# pixel

Retro 8-bit, nostalgic, chunky

## Core Characteristics

Pixel art aesthetic with visible pixel grid, limited color palette, and nostalgic gaming feel. Emulates classic 8-bit and 16-bit era graphics.

## Lines

- Pixel grid alignment, no anti-aliasing
- Staircase edges on diagonals
- Single-pixel or double-pixel outlines
- Blocky, angular forms

## Texture

- Dithering patterns for gradients
- No smooth transitions
- Cross-hatching with pixel precision
- Limited 16-32 color palette per scene

## Depth

- None: flat pixel planes only
- Parallax layering (foreground/background)
- No perspective or 3D effects

## Element Vocabulary

- 8-bit sprites and chunky shapes
- Simple iconography: stars, hearts, arrows
- Text bubbles with pixel borders
- Progress bars with chunky segments
- Retro gaming UI elements

## Typography Approach

- Pixelated bitmap font style
- Chunky blocky letterforms
- Fixed-width or monospace feel
- All-caps for headers
