AI Design Prompts: Pixel-Art Sprites and GIFs
Create fun, pixel-art sprites for your inspiration board.
I love to tinker. So, I’ve been working on a series on creating fun, engaging content with images on ChatGPT. Want to make fun, pixel-art designs like these:
Use this prompt in ChatGPT: (must be using 4o or higher)
Big thank you to Majid Manzarpour for sharing the process on his Twitter!
Prompt:
Create a pixel art sprite sheet featuring [character details], wearing a [insert shirt style/color], [insert pants style/color], and [insert footwear], driving a [insert go-kart color/design]. The animation should depict the character [insert action, e.g., driving forward and popping a wheelie], rendered in a detailed, fluid, retro pixel art style.
Animation Requirements:
9 frames arranged in a 3x3 grid (one cell may be blank or reused for looping)
Each frame should represent a continuous step in the motion
Smooth and continuous transitions between frames
High frame count for fluid movement
Neutral, textured background (e.g., dark brown or gray) for easy extraction
Dynamic visual effects (e.g., dust trails, motion blur, shadows)
Consistent proportions and structure across all frames
Retro pixel art style with clean outlines and layered shading
Character Variables:
Hairstyle: [fade / ponytail / short curls / straight hair / spiky]
Shirt: [T-shirt / hoodie / jacket]
Pants: [jeans / shorts / sweatpants]
Shoes: [sneakers / boots / sandals]
Kart: [standard kart / flame decals / sporty design]
Action Variables:
Driving and popping a wheelie
Power-sliding into a turn
Launching off a ramp
Raising one hand in the air
Skidding to a stop
Output Format:
Full sprite sheet in a single image
Pixel-aligned frames ready for animation
Designed for use in game engines or export as a GIF
Big thank you to Majid Manzarpour for sharing the process on his Twitter!