
Welcome
to
Custom Retro Design
The Studio of
David R Askem




Stunning Bespoke designs built uniquely for you
Here are some examples of commissions and stock that has been created for various clients all over the world. Each and every commission is uniquely built and materials carefully collected and arranged to bring the best possible finish.
With all creations they are built to look superb and function brilliantly
The Revolutionary


The Revolutionary Keyboard is really one of a kind. Built on an excellent chassis this keyboard has been carefully constructed to the highest of standards. The wooden end plates have been sourced from a historical vessel that was under refurbishment and have been carefully crafted onto the unit. The Supporting tubes are real brass that gives this creation a real strong feel. The keypads are Bronze with the unique Custom Retro Design font design in a classic English text. To finish its covered in a leather like material that not only feels great but is long lasting.
The Lux Keyboard


The Lux Keyboard is really an amazing setup.
An all in one unit
Based on a hybrid "beats" keyboard with backlight that beats to your music or game play it is also programmable for different lighting patterns.
Webcam, speakers, USB hub as well as vintage styled storage boxes for your USB (Zip) drives all built in as well as a palm rest.
Finished is with laminated teak, wooden end plates and bronze fittings.
This will make your home setup stand apart from anything else.
The AeroMech


The AeroMech Keyboard
This amazing bluetooth keyboard carries a style all of its own.
Gold coloured Keypads with Custom Retro Designs old English font
The surface has been carefully coated with a vintage styled fabric. The end plates are of wooden construction with Steampunk styled gears that turn.
The Aeropods are bronze fitted out with copper coiled wire. Bonded together with vintage styled tubes.
Style and function in one complete package
How to order
your own unique commission
See a design you like, Contact me to have your very own version commissioned
or
Tell me what you are looking for and lets create something unique for you
Personal commissions completely unique
Functioning Tech Art at its best
The FDL and FDLS models


The FDL and The FDLS models
These two carry their own styles
Based on the same excellent chassis but finished in their own unique manner these keyboards are styles and function brilliantly
The FDLS is finished in silver and black. A great combination of colours. The silver surface is steel and very strong. Back lighting adds an extra element.
The FDL has the same steel surface, but finished in gold with real teak palm rests.
Both with mice to match the styling
Laptops and Mac's

Retro Laptop

Retro Laptop
Laptops and Mac's
Have a laptop or mac styled for you. A complete unique one of a kind and go anywhere device that will stand out from the crowed .
Many designs possible that look very classy and function brilliantly
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Toughbook


Toughbook
Tough by design, Tough by nature
Why not have your own personal toughbook design for you.
These creations still carry the toughbooks strong design yet they are styled to make them stand apart from any other
Bronze keypads, Laminated wooden finishes to bright coloured decor
The choice is yours
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Home Computing

PC Setups



Thermaltake 900



Other designs and creations
by
David Askem
Mice, Webcams, digital cameras
Keyboards
Home setups
Powerful towers
Lighting
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The Mech mouse
Vintage Webcam
Steampunk Lamp

The ZF range
Unique Commissions
Whether its for the office or home have David create your very own bespoke setup
Available for
Home
Business, Office
TV and Film Props
Gaming setups
Editing setups
and much much more
The Edison
Unique Designs
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Looking for something completely different
Whether its a show piece for your business or expo
A one of a kind unique piece to wow your clients and guests
Retro technology but with a twist
Or display a piece of working art
Contact Custom Retro Design for your very own unique creation



The Victorian pointer device

The Classic Retro

Vintage Webcam

The Mechanical Gold

