Classic Mac OS System 1 Patterns

Chris Coyier Chris Coyier on

Paul Smith made these Classic Mac OS System 1 Patterns, which are super tiny (in size) graphics that work with background-repeat to make old school “textures”. They have an awfully nostalgic look for me, but they are so simple I can see them being useful in modern designs as well.

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One response to “Classic Mac OS System 1 Patterns”

  1. Chris Coyier says:
    November 29, 2025 at 3:48 pm

    had a tiny play with blending it. https://codepen.io/editor/chriscoyier/pen/019aae4b-8692-786e-b445-7a45b5b3ca74

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