25 creative Mac decal designs

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As a creative, it's natural to want to do a bit of customisation when it comes to your laptop or tablet – and that's where Mac decals come in. Don't wait until Black Friday to try your luck on picking up a bargain: there are deals to be had on decals all year round... 

Ranging from the cute to the cool, most of these Mac decals incorporate the famous Apple logo design (although it might not be obvious at first sight) and enable you to express your personality through your Macbook, whatever your creative specialism.

01. Stardust

Explore the deepest darkest corners of... the world wide web.

• Price: $24.95

A gentle reminder that there is nothing quite as vast and spectacular as the galaxy, not even the internet! This stardust design is available as a skin for every single part of your MacBook – even the trackpad.

02. Iridescent Stone

Add a touch of natural elegance to an otherwise bland piece of state of the art tech

• Price: £18.24 

This stunning decal resembles the beautiful light reflecting surfaces of Labradorite, a stone known for it's magical properties and unique mix of colours. Turn your man-made tech into a natural wonder!

03. The Great Wave off Kanagawa  

Get this right and you'll definitely make a splash

• Price: £10.22 

Decals aren't just for cases! Who can resist turning their keyboard into a reproduction of Hokusai's 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa'? Anyone with not especially steady hands, we reckon; this looks fiddly with plenty of potential for disaster, but it'll look amazing if you pull it off.

04. Creative Brain

This illustrative design will get your cogs turning...

• Price: £10.22 

This Mac decal from Etsy shop own Guosh Coo features a lovely illustrative interpretation of the two halves of the brain. The right hand side of the brain is said to be creative, while the left is logical and analytical. Ideal for designers who have to do both in their work. 

05. Cream Marble 

This isn't your average marble design

• Price: £11.80 

366skins offers quite a selection of marble-style MacBook decals; this particularly vibrant example dominated by colourful banding is our favourite by far. This decal is high quality matte vinyl and is completely waterproof and oil-proof (although your Macbook probably won't thank you if you spill your drink on it).

06. Mandelbrot

Fractals don't have to be overloaded with colour

• Price: £6 

Give your MacBook a sophisticated fractal touch without going full psychedelic nightmare, with this simple silhouette of the classic Mandelbrot set.

07. All-seeing eye

The owner of a Mac that looks like this is no doubt working on something very interesting

• Price: £8 

Make yourself look mysterious on trains with this little decal that replaces your apple with an all-seeing eye. 

08. iCoverMyApple

iCoverMyApple stickers are inspired by natural environments

• Price: $7.50-$16 

iCoverMyApple is a husband and wife duo where the idea for creating stickers began when they realised that they wanted to enhance and personalise their own 'stuff'. "Our search for beautiful stylish stickers came to a halt. So that's when we decided to create a line of stickers for people who appreciate art and celebrate their own personal style," they explain.

09. Oil Painting

Add a splash of colour to your work space

• Price: £14.94

Add a splash of colour to your desk with this brilliant oil painting mac decal design. It will no doubt get those creative juices flowing and inspire you to add more colour to your work.

10. Flowers

Bring a natural look to your Mac with this flower decal

• Price: £9.90

Macs might be one of the most high tech commercial gadgets, but even they can benefit from homely decals. This pleasant floral cover would be perfect for green-fingered mac users, or anyone after a subtle decal that would be at home anywhere.

11. Banksy

This decal gives your Mac some street art edge

• Price: £7

Did you manage to visit Dismaland? Or maybe you've got a copy of Wall and Piece on your coffee table. Either way, this decal is perfect for fans of the subversive, counter-culture graffiti artist, Banksy.

12. Harry Potter

Show your love for Mr Potter through this clever decal

• Price: £5.49

Decals don't need to cover the whole surface of your Macbook. This smart little design turns your Apple logo into an homage to the boy wizard himself. Ideal for all Harry Potter fans – just make sure you stick it on straight. 

13. Bohemian

Take a walk on the wild side with this decal

• Price: £17.49

Channel your spiritual self with this beautifully worn mac decal. Decorated with intricate mandala-style imagery, this cover is finished off with a gorgeous turquoise and sepia colour scheme to give your laptop an ethereal touch.

14. Colour rays

This radiant decal will brighten up your Mac

• Price: £15.69

Here's a decal that will get you noticed! Inject some much-need rays of colour with this Mac decal design. Full of a wondrous array of shades, this will brighten up any day.

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20. Superman

This decal is a great homage to the man of steel

This Mac decal is a must-have for any Clark Kent fanatic. Whichever interpretation of the Kryptonian superhero you prefer, this Mac decal is the perfect accompaniment to your obsession.

21. Iron Man

Saving the world, one Macbook at a time...

Kicking off our list is this awesome Iron Man Macbook decal. The clever design incorporates the famous Apple logo as the superhero's deadly arm blaster.

22. Retro logo

Be the envy of all your friends with this simple but super-cool retro Mac decal

If you're a fan of retro design, then you'll love this replica of the rainbow Apple logo used by the company in the mid-'70s to the late-'90s. Simply place over the current Apple logo on your Mac, power up and watch the colours light up!

23. Street Fighter: Ryu

Everything I do, I do it for Ryu

How awesome is this Ryu Mac decal?! The Street Fighter legend and 'hero' of the series comes to life, using the Apple logo as his fireball. One for you game-lovers out there! And speaking of Street Fighter, have you seen these brilliant Street Fighter illustrations?

24. Super Mario

Apple makes its way into the Mario world

Itsa Mario! You simply can't have a post on Mac decals without the world's most famous Italian plumber making an appearance. We loved this one especially thanks to the cute and clever design.

25. Snow White

Snow takes that fateful bite - add a touch of Disney charm to your MacBook!

An oldie, but a goodie. This decal cleverly utilises your Mac's apple, by adding classic, iconic Disney princess, Snow White, and that all important plot device -the poison apple that sends her into a spellbinding coma, only to be awoken by her true love's kiss. 

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