If you're looking for a middle ground between decor, gifts, and pop culture, pixel art is an excellent starting point. It adopts the visual language of early video games, while allowing you to create beautiful pieces to hang in a living room, bedroom, or office.

Some themes work incredibly well. First, there are the retro-gaming inspired characters: mythical heroes (like Mario, Zelda, Steve), small creatures reminiscent of Space Invaders, and silhouettes recognizable in just a few pixels. Symbols also work very well: hearts, potions, stars, and minimalist references to familiar universes.

Tilipix kits fit into this logic: designs that speak to fans of geek culture, but with a sufficiently clean and graphic finish so as not to clash in a carefully curated decor.

Giving a DIY pixel art picture as a gift is like giving three things in one: 
– a creative activity, 
– a nod to pop culture, 
– and a lasting decoration.

For someone who loves games as much as interior design, it's a hard combination to beat. And it's also a great way to bring your favorite universes into everyday life, without resorting to mere merchandise.

By 2026, pixels are no longer just a nostalgic stylistic effect. They are