The words “retro” and “vintage” are making another timely appearance in the art world. To be retro means to be derivative of past influences. Retro art and design are typically inspired by nostalgia for trends, fashions or styles of the…
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The 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s were great eras that produced some of the best designs in history. From prints, posters, comic art, to ads, it’s awesome to look back and use their look as inspiration. In fact, plenty of designers…
Read More50 Classic Automobile Typography Designs
Whenever I see a beautifully designed vehicle the first and most important action is to see what company is behind the design. As soon as you see that logo, your judgement based on that vehicle will, from now on, be…
Read More40 Vintage and Retro Web Design Inspirations
There are many new design trends and styles that are popping up constantly. No hatred toward them, but vintage and retro designs have always been in style! Ever since the 10’s, 20’s, 30’s and up to now, design has changed…
Read MoreDesign Trend: Vintage Letterpress Inspired Graphic Design
There have been several attempts at reviving vintage graphic design and reinventing them into fresh new ideas. Probably the most used element within vintage revivals are pop culture icons – we’ve seen the likes of Monroe, Hepburn, and other post-war…
Read MoreHow Retroglitch Photoshop Bundle Helps You Go Old-School
There’s something about nostalgia effects (e.g. B&W, 18th century line effects, etc.) that certainly catches the eye when it comes to design. All generations appreciate a little peak from the past. These effects not only bring back wistful feelings, but…
Read More20 Exceptional Typewriter Fonts
If you’re old enough to have used a typewriter at least a few times in your life, then you’d probably understand how different it actually is from what people do now to come up with printed documents, manuscripts, and other…
Read More45 Classy Examples of Vintage Coupon Designs
Money saving coupons were introduced to the world in mid-1890s by Coca Cola. Asa Griggs Candler, which was the head of the company, had an amazing idea to advertise their tasty drink. She decided to create coupons that would be mailed…
Read MoreEpic Illustrations by Justin Mezzell
Justin Mezzell is an illustrator and designer currently based in Orlando, Florida. A graduate of the University of Central Florida, he specializes in illustration, digital art, and UI/UX design. Additional samples from other bodies of work can be found below.…
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