# Pixelated Gaming Icons Doe Eyed Design Releases 8-Bit Posters of Classic Gamer Heroes and Villains By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-02-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doe-eyed-design References: [tbpdesign.blogspot](http://tbpdesign.blogspot.com/2011/02/8-bit-heroes-and-villains.html) & [doe-eyed](http://www.doe-eyed.com/illustration.php?id=hero) Doe Eyed Design has created two awesome posters that feature some of the most iconic gaming characters done in an [8-bit style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror). The two pieces pay tribute to the [classic characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riki-8bit-game-collection) that have grown out of their pixelated forms. In the Heroes poster, big players like Mario, Link and Kirby can be seen while the Villains poster has Donkey Kong, the [Pac Man Ghosts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-pacman-collection) and a Goomba. These Doe Eyed Design creations will gain you instant respect in the gamer society. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **8-bit Art:** The trend of creating retro-style, pixelated art is gaining popularity, providing opportunities for artists and designers to tap into nostalgic gaming culture and create unique pieces. - **Gamer Tribute:** Creating posters or other forms of artwork that pay homage to iconic gaming characters is a popular trend, allowing artists and designers to connect with the gaming community and tap into their love for nostalgia. - **Pixelated Aesthetic:** The pixelated aesthetic is making a comeback in various design fields, offering opportunities for designers and marketers to incorporate this nostalgic style into their products and campaigns. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can capitalize on the trend of 8-bit art by offering pixelated creations, merchandise, and commissioned works for gamers and nostalgic enthusiasts. - **Gaming Merchandise:** The gaming merchandise industry can take advantage of the gamer tribute trend by producing posters, clothing, and collectibles that feature iconic gaming characters, targeting the nostalgic and collectible market. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The marketing and advertising industry can leverage the pixelated aesthetic trend to create engaging campaigns, logos, and visuals that evoke nostalgia among the target audience, particularly those who grew up playing classic video games. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pixelated Gamer Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md) - [Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock.md) - [Retro Pixelated Cafe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearista-game.md) - [Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-classic.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/16bit-display.md) - [Artistic Game-Inspired Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-de-guzman-1.md) - [Retro Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro.md)