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 PixScape
The Pixel Artist Webring and Directory

A directory inspired by the exploratory spirit of NetScape.

Page last updated: February 27, 2024

How to Join

Must have

  • a personal or business-oriented site or gallery
  • a portfolio or gallery page of your pixel art (>3 images)

Must not

  • promote or create AI generated content (Midjourney, ChatGTP)
  • promote or use NFTs, blockchain assets, or crypto trading
  • promote or host content that is discriminatory (ableist, sexist, racist, homophobic, biphobic, or transphobic)

Accessibility requirements

  • no flashing images (>3 flashes a second)
  • no moving backgrounds on your page (includes peripheral animation)
  • no gif walls (>5 small animations on a single page or less if medium-large)
  • no autoplaying video or music

Meeting the accessibility requirements

There are a few options available to you to make your animation heavy pages more user friendly.

  • use an Accessible Gif Toggle to toggle single or multiple GIFs with Javascript (link includes GIF-to-PNG batch processing code)
  • add a prefers-reduced-motion media query so animations only show for those who want them
  • create static previews of large GIFs to display on another page
  • replace GIFs with static images
  • remove problematic GIFs

The PixScape admin has the prefers-reduced-motion system setting turned on and will test GIF containing web pages with the Chrome add-on PhotosensitivityPal. See Detecting and defending against seizure-inducing GIFs in social media by the Khoury Vis Lab for more information.

Directory Requirements

Webring Directory

  • have an active website (must have been updated in the last year)
  • be able to add or edit HTML, CSS, and Javascript files
  • host content suitable for minors

Static Directory

  • declare if your page or gallery contains gore, NSFW, or sexually suggestive content

How to Apply

Apply by Email

Select All and Copy-Paste the text below and email your responses to pixelglade@protonmail.com with the custom subject line Subject: PixScape Application.

Which directory would you like to join?
(webring directory / static directory)

Site/alias name:
(This is the name your site/gallery will be listed under in the directory so only include one.)

Email:
(You will be emailed once you are accepted into the PixScape Directory.)

 Gallery/portfolio URL:
(Enter your gallery or portfolio URL.)

 Homepage URL (optional):
(This should be different to your gallery URL and is a personal or business website URL)

 Bonus link URL (optional):
(If you have a second pixel-art related website or a contact page feel free to link it here.)

 Which continent do you live on?
(Oceania / North America / South America / Africa / Asia / Europe / Antarctica)

Directory listing description:
(Try to include details that distinguish you from other pixel artists (e.g. particular aesthetics, web-graphics, mini pixel art, sprite work, visual novels, UI, 1bit, etc))

Link to your 88x31px banner (optional):
(The banner will display next to your directory entry.)

Does your site or gallery contain mature content?
(Yes / No)

Do you agree to abide by the PixScape rules and entry requirements?
(Yes / No)

After applying

You will get an email confirming your application has been received within 1-2 days.

If unsuccessful, you will receive feedback on your application to improve it.

If successful, you will receive instructions, code, and banners by email (from pixelglade@protonmail.com).