# 8-Bit Gadget Covers Big Big Pixel Cases Provide Old School Protection to Your iPad and MacBook By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-03-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-big-pixel-cases References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/big-big-pixel-pixelate-your-gear-while-you-protect-it/) & [bigbigpixel](http://bigbigpixel.com/) Doesn't it seem that, even less than a generation ago, things used to be made much better? Well, you can probably expect a revival of that disappearing high quality in these Big Big Pixel Cases that harken back to a simpler time. Referencing the early information age, these padded pouches have been made in white and decorated with black squares to delineate envelope icons. They resemble the low-resolution symbols on old computers that label your email. The sleeves even open like authentic letter sheaths with a crease across the top and a triangular flap. Slip your [MacBook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-5), your iPad, your [iPad Mini](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macintosh-studio) or your [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-50th-anniversary-iphone-17-pro) into one of these Big Big Pixel Cases. There is one made to accommodate each of these devices for a snug fit and a bold image. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Tech Accessories:** Opportunity for companies to create accessory lines that emulate past technology like 8-bit graphics. - **Nostalgic Design:** Trend towards incorporating retro design elements into modern products, such as pixelated graphics. - **Authenticity-focused Products:** Consumers looking for products that evoke nostalgia for a simpler time and are made with higher quality standards. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tech Accessories:** Companies specializing in tech accessories can create product lines that capture nostalgia and authenticity with designs like retro 8-bit graphics. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunities for consumer electronics companies to incorporate retro design elements into their products to appeal to a market that values authenticity and nostalgia. - **Retail:** Retailers can offer a variety of products with a nostalgic feel, including tech accessories with retro designs like pixelated graphics, to meet the demand of authenticity-focused consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Iphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-50th-anniversary-iphone-17-pro.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Charger Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-w5-silicone-cover.md) - [Retro Tech-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c1-magfit.md) - [Playful Tech Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-miffy.md) - [Interactive Gaming Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-phone-case.md) - [Shock-Absorbing Laptop Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-5.md) - [Nostalgic Tech-Themed Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-macintosh.md) - [Retro Gaming Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamebaby.md) - [Nostalgic Cartoon Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-care-bears.md)