PLAYING CARDS
DESIGN SYSTEM
Playing cards are a complex design task . . . more than one would think. Accomplishing a strong system while being playful with the styling challenged me to consider the details and elements in the cards and how they will interact with each other.
SYSTEMS THINKING
Playing cards are more than just a cute design project. A system has to be in place with a theme that generates interactions within the cards. Without a system there is no visual consistency and the cards need to be recognizable.
TATTOO STYLE
The choice of style for the cards was classic tattoo shop. Visually, the inked lines and light stippling graphics add texture to the paper-like backdrop. Death is a common visual theme in tattoos, which drove the skull designs.