diff --git a/pkgs/applications/graphics/grafx2/default.nix b/pkgs/applications/graphics/grafx2/default.nix
index d6b2044bff3..53f49c59b9a 100644
--- a/pkgs/applications/graphics/grafx2/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/applications/graphics/grafx2/default.nix
@@ -14,10 +14,7 @@ stdenv.mkDerivation rec {
 
   preBuild = "cd src";
 
-  installPhase = ''
-    mkdir -p "$out"
-    make install prefix="$out"
-  '';
+  preInstall = '' mkdir -p "$out" '';
 
   meta = {
     description = "GrafX2 is a bitmap paint program inspired by the Amiga programs Deluxe Paint and Brilliance.";