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Pizza Meets Pixels

A retro 1980s pizzeria brand blending pizza, classic gaming, and cartoon-style mascots.

Challenge
Create a nostalgic but modern, cohesive brand world.
Role
Identity, characters, packaging, interiors, merchandise, digital system.
Approach
8-bit pixel visuals + arcade fonts: 
 
Developed a comprehensive design system using pixelated graphics, retro typefaces, and glowing neon effects.
Mascot family: Rocco, Fizzz, Roni, Parm, Zest: 
Created a cast of five unique, pixelated characters, each representing different aspects of the brand.
Journey-mapped experience from storefront → online:
Designed a cohesive narrative across physical locations, digital platforms, and customer touchpoints.

Key Design Solutions

Outcome

A bold, immersive universe praised for its consistency and storytelling.

Margherita Pizza

Takeaway

Nostalgia + clear systems =
joyful, memorable branding.

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New York, NY

347-579-9351

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