PC retro - online store with retro computer parts

Here’s a look at my full-scope design for PCretro — an eCommerce platform dedicated to retro PC hardware: graphics cards, CRT monitors, motherboards, joysticks, and more. Everything tailored for nostalgic gamers, modders, and collectors who want to revive the classics — DOSBox not required.

Unlike modern tech stores, this platform needed to appeal to a niche, passionate audience — retro PC enthusiasts who know exactly what they’re looking for, but still expect a clean and usable shopping experience.

The store had to look modern, while nodding subtly to the past — like a site built for today, but powered by yesterday’s spirit.

Before diving into the UI, I designed the logo and visual identity — inspired by old-school PC culture, with a minimal, geometric mark that works in both light and dark contexts. The brand tone balances retro nostalgia with modern trust.

The homepage is all about giving users quick access to key categories, current deals, and educational content. I designed a modular layout with featured promotions, product highlights, retro-themed blog articles, and trust-building USPs (“Worldwide shipping,” “100% availability,” etc.).No fluff — just a sharp, informative overview.

With dozens of brands, interfaces (AGP, PCI, ISA), and formats to sort through, the product listing page required a clear and robust filter system. Users can narrow down by chipset, interface, era, and even specific use cases like DirectX/OpenGL support. The layout is optimized for fast scanning with strong visual hierarchy and consistent card structure.

Retro hardware is full of nuance, so each product page supports long-form descriptions, technical compatibility notes, detailed parameter tables, and image galleries. I designed this view to feel scrollable, readable, and structured — allowing users to focus on the right details without overwhelm.

I was responsible for the full UX, UI, and branding — from content structure and product logic, through visual design and checkout flows, to a modular Figma design system prepped for Magento integration.

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