Implications

  1. Consumer Electronics — In a crowded market, there is opportunity to create products with unique designs that stand out from competitors.
  2. Fashion and Design — Bringing retro aesthetics to modern products opens a new market for fashion and design industries to collaborate.
  3. Technology Accessories — Nostalgic designs for technology accessories such as smartphone docks and typewriter keyboards cater to consumers who want to stand out and differentiate their devices from the conventional.
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6 Featured, 52 Examples:
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Date Range:
Sep 13 — Sep 14
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Featured Examples

'60s-Inspired Smartphone Docks
'60s-Inspired Smartphone Docks
The Vaughan Dock 2.0 by Tronk Design has a Retro Vibe
The Vaughan Dock 2.0 brings a little retro charm to the contemporary design of the Apple iPhone. Taking on the aesthetic of a classic radio with sleek wood, fabric speakers and even a small clock,... MORE
Filtered Polaroid Cameras
Filtered Polaroid Cameras
The Lomo’Instant Cameras Bring Back Traditional Filters and Polaroids
Hipster camera company Lomography recently released the Lomo’Instant, a camera that cleverly combines nostalgic Polaroid film with retro filters. Now you can take real-life Instagram-worthy photos... MORE
High Tech Retro Watches
High Tech Retro Watches
Velox Brings Back the 70s with Its XC1 Watch
Retro watches are the new face of the future according to Velox. The watchmaker’s very first launch is the XC1, a very modern watch inspired by the classic Braun DW20 from the 1970s. The XC1... MORE
Bulky Retro Music Docks
Bulky Retro Music Docks
The iRecorder is a Retro Music Player for iPhones
The iRecorder is a retro-style gadget that mixes modern iPhones with a nostalgia for chunky cassette players. The device has a spot for the iPhone to rest and be completely concealed, as if you were... MORE
Transformative Chic Smartphones
Transformative Chic Smartphones
Pop Deska Turns Any Smartphone Into a Professional Desk Phone
For those who prefer to handle a desk phone over a smartphone, check out the Pop Desk by Native Union. The device allows the transformation of your current smartphone, while it sits sleekly on a... MORE
Nostalgic Typewriter Keyboards
Nostalgic Typewriter Keyboards
This Vintage Computer Keyboard Looks Like a Set of Typewriter Keys
Take your writing back a couple of decades with this vintage typewriter keyboard design that pays tribute to the days when writers would sit and type their words out in ink. This nifty computer... MORE

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