# 8-Bit Art Advertisements Michael Myers Creates Pixelated Art Renditions of Popular Advertisments By David Ingram | Published 2015-08-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8-bit-art References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/378646/Designer-Recreates-History-s-Most-Iconic-Advertisements-In-Fun-8-Bit-Format/) & [drawsgood](http://www.drawsgood.com/63581/7041454/pixel-art/copypop-8-bit-ads) Stripped down renditions of several famous advertisement characters have been given the 8-bit art treatment in this nostalgic collection by designer and artist Michael Myers. Everyone from the [Geico](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geico-x-tag-team) Gecko, the runner from [Apple's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/susan-kare) '1984' commercial to the Old Spice spokesperson have been given a colorful makeover in the style of classic pixelated video game characters -- synonymous with retro video game devices like the original [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suntory-x-super-mario) console. The collection was made for the website Copypop and also includes simple animated GIFs to go along with the drawings. This is not Michael Myers' first foray into 8-bit art -- his personal website 'Drawsgood' re-imagines a variety of pop culture characters including those from 'Star Wars' and 'The Avengers.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **8-bit Art:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create retro-inspired pixelated artwork in various industries. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Potential for brands to leverage 8-bit art and retro advertising styles to connect with nostalgic consumers. - **Pop Culture Revival:** Opportunity to revive and re-imagine iconic pop culture characters and advertisements in the 8-bit art style. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Advertising:** Disruption opportunity for advertising agencies to integrate 8-bit art into their campaigns for a unique and nostalgic appeal. - **Gaming:** Potential for game developers to incorporate 8-bit art and nostalgic themes into new games for a retro gaming experience. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment industry professionals to create 8-bit art-inspired merchandise and collectibles, tapping into the nostalgia market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/16bit-display.md) - [Retro Tech Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-holiday-sweater.md) - [Retro Pixelated Cafe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearista-game.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-snacks.md) - [Vintage Icon-Themed Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/susan-kare.md) - [Bitcoin-Compatible Pixel Characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-characters.md) - [Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror.md) - [Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock.md) - [Retro Image Converters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/image-to-pixel-art.md)