A Tribute to Retro Design: Designs, Patterns, Fonts, Colors, Ads

December 6th, 2008 · Posted in Design, Download, Fonts, Freebies, Inspiration, Resources, Retro

I love retro designs and as web designers we know that it’s good to get some inspiration and refreshing ideas before starting a project, so here I put together a compilation of different retro designs, and resources like fonts, patterns, wallpapers, etc. that will come in handy in every project.

Retro Designs

1952 Chrysler New Yorker

Jantzen swimsuits, 1949

Ads

‘Space, time and rockets – by Rheta Randolph

1960s Advertising – Magazine Ad – Lustre Creme (USA)

1964 Sample Calendar

Art Deco Color Combination

Retro Patterns


Retro Wallpaper

Clipart


Retro Looking Websites


Vintage Fonts

Further Reading:
Plan 59
Celebration of Vintage and Retro Design
Havana Street: Custom Retro Illustrations

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My name is Karina Myers, I'm a web developer located in Michigan, US. To learn more about my work visit my portfolio, and services page. You may also contact me via email. I'd love to hear from you!
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  4. Ricky Abdul Ricky Abdul Says:

    Thank you – I’m always looking for good tips, hints and ideas to improve – I’ve been reading resources now for quite , and I’m always trying to come up with original information for visitors to my site. I’ll be sure to check back soon for more ;-)

  5. retro clocks retro clocks Says:

    Kudos from one braniac to another.

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