
What better way to combine a retro Mac look with bleeding edge tech?įor those interested, you can purchase the theme here.īen Vessey is a designer working at the intersection of art, design and technology. The perfect pairing for this project would of course be the latest Mac Studio. For those that want the full throwback GUI experience, a ‘Gold’ option is available that includes five custom icons of the user’s choice.įurthermore, Windows fans can also give their machine a retro Mac look, as ICO files and static wallpapers are included in the download. For $7.39, users can receive the complete set of 166 icons, dark and light themes and five dynamic wallpapers. The OS (Old School) icon sets are available as a free sample pack with 10 icons in the light theme.

It’s been a real labour of love, but a fun one! How to Get the Old School Icons It’s been a long overdue update, and I’ve finally been able to maximize its potential by adding more than one hundred extra icons, creating dark and light themes, and including dynamic wallpapers. The project proved popular, receiving lots of publicity, praise, and downloads. I first launched the project a decade ago, with a 20 icon pack. With the project originating in 2012, Vessey stated: In addition to creating this retro looking icon set, Vessey also launched the iOS (Old School) theme for iPhone. The OS retro set gives Apple fans a trip back in time to the more pixelated world of computing. Each icon in the set has been hand-crafted to suit the retro look of a classic Macintosh. Both light and dark themes are available. The OS (Old School) project is a set of 166 retro icons as well as five dynamic wallpapers. Vessey’s latest projects looks to bring back the charm and delight of this nostalgic aesthetic. The Old School icon pack features 166 icons handcrafted using early techniques.
