ModRetro

Analogue makes products to celebrate and explore the history of video games with the respect it deserves. Their FPGA-based hardware faithfully recreates classic consoles at the transistor level - no emulation, zero lag, total accuracy. The design approach follows 'perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away,' resulting in minimal, modern reimaginings of beloved gaming hardware.

Playdate cures 'touch screen psychosis' through physical, tactile controls with zero-latency interaction. Designed by Teenage Engineering with Panic, it embraces constraints—a 1-bit screen focuses on gameplay, while the analog crank adds a novel physical dimension. Gaming as play, not productivity.

Mode Designs creates thoughtful, purposeful mechanical keyboards designed to feel just right, from the sound of each keystroke to the finish of every material. Every detail is considered from first sketch to final assembly, with a belief that beauty plays a role in utility and the tools you use every day should bring joy.

Framework rejects the disposability of consumer electronics, building modular, repairable, and upgradeable products designed to last. Their philosophy treats computers like durable goods—bicycles and automobiles—where the expectation is long usage lifetimes and designed-in serviceability. Every component is accessible with a standard Phillips screwdriver, challenging the industry assumption that repairability requires sacrificing aesthetics.

Work Louder creates modular keyboards for digital creators with a philosophy of 'all work & no play' - making professional tools that feel playful, versatile, and above all else, creative. They believe people do their best work when it doesn't feel like work at all, blending the desire for innovation with a willingness to break from convention in a product category typically seen as a mere plastic shell around a motherboard.

Critter & Guitari creates playful, handcrafted electronic instruments that combine professional audio capability with tactile, toylike interfaces. Founded on a belief that instruments should be immediately accessible and inspire experimentation, their designs feature colorful wooden enclosures, maple keys, and intuitive controls that encourage musical exploration.