TAITA 40 (Student Project)

Designers: Karen Cedeño & Edwin Bowen
Project Type: Student Project
School: Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL)
Course: Final Degree Project
Tutor: Jefferson Romero M.A.
Location: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Packaging Contents: Playing Cards + Accessories
Packaging Substrate / Materials: Paper, Wood
Printing Process: Digital Print, Laser Cutting

“Cuarenta, more Ecuadorian than ever”
TAITA 40 is a set of playing cards and accessories for the traditional Ecuadorian game “Cuarenta”, inspired by the iconography and characters of the Huancavilca and Inca cultures, the last ancestral villages belonging to the coast and high land mountain regions of Ecuador during the time of Spanish conquest.

The color palette and packaging designs of the “Cacique” and “Inca” lines give the product a classic and traditional image. The wooden packaging preserves adequately the playing cards and its accessories, while the flexible lid allows to manipulate the items without any difficulty. The laser cutting technique in the wood besides the flexibility of the material, leaves an odor trace in the packaging, turning it into a characteristic element of the product.

As a final result we obtain an object that carries culture and traditions that pays tribute to the elements that have formed the identity of our country.

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Flight Cards

Designer: Fonzie Cuaycong
Project Type: Produced, Commercial Work
Client: Flight Cards
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Packaging Contents: A Deck of Cards
Packaging Substrate / Materials: Air-Linen Finished Cards, Satin Finished Box
Printing Process: 4C Printing

It was always hard to separate "His Airness from his shoes. From the very first pair of Black and Red 1's, these sneakers have represented the evolution of elevation, and told the story of a player who never kept his feet on the ground.

This deck of cards is a tribute to the greatest basketball player–and the greatest sneaker legacy–of all time.

Each suit has a curated selection of Jordans featuring, arguably, the most important sneakers of Jordans legacy–the first thirteen. These thirteen silhouettes were the sneakers that propelled him to fame, and were designed and worn during the beginning and final games with the Chicago Bulls. The Jordan model relates to the rank of the card: ace is the Jordan 1, 2 is the Jordan 2, 3 is the Jordan 3, etc.

The design features my own personal illustrative style, while still giving tribute to the shoes and the traditional complexity of playing card design. Each suit icon resonate the details of specific Jordan soles. The card designs use details from Mike's decorated past on the court, on television, and in Chicago.

In the deck, the ace and number cards have a consistent design with interchanging sneakers, while the jack, queen, and king each have a separate design. This is similar to how hierarchy is created in traditional playing cards, by using a visually-specific design for face cards and number cards.

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MAKERS

Creative Agency: Chad Michael Studio
Lead Designer and illustrator: Chad Michael
Project Type: Produced, Commercial Work
Client: Dan and Dave Industries, Inc.
Location: San Diego, CA
Packaging Contents: Playing Cards
Packaging Materials: Paper, Wood, Leather, Brass

After two long years of meticulous design we’re pleased to unveil a project that will rival all those that came before it. MAKERS are the most intricate and luxurious deck we’ve produced to date. From the moment the cellophane comes off, to the first perfect faro, it’s evident no detail was spared. MAKERS is the meeting point between art and functionality—they are an experience to behold.

We produced MAKERS to our highest standard of production. Each tuckcase has been embossed and stamped with layers of gold-foiling. The result is nothing short of breathtaking. Out of the box, conjurors and collectors alike will enjoy 14 custom illustrated court-cards representing the foundational “makers” civilization has been built on. To us, these individuals are the pillars of unparalleled craftsmanship: something that we hold in the highest regard. MAKERS are both a tribute and a celebration.

Printed by the U.S. Playing Card Co. using our proprietary “crushed stock” process to create a more refined and lighter deck of playing cards.

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Don Quixote Playing Cards - Hidalgo Deck

Creative Agency: Cellar Window
Creative Director: Nam Tibon
Project Type: Backerkit Pre-order
Location: New York, USA
Packaging Contents: Playing Cards

The Hidalgo deck features a classic matte black finish with gold foiling on all sides. It will also have a custom perforated seal design. The decks are limited to about 1,600 pieces and will ship this December worldwide.

Don Quixote "Hidalgo deck" will be printed on Diamond Finish that is a traditionally cut European card stock thus offering a great snap and feel to it. The deck will be made with premium quality by the experts at Legends playing card co.

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Whimsical Playing Arts | First Edition

Creative Agency: Oksal Yesilok
Project Type: Produced, Commercial Work
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Packaging Contents: Playing Cards
Packaging Materials: Paper, Print

This deck 54 cards are the reinterpretation of the known playing cards symbols with a different design. Inspired by the logo of Whimsical, the concept of the design is determined and supported by illustration. Limited Edition - 200 deck.

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