Mission Statement

At the heart of eight bit company lies a profound belief in the transformative power of learning through the art of crafting. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where curiosity thrives, hands become tools of creation, and minds are ignited with the joy of discovery. Our mission is to cultivate a deep appreciation for the meticulous process of making, where each stitch, each rhinestone, and each string LED is a step towards expertise and self-expression.

We embrace the rigor of craftsmanship, recognizing that true skill is born from patience, practice, and perseverance. Through our programs, we aim to empower individuals of all ages and backgrounds to explore their creativity, develop technical proficiency, and build a lasting connection with the materials they work with. We believe that the act of creating not only enhances personal growth but also enriches the fabric of our community, fostering a sense of belonging and shared purpose.

Our commitment is to provide a space where the joy of learning and the discipline of craft converge, inspiring a lifelong passion for exploration and excellence. In this sanctuary of creativity, we celebrate the beauty of the handmade and the enduring value of traditional techniques, while embracing innovation and the evolution of new forms. Together, we honor the past, engage with the present, and shape the future—one rubber duck and knitted toy at a time.


an eight bit company values statement

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team

kara myren

bil leon

kara myren

Kara Myren is a software developer and creative technologist. She has published video games on the Nintendo Wii U and writen equitable software for users at FEMA and US Coast Gaurd. In recent years, she has focused her tech skills into founding a startup that explores spatially aware distributed systems. She has delivered numerous workshops and teaches a program on digital fabrication for undergrads at Cornell Tech, connecting the digital process of designing with the physical realities of assembly. She graduated from Cornell Tech with an MBA.

bil leon

Bil Leon is a professor and technologist, with a focus on independent cultural infrastructure. He teaches courses on AI for Urban Data and Building Agentic Systems for graduate students at Cornell Tech. While teaching, Bil has founded startups that provide spatially aware distributed systems for workers on the factory floor. He graduated from Lehigh University with a PhD and from Cornell Tech with an MBA.

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design

fonts

all of our fonts are source from dafont.com. We belive in open source and our fonts reflect that.

Our logo font is Lychee Soda by jeti.

Body copy font is Bad Comic by GGBotNet.

Kara's about page font is Cartridge by jeti.

Bil's about page font is Grape Soda by jeti.

Jen's about page font is Digital Disco by jeti.

colors

eightbitcompany.com website uses off-white (#f7f7f7) and off-black (#222222).

Our blues are (#0000ff) and reds are (#ff0000)