In summary:
- Macworld highlights Spigen’s concept MacBook cases inspired by classic Apple designs, including a beige 1984 Macintosh-style with floppy drive impression and Bondi Blue iMac coloring.
- These retro accessories matter for Apple enthusiasts seeking nostalgic elements on modern devices, combining vintage aesthetics with contemporary functionality.
- Readers can express interest on X to encourage production, as Spigen has previously released retro-styled accessories successfully.
One of the reasons why we’re Apple users is the iconic designs the company uses. For example, the current MacBook lineup has a beautiful design with a distinguished look that’s instantly recognizable and often imitated. Apple has a long history of iconic design, many of which are just beloved today as they were decades ago.
Case maker Spigen is looking towards those past designs for inspiration. In an X post on Monday, the company posted a concept image of a MacBook case that takes its cues from the classic Macintosh from 1984. The beige case features an impression that symbolizes the floppy drive, and the bottom of the case has Apple’s classic script “hello” etched into the center. The case also has Spigen’s logo, but portrayed in the six colors of the original Apple logo.
The company also posted another concept image of the same case, but with a Bondi Blue design from the original iMac that looks just as cool.
This is a concept design by Spigen, but if you don’t think it’ll ever see the light of day, you don’t know Spigen. The company has already released an iPhone 17 Pro case with retro styling earlier this year, and it makes iMac-inspired cases and stands as well. So if you’re interested in seeing it as a real product, let Spigen know on its X feed.
Author: Roman Loyola, Senior Editor, Macworld
Roman is a Macworld Senior Editor with over 30 years of experience covering the tech industry, focusing on the Mac and other products in the Apple ecosystem. He is also the host of the Macworld Podcast. His career started at MacUser, where he received Apple certification as a repair technician (when Apple did that kind of thing). He's also worked for MacAddict, MacLife, and TechTV.