Category
Tech
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Trend cluster
Category
Retro
Techcessories
Old school cases and docks bridge current technology with old.
4.7
Trend score
Trend
What is the Retro Techcessories trend?
Retro Techcessories: An interesting dichotomy is taking place in the consumer technology marketplace: While buyers can’t wait to get their hands on the newest and latest gadgets, they are also seeking retro-style products with which to accessorize them. Tech accessories, from docks to iPad cases, are getting retrofied with elements like Game Boy themes and rotary phone accents. This design direction allows consumers to bridge the gap between new and old, while also presenting an ironic twist on today’s rapid-fire pace of technology.
Trend themes
Themes within the Retro Techcessories trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Retrofication of tech accessories
The trend of retrofying tech accessories is growing as consumers seek to bridge the gap between new and old technology.
02
Reimagining old tech icons
Designers are finding innovative ways to incorporate vintage technology icons like the Game Boy, rotary phones and VCRs into modern gadgets.
03
Merging retro design with modern technology
Aesthetic nostalgia is becoming increasingly desirable, integrating old design elements with new technology provides a unique product.
Industry implications
What the Retro Techcessories trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Consumer Electronics
Retrofied tech accessories and products is a trend that is rising and is expected to continue impacting the consumer electronics industry.
For
Fashion and Design
The fashion and design industry can adopt the retro trend to make unique and appealing products.
For
Toy and Gaming Industry
The usage of classic game icons like the Game Boy is a trend that toy and gaming industry can leverage to attract their old customer base.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Retro Techcessories
Trend score 4.7 out of 10, from popularity 68%, activity 63%, freshness 8%.
Popularity68%
Activity63%
Freshness8%
Audience
70%Men
30%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Evidence
Examples of the Retro Techcessories trend
8 featured examples from Feb 18 to Jun 19, 2011CategoryTech
Retrofied Mobiles
The Rotary Mechanical Smartphone Takes Your Cellphone Back to the 60s
Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating unique and nostalgic smartphones for consumers.
CategoryTech
Game Boy Tablet Covers
The Gamer iPad Sleeve is a Blast from the Handheld Gaming Past
Companies in the consumer electronics industry could benefit from creating gaming-inspired tech accessories
CategoryPop Culture
VCR-Ready Mobile Protectors
The iPhone 4 VHS Skin is a Video Flashback Apple Accessory
The intersection of technology and fashion accessories provides an opportunity for brands to create unique and retro-inspired products that appeal to nostalgia-driven consumers.
CategoryTech
Retro Tablet Accessories
The Typescreen Turns Your iPad into an Old-Timey Typewriter
The technology industry can explore the creation of innovative retro-themed accessories and keyboard alternatives for tablets and smartphones.
CategoryTech
Retrofied iPod Speakers
The Thodio iBox is a Wooden Rechargeable Sound System
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate retro design elements into consumer electronics, such as sound systems, to attract customers looking for unique and stylish technology…
CategoryTech
Retro Gamer PC Cases
The Watercooled NES Computer Case Mod is Meant to Play More Than Mario
The watercooled NES computer case mod demonstrates the potential for innovation and expansion within the computer hardware industry.
CategoryTech
Retro Television iPad Docks
This Natural Wood iPad Dock from Miterbox Brings You Back to the Day
The technology accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of retro-inspired, handmade and natural wood accessories for tech items.
CategoryTech
Retrofied Phone Docks
Areaware Alarm Dock Brings 70s-Chic Clock Designs Back
Designers can take inspiration from the trend of retrofied phone docks to create new charging dock models with authentic 70s designs that can attract a wider range of customers.
