the 8-bit you
Custom gifts for game lovers, nerds, & retro nostalgics
THE
8-bit
you
Custom gifts for game lovers, nerds, & retro nostalgics
HOW IT'S MADE
I design your character by hand, BIT by BIT to bring your personality and unique look to life. No AI, only careful work <3
HOW IT'S MADE
I design your character by hand,
BIT by BIT to bring your personality and unique look to life. No AI, only careful work <3
THE 8-BIT COUPLE
You and your partner transformed into classic game characters printed
on a custom gift

the retro family
Fit up to 6 characters into one custom gift! Perfect for families, friends, coworkers, teams, and more.

HOW IT WORKS
You UPLOAD A PHOTO (or give a description)
I TRANSFORM YOU INTO A CLASSIC 8-BIT CHARACTER
YOUR DESIGN IS PRINTED ON A CUSTOM GIFT
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Omar & Robb
"The perfect gift for my Stardew Valley-obsessed boyfriend of two years. He loved it instantly. I found this store on reddit and loved the idea"
-Omar M.
Jack & Kato
My fiancé loved it! High quality print and ceramic, and the design came out nicely. 10/10."
-Jack B.
EDITH & CHRIS
"Got this as a birthday present for my brother. Easy and cute! He and my niece were both charmed. Wish the mug came faster, but everything else was great."
-Emily H.
THE GAMING MUG
One pixel-perfect gaming avatar, ready for yourself or a gaming friend, printed on a custom gift.

Players 1 & 2
Every game's better with player two. Turn you and your co-op partner into classic gaming characters on a custom gift.

why i started the 8-bit you
I've always loved the charm of old-school games and how much personality there is in pixel art, so I wanted to capture that same feeling and turn it into something others could share with the people they care about.
The 8-Bit You combines my love of that old-school, retro style with personalized gifts created to celebrate relationships. - Dasha
Every Order made just for YOU
Every character design begins with the photos you upload. I carefully craft each design by creating and customizing hairstyles, clothing, colors, accessories, and the little details that make someone recognizable and unique.