An Inspired Mag reader said a few posts ago that the round corner buttons are dead. I think precisely the same mate, I know how you feel about the so-called web 2.0 buttons and shiny blingos! But what about this new futuretro style, that combines the web 2.0 (clean) look with a vintage touch?
We’ve made a roundup of 25 websites that mix the retro with the shiny. What do you guys think about this style?
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James Warfield June 28, 2009
This design approach really suits certain products and brands – the Belvoir Fruit Blog is the best example you have. The majority seem to be just pastiche and you wonder why they’re using it.
Mika Kiviranta June 28, 2009
I love these vintage designs!
Lauren June 28, 2009
Awww. You must have missed my @ reply. I said I ♥ http://www.thrushexaust.com ‘s retro design :P
Harnish June 28, 2009
Awesome compilation!
Kate June 28, 2009
I knew I was onto a good thing when I helped design http://www.suitupshow.com/ – Victorian Lowbrow meets Australian street art. Also Skulls will always be cool.
I like this list, field Notes is cool.
dSine_Lab June 28, 2009
What parts of “vintage” are being preserved? At what point does it just become “Web 2.0″ It must be the CYMK palette that sustains the printed look, because the 3D shapes and typography are a mesh of genres. Great collection!
Duncan June 28, 2009
Nice collection. Some weird applications of the style (retro SEO?). There’s something to be said for tactileness other than basic rounded corners. The feedstitch illo is cool.
Check out this one I came across the other day:
http://www.simpleshoes.com/
…Technically speaking their logo is an example of poor screen printing registration. Looks like they should stick to making shoes. ;-)
existdissolve June 29, 2009
Thanks for including my site (http://singularityconcepts.com)!
Lucy George June 29, 2009
Very inspirational stuff. Even so I don’t love the retro-look it’s still combinable with new styles and looks.
Robert Fauver June 29, 2009
Wonderful insight into a recent trend!
johnsaint July 1, 2009
truly inspiring collections. Never before seen images. like them very much. thank you
hannah July 4, 2009
Really a good collection that shows latest trends being followed. Thanks for sharing.
Sean Smyth July 5, 2009
Cool to see an Irish Band’s website in there :) (The Blizzards)
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FreelancerCrowd July 5, 2009
Quite interesting :)
Dean Hayden July 6, 2009
Hey! Thanks for mentioning us (www.aepsec.co.uk) on here. We changed the site earlier in the year from a well received previous design (appeared in Smashing Magazine amongst others) and seeing this made us think we made the right decision.
public relations branding July 6, 2009
Very interesting, thanks!
Andris July 9, 2009
Nice list.
btw: you listed ISO 50 twice.
web design india July 14, 2009
Thanks u r information
its very useful
Juan July 19, 2009
Really inspiring!
milescartwright August 3, 2009
I truely feel this is the future of design. I think everyone is sick of the slick look. The technology outlets in this world have brought us to this world of intangible goods, and this style makes us feel more connected to it. LET GO OF THE IPOD LOOK
karatejon August 7, 2009
I think it all depends who your target audience is. I realize that the design community is very into the retro look right now, but in all practicality the majority of the websites I've seen using that design style are designed for designers… kind of an echo chamber effect.
I think it's more important to produce well-designed pieces in multiple styles rather than to jump on the bandwagon as each new trend comes along.
micah August 17, 2009
this is a great collection of sites, but i’m not sure that it’s indicative of a “trend”. this style has been around for years already (predating the glossy, slick look). some of these examples themselves are pushing 5 years old.
King Sidharth August 17, 2009
Hmm… nice!
Billy S. October 23, 2009
Becareful not to confuse the terms, “retro + vintage.”
Yoosuf December 6, 2009
woow, nice stuff, i have book marked it
Chris Young December 6, 2009
Man, there are some gorgeously designed sites out there – regardless of how new or not they are. Thanks for putting the list together.
Kellee Byrd December 21, 2009
I am a big fan of the retro-styles. That’s is why I chose a retro font for my logo. This is truly an inspirational compilation, thank you for sharing.
Design Ideas December 27, 2009
Lovely designs
DD December 27, 2009
I enjoyed looking at these. I agree with karatejon that it depends on the target audience whether the style is appropriate. One site really stood out to me for its simplicity, even though it might not have been the most visually attractive. AESPEC. Some sites were visually interesting, but hard to understand at a glance which I find irritating.
DesignLovr December 28, 2009
Interesting collection with some great vintage and retro sites.
Good work!
e11world December 29, 2009
Very nice post. I do love this style alot and wish to do something of the same type for myself or a client in the near future
wien January 5, 2010
very nice post, thanks
bango January 5, 2010
Very nice list,
Check out this one with a girly retro style :
http://www.lesfillesalaviolette.com/
Kendra January 22, 2010
I love the vintage style on websites. In a way the vintage doesn’t seem vintage since it uses a lot of new elements in addition to the vintage ones. Great post!
vijay March 27, 2010
Hi, really nice style in dis websites Portfolio……
Xavi June 25, 2010
Another vintage design http://thesingletons.es
desarrollo web June 25, 2010
Very interesting design, thanks!
web design blog July 6, 2010
The The NY Moon website is really slick and has excellent typography.
iPad Developer September 3, 2010
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Va Infotech September 9, 2010
Yes. this is very timely and a great resource.
Superdry September 23, 2010
Yes.. great post..Keep updating. I will share this post in my tweet on twitter and FB
Woodworking Machinery October 6, 2010
Nice web design really informative
mspownall November 9, 2010
Interesting and inspiring collection of designs. Thanks
Noticiero Diario January 22, 2011
Very interesting thanks for sharing designs
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CCNA CHENNAI May 7, 2011
Wonderful and good collection.
Thanks.
Baskaran May 7, 2011
Nice Post and Useful message.
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How to Create a Website December 21, 2011
Very good collection, thanks for sharing the same.
Soulsliver January 17, 2012
Nice collection. I agree with Karatejon and DD. It´s all based on my target audience. I hate the idea to just use one style because it´s “the big thing” to do to be hip. Those designs are a little hyperactive and hard to read and it feels like watching an old MTV video :). But as I said before. It´s a matter of target audience and content that defines the design. My main goal as a designer is to build the design around the content. not the content around the design.