90s Nostalgia
Return of 1990s aesthetics: gradients, Comic Sans, WordArt, pixels, CD-ROM vibe.
Archetypes
3Compositions
1Brand Attributes
1Style Characteristics
• Gradients
• Bright colors
• WordArt
• Pixels
• CD-ROM aesthetics
• Retro tech
✓ When to Use
• For youth brands, music, gaming when nostalgia and irony are needed.
✗ Avoid If
• Target audience doesn't remember 90s. May become dated.
Usage Examples
Indie band
branding
Retro game
branding
Vintage store
social_media
Brand Examples
Windows 95
TechInspiration source
Geocities
WebEarly web design
Lisa Frank
LifestyleBright 90s nostalgia