Retro Tech Journal

Retro cassette tape poster above a wooden record cabinet in a sunlit listening corner
The Story of the Cassette Tape: From Dictation Tool to Mixtape Icon
The cassette tape started as a pocket-sized recorder for speech and became the soundtrack of a generation. Here is how a small plastic case from 1963 changed the way we... Read more...
Framed retro handheld console poster above a light wood sideboard on a blue wall
Retro Gaming Room Ideas: How to Decorate a Setup with Character
A gaming room doesn't have to look like an RGB showroom. These retro gaming room ideas cover light, colour, cable chaos and wall art – so your setup feels like... Read more...
Three retro tech posters of a cassette tape, flip phone and floppy disk above a wooden console table
Gifts for 80s and 90s Kids: Nostalgic Ideas They'll Actually Use
Grew up with mixtapes, handheld consoles and VHS nights? This guide collects nostalgic gift ideas for 80s and 90s kids – sorted by the memories they bring back, from the... Read more...
Sandro, founder of Canvas Comrade, smiling in sunglasses on a sunny terrace
Meet Sandro: The Person Behind Canvas Comrade
Who is behind Canvas Comrade? An honest interview with founder Sandro – a 30-year-old Austrian from Tyrol, tech worker and Vienna lover – about a difficult time, creativity as a... Read more...
Three retro tech posters above a sofa in a warm mid-century living room
Made in Europe: Why Canvas Comrade Prints in the EU
Where are Canvas Comrade posters printed, and why? Founder Sandro explains why every poster is designed in Austria and printed on demand in the EU – and why that decision... Read more...
Retro cassette player poster with headphones above a wooden console with records and a turntable
The Devices That Shaped Me: The Memories Behind Our Posters
Cassettes of children's stories, a tube TV you could smell, the family typewriter and holiday videos on VHS: Canvas Comrade founder Sandro shares the devices that shaped his childhood –... Read more...
Vintage typewriter poster hanging in a Viennese apartment, with St. Stephen’s Cathedral visible through the window.
Why We Make Retro Tech Posters: Canvas Comrade from Vienna
Canvas Comrade is a small poster studio in Vienna designing retro and vintage tech wall art. Why we chose cassettes, consoles and typewriters, what our Rewind and Teardown series are... Read more...
Three framed retro tech posters hung in a row above a sofa
How to Hang a Three-Poster Set: Spacing, Height and Layout Ideas
How far apart should three posters hang, and how high above the sofa? This step-by-step guide gives you exact spacing in cm and inches, a width table for your furniture... Read more...
Three retro tech posters featuring a cassette tape, floppy disk and flip phone, partially unwrapped beside a decorated Christmas tree.
Retro Tech Gift Ideas for Music Lovers, Gamers, Film and Tech Fans
Looking for a gift for someone who already owns every gadget? Our retro tech gift guide groups cassette, console, VHS and record player posters by recipient – for music lovers,... Read more...
A2 retro tech poster in a black frame above a shelf
What Frame Fits a 42 × 59.4 cm Poster? A Simple Size Guide
A 42 × 59.4 cm poster is exactly A2. Here is which frame fits, when a mat looks better, what size the mat opening should be and where to hang... Read more...
Exploded-view poster of a vintage record player from the Teardown series
What Is an Exploded-View Poster? The Story Behind Our Teardown Series
An exploded-view poster shows a device taken apart, every part in its place. Discover where this drawing style comes from, what it reveals that a photo can't, and how our... Read more...