The memories of yesteryears invoke in us a sense of nostalgia as we long for the days gone by when life seems so much simpler. Technology was not as advanced as it is today, and things were changing at a slower pace. Retro and vintage years usually refer to the decades before our present day, up to the last century. Images of the early 1900s to the 1980s comes into mind as we think about the designs of this era. Even though retro and vintage designs, as the names suggest, are technically outdated, many of us still turn to them for inspiration. These designs are still very much appreciated today due to its nostalgic value.
For this very reason, we have combed the web for a number of Photoshop tutorials on retro and vintage designs. Enjoy the list and be inspired!
Old Fantasy Map
via Vile Works
Abstract Retro-Pop Wallpaper
via Tutorial 9
3D Retro Strip
via Photoshop Tutor
Creating the New Retro
via Computer Arts
Awesome Retro Collage
via 10 Steps
Retro Photo with Background
via Denis Designs
Retro Grunge Poster
via Photoshop Tutorials
Wicked-Worn Vintage Pop Art Design
via Psdtuts+
Space-Helmeted Future Retro Illustration
Mix Cool Retro Curves Into Photographs
60’s Psychedelic Style Concert Poster
Vintage Car Poster
via PSD Vault
Old-Style Safari Map
via PSD Fan
Retro Comic Book Effect
via Photoshop Roadmap
Gigposter Design
via GoMediaZine
Old School Type – Line Gradients
Retro Cosmic Design
via Fudge Graphics
Planet Terror Style Poster
via Outlaw Design Blog
Vintage Effect for Photos
via Alfoart
Photo Transfer Edge Effect
via PShero
Retro Logo with Soft Grunge Background
via PV.M Garage
Retro Lighting – Ford Mustang
via Adobe Tutorialz
Dreamy Vintage
via Blueprint Media Design
1950s-Style Movie Poster
via Spoonfed Design
Sweet Old School Album Cover
via Fortyseven Media
Turn A New Photo Into An Old Photo
via Photoshop Essentials
Curvy Cross Processing
via Layers Magazine
Vintage Polaroid Effect
via MyInkBlog
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Posted by hongkiat in Photoshop Tutorials , at 08.17.09
Tags: age, Design, old school, photoshop, retro, tutorial, vintage |
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Comments
Leather Furniture Indonesia August 17th, 2009
Vintage….so cool
Replyjim w August 17th, 2009
i love the Old School Album Cover especially
ReplyMyPSDStudio August 17th, 2009
nice and cool..thanks
Replyrobb August 18th, 2009
wow retro list compiled.
Replythx.
Marilyn August 18th, 2009
Awesome roundup! I’ve seen the Wicked-Worn tutorial form psdtutds+, but not the others. Thank you :)
Replyspelling nazi August 18th, 2009
The one with the nude woman holding the sun hat has the word “atnner” instead of tanner in the text.
Replymiziology August 18th, 2009
nice collections..thanks hk
ReplyWallpapers August 18th, 2009
Cool Tutorials , Thanks for sharing
ReplyLucas Tadeu August 18th, 2009
Great list of tutorials. That’s gonna be really useful =D
Replynaz August 18th, 2009
wahh, great stuff, I’m gonna try it!
Replyrozy August 18th, 2009
wow cool site
Replythanks dude
Vim August 18th, 2009
great post, will use these in future websites, although some of these tutorials are old, but still great
ReplyLuis Lopez August 18th, 2009
Wooow there are so many tutorials that I’d never seen, I’ll try some of those. Thanks
ReplyMost Interesting Ideas August 19th, 2009
Nice retro ideas
ReplyRobin August 19th, 2009
Great roundup of tutorials. Many I haven’t seen before. Thanks for all of the hard work you do!
ReplyAh Hong August 19th, 2009
Superb vintage collection :D
ReplyJ Themes August 20th, 2009
Great list of tuts. Time to dust off the old PS. :-)
ReplyMJ Stapleford Corporate Identity August 21st, 2009
These are really good. Love the use of texture and worn effects. I especially like the Retro Collage. Excellent post, keep up the good work.
ReplyChris Ronk August 23rd, 2009
I love these tutorials. I wish i had more time
ReplyCSS Showcase August 23rd, 2009
Awesome tutorial list!
ReplyRamiro Riox - rariox August 24th, 2009
Incredible! thanks for sharing with us, greetings.
ReplySam Logan August 25th, 2009
Great collection, I love making vintage posters and any tutorial that can help get my thumbs up.
ReplyEvil Creamsicle August 29th, 2009
I’m a little annoyed that the retro poster one says ‘Mustang’ but is clearly not.
ReplyBlogTemplate20 August 31st, 2009
those are very great tutorials of photoshop. Nice collection. All of them are so cute vintage design.
ReplyHoney September 13th, 2009
Love them…thanks ^^
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Replywayan October 20th, 2009
wow..what a great collection…awesome!!
Replyaperture templates October 22nd, 2009
wow, this is such a great collection. I found a tutorial I was looking for.
Replyadobe basics November 12th, 2009
That is so beautiful.I like these
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ReplyAdam Martin December 5th, 2009
I am a huge fan of the retro look. Great list. Thanks.
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Gonna try the comic book effect tonight, thnx!
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heyy thankss sure… :)
Replyipodnext February 23rd, 2010
thanks for this freebies, really need vintage tutorial, did you guys have eps for vintage sexy girls?
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