Visual Design: Pixel Art

Pixel Art has seen something of a boom in the past few years. Its used mostly as a marketing tool, harkening back to the days of the 16 bit games console. Its an excellent tool, as it stimulates nostalgia in the audience.

There are some incredibly complex examples of pixel art around these days and even some games like Hotline Miami elevate pixelated game assets into the modern age.

For this exercise we had to create a vintage robot in this style and add it to a pre-created image.

Though a fun departure from my normal work, I find it far too mechanical a style to enjoy working in frequently.