Cyber aesthetic, mostly known as “high tech, low life.” is a design trend that became famous in the 1980s and has influenced media, design, games, fashion and more. It almost feels like this trend never really left, and movies like Blade Runner 2049 made it more popular than ever.
We’ve selected the very best design packs, varying from bright neon fonts and signs, cyber cityscapes, grunge and abstract textures, to cyberpunk actions and more so you can achieve that cyber aesthetic look with all your designs.
In this article you will find the best cyber aesthetic design packs:
1. Retro Landscape Kit
2. 3D 80s Text Effects Vol.2
3. Nostalgia Lettering Toolkit For Procreate
4. Black Paper Textures
5. Hologlyph Action: Hologram Glitch Effect
6. 1980s Synthwave Toolkit
7. Neon Planet – Font Duo
8. Holographic Backgrounds Collection
9. 7even SVG – Urban Neon Font Pack
10. Grunge Textures Kit
and more.
1. Retro Landscape Kit
Create your own retro, ’80s inspired landscape scenes with the Retro Landscape kit!
The kit includes a lot of different elements, objects, textures & backgrounds, as well as 8 premade .PSD scenes. It works great for creating ’80s inspired compositions, CD or book covers, wallpapers, and more.
Here are some of the elements included in this pack:
- Base grids are great for creating the classic look of a grid disappearing into the horizon. There are also a few grids viewed from the front, which can be used as backgrounds.
- Simple grid landscapes including mountains
- Glossy grid landscapes with a glossy texture and reflections.
- Mountains silhouette which you can put behind the foreground elements to add depth to your compositions.
- Skylines work great as background elements, combined with a simple “infinite grid” at the front, or one of the grid landscape elements.
- Planets and suns which include the classic “retro sun” in several color versions, as well as multiple planets, with and – without rings. Colors can be modified through adjustment layers, or layer styles (for flat elements).
- A selection of textures that will add the final touch to your designs, from scan lines to grunge paper – play around with blending modes for various effects.
- Space backgrounds perfect for adding stars & nebulae in the background.
Included in this set:
- 8 premade landscapes (.PSD format, 3000 x 2000 px)
- All the elements (.PNG format with transparent backgrounds)
- 1 .PDF user guide
- 1 .PDF contents preview
2. 3D 80s Text Effects Vol.2
We are really excited to introduce you volume 2 of our 80s Text Effect series for Photoshop.
This set is very easy to use and you can replace the text in seconds via Smart Object layers. Works with text, vector shapes or any kind of shape really. The text is editable and all fonts used are free to use, for personal use or demo versions, and you can use any fonts of your choosing with these effects!
Included in this set:
- 10 .PSD files
- 2000x1500px
- 300ppi, RGB
- Fully editable
- Easy to use
- Well organized layers
- Editable text
- Smart object replacement
- Instructions included
3. Nostalgia Lettering Toolkit For Procreate
Do you love everything 80s and 90s inspired? Does it bring you right back to your childhood? Then using this toolkit will be a treat for you!
The Nostalgia Lettering Toolkit for Procreate includes all the tools you need to create a retro lettering piece with that nostalgic feel.
Take your lettering back in time by rocking a pre-tech glitch texture, some rough scratches, a torn paper look, or even a nerdy starry galaxy in the background.
Nostalgia Lettering Toolkit For Procreate
Included in this set:
- 1 Brush Set (1 .brushset file for the set containing 12 drawing brushes, 25 stamp brushes, and 20 texture brushes)
- 9 Colour Palettes (3 .swatches files containing 9 colour palettes)
- 8 Texture Mock-Ups (supplied as individual .jpg files)
- 1 .PDF (with instructions to install the brushes on your iPad)
- You will receive 1 .zip file containing all the folders! Mock-ups and artworks shown in the presentation are not included
4. Black Paper Textures
Quickly give your designs a grunge paper look with this set of 30 textures!
These high resolution textures can be used in many different projects. They were made using black paper sheets that have been carefully folded, crumpled or scratched for unique cyber grunge aesthetic, and then scanned at high resolution to retain as many details as possible.
Black paper textures work great when set to the blending mode Screen, or Lighten. They will create a “worn out printed poster” effect – adjust levels and opacity for custom results. If you invert them, you can also use them as layer masks.
Included in this set:
- 1 contents preview .JPG sheet
- 30 black paper textures (.JPG format, 300 ppi, 6000 x 4000 px)
5. Hologlyph Action: Hologram Glitch Effect
This comprehensive Photoshop action takes the digital hologram glitch effect to the brink and beyond. By including specially developed displacement and anaglyph effects, you can create digital glitch effects that push the boundaries, mimicking futuristic hologram and digital display effects with minimal effort. Think Star Wars, think Aeon Flux, think Dredd, think Ghost in the Shell, think sci-fi, military, supernatural, paranormal, futuristic…think pretty much anything you like and create your own cyber aesthetic design.
Hologlyph Action: Hologram Glitch Effect
Included in this set:
- Easy to use Photoshop Action
- Seconds to set up, a few minutes to run
- Totally customizable results using smart filters
- Non-destructive using smart objects
- Vast colour options via preset output results and adjustment layers
- Demo/Instruction video included
- Quick start read me text file included
6. 1980s Synthwave Toolkit
Synthwave Toolkit contains over 80 retro/neon elements that will help you create nostalgic 80s style graphics.
This collection has everything from bright neon signs, cyber cityscapes, cars, retro sunrise, mountains, grids and much more! Make sure to check all the screenshots to see all that is included in the zip file. 1980s Synthwave Toolkit is very easy to work with and you will have your own flyers, posters, covers or any other creative layout in no time.
Included in this set:
- .AI vector files
- .PNG raster images
- .JPG preview images – 72 ppi
- 300 ppi, sizes range from 675px to 4936 px
7. Neon Planet – Font Duo
The Neon planet is a Modern and futuristic font duo.
Combined with neon shape design and brush textured handwritten will make your design project more powerful. The font is suitable for any project that needs Retro, Modern, and Casual Vibes. Enjoy the Font!
Included in this set:
- Neon Planet Display
- Neon Planet Script
- Accents
- PUA encoded
- Numerals and Punctuation
8. Holographic Backgrounds Collection
Create your own holographic compositions with this backgrounds kit!
The collection includes 54 high resolution backgrounds, carefully created to get an iridescent look. There are 3 different color schemes (turquoise, purple and mauve) as well as 3 different types of textures (cloth and crystal), and all the backgrounds are different!
They can be used for a large variety of projects, as blue cyber aesthetic backgrounds, or included in other shapes/compositions (with the use of clipping masks for example), or even as overlays using blending modes if you want.
Holographic Backgrounds Collection
Included in this set:
- 54 holographic backgrounds, in .JPG format (6000 x 4000 px, 300 ppi)
- 1 .JPG contents preview sheet
9. 7even SVG – Urban Neon Font Pack
In this pack you will find 5 fonts, from which 2 are .SVG fonts that have the true and fully realistic neon effect you can see on the screenshots above. It also includes 3 regular fonts (solid, outlined and outlined cut) that can be used on any computer, in any browser, and in any app.
7even is inspired by amazingly unique and creative neon signs that are all around us these days, from bars, night clubs to chic clothing stores, barber salons, and stylish furniture boutiques.
7even SVG – Urban Neon Font Pack
Included in this set:
- Seven Neon .OTF in main, solid, cut and outline.
- Web fonts
- .PSD file with all .SVG letters
10. Grunge Textures Kit
A set of 35 textures to add a grunge look to your illustrations, typography, or other designs!
These textures were created using ink/foam rollers, paint and ink, then scanned at high resolution and isolated from their background to create transparent .PNG files – which means you can easily modify the color of the textures (by default, provided as black on transparent background), using layer effects (for example, Color Overlay in Photoshop). These textures also work great as layer masks!
The set also included a selection of 10 bonus stamp brushes for Photoshop, to add cyber grunge aesthetic to your designs.
Included in this set:
- 35 individual .PNG textures files, with transparent background (5000 x 3333 px, 300 ppi)
- 1 .ABR Photoshop brushes file – bonus stamp brushes (around 3800 – 4000 px large)
- 1 .JPG contents preview sheet
11. Hyperwave Marker Font
Crank up the intensity with Hyperwave Marker Font, an energetic set of brush fonts with a sharp attitude.
With three sets of each letter each equipped with distinctive fast brush strokes, Hyperwave is ready and raring to make a big statement on your logo designs, brand imagery, handwritten quotes, product packaging, merchandise, music projects and social media posts.
Included in this set:
- Hyperwave One – a handmade marker pen font containing uppercase characters only, numerals and a large range of punctuation.
- Hyperwave Two – this is a second version of Hyperwave, with a completely new set of uppercase characters. If you want to avoid letters looking the same each time to recreate a custom-made style, or try a different word shape, simply switch to this font for an additional layout option.
- Hyperwave Three – you guessed it; a third version of Hyperwave, with another completely new set of uppercase characters – giving you even more layout options for your text.
12. Retro 80s Cover Art Textures
Replicate the appearance of old, damaged VHS boxes, album covers, game boxes, and book covers to create your own retro-style artwork with this collection of cover art textures.
Place these textures over your artwork to make the design look like it has been stored in your basement since the 80s, adding the kinds of creases and damage that are inflicted to old video cassette and computer game boxes from decades of wear and tear.
Included in this set:
- 15 Cover Art Textures
- Various sizes and proportions between 2461px to 5274px
- 300ppi, .JPG files
- 6 example designs included (.PSD)
13. Havana Sunset Font Duo + SVG
Analogue meets digital in this font duo, pairing a care-free & textured script font with a trendy all-caps sans-serif – creating the perfect typography contrast for fun, free & stylish design projects.
This font duo is packed full of extra features; the script font includes a full alternate set of characters, as well as an additional SVG version, containing extra high-resolution textures. The sans font includes both a filled and an outlined version, giving you a variety of layout options. It’s a lot of fun to experiment with!
Included in this set:
- Havana Sunset Script Font
- Havana Sunset SVG Font
- Havana Sunset Sans Filled Font
- Havana Sunset Sans Outlined Font
- Photoshop File
- Havana Script Alternates
- Swashes
14. Grafica – Textures and Shapes
Grafica is a huge pack of 110 vibrant abstract textures and 40 shapes for various design purposes.
In this package you get 110 modern and vibrant textures and 40 shapes. Using these graphics provided in a variety of file formats and high resolution you can create unique and authentic cyber y2k aesthetic designs.
Included in this set:
- 110 Textures – 4000×6000 px, 300 dpi, .JPG
- 40 Shapes – .PNG, .AI, .PSD, .ABR
15. Hot Rush Font Duo
Prepare yourself for a wild retro ride with Hot Rush – 80s nostalgia is about hit you harder than a DeLorean at 88 miles per hour.
This Sans & Script font duo were simply meant to be together; the unmistakable clean & condensed sans is complimented perfectly by the long, fast, textured strokes of the script. It’s the ideal font pairing for retro-inspired high impact display text, merchandise design, logos, packaging & more.
Included in this set:
- Hot Rush Script – A fast, textured script font hand-made with a marker pen. Hot Rush Script contains uppercase-only characters, however a full alternate set of uppercase letters is available when you switch to lowercase.
- Hot Rush Sans – A condensed sans-serif font with a big impact, containing uppercase-only characters.
- Hot Rush Sans Striped – A second version of Hot Rush Sans, with vertical stripes running through each letter for added retro style.
- Italic Versions – For Hot Rush Sans & Hot Rush Sans Striped are also included as separate fonts.
- End Forms – For Hot Rush Script are available for the letters A, C, E, F, G, H, K, L, R & T.
- 4 Swashes – For Hot Rush Script are available, these are great for underlining your text for extra style.
16. Cyberpunk Actions For Photoshop
Turn your photos into the style of Cyberpunk 2077 with these instant effects actions for Adobe Photoshop. Three color options with shades of photography in the style of a gloomy dystopian future.
Cyberpunk Actions For Photoshop
Included in this set:
- An action file that creates three color versions of the image. Layer with additional glow.
- User Guide.pdf
17. Blaster Font
Blaster is ideal for your 80s & 90s-inspired projects and you can use it for some Retrowave-styled artworks, a poster reminiscent of the golden era of Horror movies, or even for a nostalgic Baywatch-inspired logo.
The regular version is composed of 87 characters in total, you can make the most of it as a display font with its various ligatures! Blaster is a multi-functional font, it will add a touch of dynamism to your layouts and make your logos unique. A hand drawn font with synthwave atmospheres that will give a cool style and weight to all your artistic compositions.
Included in this set:
- Blaster-Regular.otf
- Blaster-Regular.ttf
18. Cyber Aesthetic Overlays
A magnificent collection of 43 Cyber Aesthetic Overlays to ensure that your photos have acquired a new charm, artistry and emotionality.
Suitable for both amateurs and professionals and you can achiveve excellent results on color and black and white photos.
The Cyber Aesthetic Overlays can be used in any graphics editor, which supports layer overlay in the Screen mode.
Included in this set:
- 43 Cyber Aesthetic .JPG 5000×5000
- Overlay Actions.ATN
- User Guide.PDF
19. Glitch Ghost Photo Effect
Let’s leave cuteness and minimalism for another day and delve into the magnetism underground stylistic.
Borrowed from the raving techno parties culture, the spirit of this Photoshop photo effect is the merge of ethereal ghost-like forms with the cyberpunk aesthetic vibes from the glitch color mode. Fantastic!
It’s something extremely bohemian-looking as you saw it from the previews. Glitch and blurred images turned out to be so good together and the final effect is striking. Post-apocalyptic visions in the acid air — this is a strong statement for any project to have. Do you dare to give it a shot?
Included in this set:
- High-quality .PSD file
- 4500×3000, 300 dpi
- Help file
20. Glitch Backgrounds
Introducing Glitch Backgrounds – a set of 20 glitch texture to you create striking cyber y2k aesthetic wallpapers.
All textures provided in high-resolution so they are good for print as well as for web design.
Included in this set:
- 14 .JPG (5000x7000px, 300dpi)
21. Neon Aesthetic Effect Overlays
A magnificent collection of 31 Neon Aesthetic Effect Overlays to ensure that your photos have acquired a new charm, artistry and emotionality.
This set is easy to use making it suitable for both amateurs and professionals. You can achieve the same excellent results on color and black and white photos.
The Neon Aesthetic Effect Overlays can be used in any graphics editor, which supports layer overlay in the Screen mode.
Neon Aesthetic Effect Overlays
Included in this set:
- 31 Neon Aesthetic JPG 5000×5000
- Overlay Actions.atn
- User Guide.pdf
22. Glitch Distortion Photo Effect
Enter the cyberworld rummaging through the broken pixels of your distorted graphics! There’s a glitch effect for Photoshop, able to provide you with a pass, looking like a flawlessly made grunge glitching image.
Apart from the file’s quality and the impeccable result it guarantees, there’s an easy workflow provided: all layers are named properly and the effect works via the Smart Object Layer. You just need to open it, drag & drop your image to the indicated layer and hit Save. These are your steps for acquiring the impressive sci-fi RGB graphics!
Glitch Distortion Photo Effect
Included in this set:
- High-resolution .PSD file
- 4500×3000 px, 300 dpi
- Help file
23. Cyber Glitch Effect For Posters
Watch the images shattering into screen glitch distortion with the help of a photo effect! If you need to prepare quick cyberpunk aesthetic wallpapers and poster graphics for whatever project you’re dealing with, consider the job done as after downloading the file, you’ll be excited with the results. Conquer the digital universe in seconds!
Cyber Glitch Effect For Posters
Included in this set:
- high-quality PSD file;
- 3000×4500 px, 300 dpi;
- help file.
24. 50 Futuristic Presets and LUTs Pack
Quickly create an amazing Cinematic film grade using these LUTs with only a few clicks. Color grading LUTs designed to create beautiful, Cinematic film tones for your photos & videos. Each LUTs has been crafted to look great with a wide variety of images & videos. In many instances, you will be able to get a great result in an instant.
Are you tired of adding the same effects to your photos over and over? It would be nice if you could add unique effects to your photos and make everyone wonder how you did it! We present the most diverse collection of LUTs in 2021 for real professionals. Within a few clicks, you can add amazing effects to your photos! It is so simple!
50 Futuristic Presets and LUTs Pack
Included in this set:
- 50 Futuristic Lightroom Presets
- 50 Futuristic LUTs
25. 80s Retro-futuristic 3D Neon Text Effect
A new text effects pack delivering a nostalgic 80s retro wave appearance! Make your typography pop with 4 included neon text effects varying the color of the outline and its density.
While we’re still waiting for the 90s nostalgia major strike, grab this hot set of 80s retro-futuristic effects to apply to any typography composition within seconds! Create appealing editorial artworks, creative advertising, posters and t-shirts, music album and book covers, and whatnot!
80s Retro-futuristic 3D Neon Text Effect
Included in this set:
- A neatly organized PSD mockup template with anaglyph glitch photo effects.
- 300 DPI print-ready PSD mockup.
- 4 various neon outline text effects.
- Illustrated how-to-use guide.
Best Cyber Aesthetic Designs for a Retro Futuristic Vibe
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