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# 8-Bit Wall Art
Susan Kare Offers Retro Macintosh Graphics as Prints

By David Halpert | Published 2011-04-24 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macintosh-prints-art-graphics-computer
References: [prnewswire](http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/art-prints-for-the-geek-in-all-of-us-119243224.html) & [kareprints](http://www.kareprints.com/)

It's amazing how far we've come since the days of the [old Macintosh computer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minitoo-retro-pc-style). Fortunately, you can now relive those times with these 8.5-inch by 11-inch [limited-edition prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-54) by noted interface designer and graphic artist Susan Kare.

The icons offered cover a wide range of her work, from the [classic computer user interface elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pc-folder-wallet) and familiar digital Solitaire cards to a variety of iconic images such as a love letter, disco ball and a coffee cup titled "Caffeine."

Kare has designed thousands of icons for the world's leading companies; many have become familiar to anyone who uses a computer. Her icons are more like road signs than illustrations -- clear, concise and instantly recognizable -- and I wouldn't mind having a few of them hanging on my wall at home.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.0/10
- Popularity: 57% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Retro Wall Art:** Retro-inspired graphics are being used as wall art, presenting opportunities for artists, designers, and printing companies to offer unique designs.
- **Nostalgia Design:** Nostalgia design is a trend where companies are using iconic designs from the past, like those from Susan Kare's work on the Macintosh computer, to appeal to consumers.
- **Iconic Images for Home Decor:** Iconic images and logos from popular culture are being used as home decor, creating opportunities for designers and companies to offer unique products that appeal to distintive personal tastes.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Print and Design Services:** Print and design services may take advantage of customers’ preferences for retro designs by offering printing services for nostalgic wall art that can be preserved as high-quality prints.
- **Technology Companies:** Technology companies have an opportunity to create limited-edition digital artwork inspired by nostalgic graphics and designs from the early days of computing.
- **Interior Design:** Interior design companies may capitalize on the trend of using retro graphic designs in interior spaces, offering curated collections of iconic digital images and designs.

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