Mystical playing cards

Timeline January 2024 – May 2024
My role Designer, illustrator
Team Rebeka Forgach, Eliza Drazniece
Game Cards Design

ABOUT PROJECT

WHAT IS THE PROJECT?

This was a half-year project where we created a mystical French deck that also visualizes the rules of Shithead.

WHAT WAS MY ROLE?

I worked as a designer and illustrator, helping build the deck's visual identity and creature designs.

Mystical playing cards

VISUAL SYSTEM

FOUR ELEMENTS

The deck follows a dark four-element theme: water, air, earth, and fire.

Special rule cards such as 2, 3, 7, and 10 were given unique creatures to visually explain their role in gameplay.

Card deck overview

DECK FEATURES

Earth

One suit was designed around an earthy mystical theme with dark creature illustrations.

Air

The air suit focused on lightness and contrast while staying consistent with the overall style.

Fire & Water

The remaining suits completed the elemental system and helped the full deck feel cohesive and thematic.

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