Current Obsession

Current Obsession: Boomboxes

A generation of music fans are still recovering from the shoulder pain of carrying one of these guys down the block. Even though our music-delivery devices have shrunk over time, there’s something cool about a huge, old-school boombox. Here are some of our favorites.

Current Obsession: Old Medicine Bottles

Before every pill came in an orange-tinted bottle with a white cap, they were dispensed in small glass numbers with sharp little labels. They often treated minor problems in ways that now seem crazy. “Oh, your child has a cough? Here’s some heroin.” Now those bottles, if you can find…

Current Obsession: Rock Band Logos

It was usually around 10 minutes into class when your teacher started waxing poetic on the Pythagorean theorem that you started sketching rock band logos in your notebook. Suddenly the bell would ring and you’d realize you listened to absolutely nothing during class and had a composition book full of…

Current Obsession: Vintage Cigarette Packs

You don't need to be a smoker to appreciate good design. In fact, why would you, that would be the weirdest qualification ever. So, while you might not carry a pack around and light up, we're guessing you might want to check out the artwork and design on some of…