Rethrow cover

In 2019, the design of a C2C marketplace dedicated to vintage computing began. My role was to develop its brand image, from its name and visual identity to the creation of web and print materials.

Rethrow brand name

Brand Name

The name Rethrow echoes the past: “retro”, but also the idea of throwing again, “re-throw,” as one might do when giving the memories of childhood a second chance.

Rethrow icon construction

Logotype

In line with the name, the logotype depicts a stylized arrow moving backward and pointing toward the past. The rainbow acts as a nod to the era when electronics brands highlighted the transition to color in their products.

Rethrow balance, safe zone & variations

Update

In 2025, the final version of the e-commerce platform was launched. I adapted the visual identity accordingly in order to offer an alternative that remained coherent while feeling more modern and legible. The logotype ​​​​​​​retains its core characteristics, including its overall shape and rainbow, but this time through a much more minimalist approach.

Rethrow 2019 VS 2025
Rethrow typography

Colors & Typography

The typography draws from the codes of iconic typefaces from the period, such as Avant Garde, with an ultra-geometric approach and a distinctive use of recognizable ligatures. The color palette preserves the spirit of the original identity, this time using solid color fields for a more timeless result.

Rethrow colors
Rethrow business cards

Business Cards

The business card design references the well-known look of 3.5-inch floppy disks introduced in the late 1980s. It features their distinctive visual codes, as well as the option to fill in the blank section with personal information, just like on a real floppy disk.

Rethrow cardboards boxes & business cards

Flyers

The flyer design is inspired by vintage advertisements for computer hardware. It uses a classic layout, with a photograph overlaid by a tagline occupying the upper two-thirds and an information block placed in the remaining section.

Rethrow flyers

Alpha Website

A preliminary version of the marketplace was designed to provide an initial preview of what the website could offer. It includes clear and quick access to key categories such as brands, as well as simplified search through the navigation bar.

Rethrow website mockup
Rethrow homepage
Rethrow brands page
Rethrow brand page
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