Pixel Art Fundamentals - Pixel Perfect UI (Beginner Friendly!)

We're at a different time this week to avoid conflicting with the picnic! We'll be back at the usual time next week.

IMPORTANT: The class will be held at room 2.130.1!
Please check this page every week to know where the next class is held!

Requirements: Laptop with Aseprite (recommended) or Libresprite, or iPad with Pixsquare
https://www.aseprite.org (Paid, around $20)
https://github.com/LibreSprite/LibreSprite/releases/latest (Free and 90% identical to Aseprite. Download libresprite-development-[your OS].zip and extract. Open libresprite.exe from the folder)
https://www.pixquare.art/ (Paid, around $20, extended demo has all features but 2 canvases max)

For laptop users, it is highly recommended that you also bring a mouse or drawing tablet!

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Summary:

Pixel art isn’t just for assets, but UI as well! This week, we’ll be designing menu assets that scale while still retaining their pixel-perfect look. We'll explore design styles and philosophies with Game UI Database, then create our own UI sets!

We'll cover text tool usage, best practices for font customization and readable design, and how to use tilemap layers to create UI prototypes for rapid iteration.

Bring your own project for some hands on advice!

*NOTE: The full version of Aseprite or Pixsquare is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED but not mandatory to use the tilemap feature.

Take a look at our handy-dandy reference folder for a sneak peek of what you’ll be learning ->[ https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ttO9Pr0_VCft2R4YcHoqOwjljzzR2C-b](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ttO9Pr0_VCft2R4YcHoqOwjljzzR2C-b)

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Per the library's policy, the reserved room for this event can only be accessed when a minimum of 3 guests are present, so please be sure to arrive on time!

Slots limited. Please make sure you'll definitely be attending and update your RSVP if you can't make it. See you guys there!

*NOTE: This course is beginner friendly, and no prior art or pixel art experience is required.

>>> If any Artists would like to share their knowledge / expertise (Pixel Art, Inking, etc.), and would like to host for future Art Meetups please feel free to message Zach (Zichaelpath) or Cesar (CBJR) on Discord.

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