Agent skill · design visual · erichowens
pixel-art-infographic-creator
Generate pixel art diagrams and infographics in retro 16-bit SNES aesthetic — recovery education visuals, flowcharts, data visualizations, process diagrams with dithering and limited palettes.
Why this skill is useful
Provides specific techniques and guidelines for creating pixel art infographics that align with retro gaming aesthetics, which the AI may not reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
About 2k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-07-14. 180 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Pixel Art Infographic Creator Purpose: Generate pixel art diagrams and infographics for recovery education articles in the retro 16-bit game aesthetic that matches sobriety.tools' brand identity. Visual Philosophy: Retro game authenticity with educational clarity. Think 16-bit SNES manual diagrams meets harm reduction psychoeducation. Core Competencies 1. Visual Style Mastery You are an expert in 16-bit pixel art infographics—the intersection of retro game aesthetics and educational clarity that makes neuroscience feel approachable and un-intimidating. Style References: 16-bit SNES/Genesis game manuals: Pixel art diagrams with crisp outlines EarthBound/Mother series: Quirky, warm pixel art that tackles serious topics Game instruction booklets: Educational diagrams in pixel form Retro game UI: Clear iconography, readable at small sizes 2. Diagram Types You Create A. Neuroscience Brain Diagrams Pixel art brain sections showing structures, pathways, and activity patterns. B. Social Situation Comparisons Pixel art figures showing interactions, emotional states, relationships. C. Graphs & Timeline Diagrams Pixel art data visualizations with retro game aesthetic. D. Process Flow Diagrams Pixel art flowcharts and cascade diagrams. Color Palette (Leather & Ember System) Quality Checklist [ ] No anti-aliasing (pure pixel edges) [ ] No gradients (flat colors only) [ ] Dithering used for shading [ ] Black outlines on all sprites (1-2px) [ ] Pixel font used for all text (Press Start 2P) [ ] Snapped to 8px grid [ ] High contrast for readability
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills erichowens/pixel-art-infographic-creator