Designing my own Custom PLAYING CARDS! - #1

I create a custom deck of art poker cards. (part 1)

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[shellyevans]

When they're done, you need to send a deck to Chris Ramsey. He is a fellow youtuber, who is a magician and card collector. This could Definitely introduce you to a new audience and get him a sick deck of cards!

[RLDSTUDIO]

Shading all the way. I usually prefer flat, but the shading rocks. Like the black bg too. Can't wait to play with these :) Man illustrator is so awesome and this art would be perfect in that format, but you gotta do what you gotta do. Also just thanks for that little bit about the struggle, really appreciate you including that and I think we all can feel you on that one.

[Siruu]

honestly the pep talk at 3 minutes on the facts that you struggle with the same stuff i do when making art gave me such a positive wave of inspiration. I did in fact think that people like you who are so talented could flick these kind of works out of their sleeve like it's nothing. thank you so much for clearing that up for me!! luv u tenhun

[woutervvugt]

As someone who has had cards produced, I'd like to advice against the black frame within the white frame. The printing sheet might become slightly misaligned compared to the diecut, which will make the white border thin on one side and thick on the other. Go full white my dude!

[JoshuaBellas]

Black background makes the card harder to “read” when playing, but looks amazing 👌. I’d say go for the dark blue instead of black since it fits the color scheme, and Kickstarter all the way!

[krysten]

The navy blue background definitely fits with the color scheme more
Honestly the black is kind of out of nowhere

[andieho]

My boyfriend is a playing card nerd and he is saying that the more ink that's on the card (like the black background) they tend to show wear faster. They look dopeeee

[raullo]

Love it! But also, the whole point of the Btm Right “Q” is so the card can be easily read and understood upside down, so it has to be facing that direction. Maybe also send it to the foreground even if that means erasing a bit of the drawing?

[joos]

I really appreciated the "don't get tricked by my editing" section. I needed that.

[TheBigestDave]

Do the navy blue background with a gradient around the edges, it would look sick, and if there's any issue with chipping, it won't look as bad because it will be faded out towards white

[spinal]

I think you should collab with another youtuber that also deals a lot with playing cards. For instance, Chris Ramsay is a magician and playing card collector. He also designs his own playing cards. He may be able to add some insight into this project and expand your audience into playing card collectors/magicians.

[shannondamron]

Omg Navy background all the way, that was stunning!!!

[fthurman]

Yep, as much as I love the art and hate to say it, playing cards designs should be symmetrical. Can you use the art you made, flip/reverse it, and put that on there?
As for the design choices you suggested, I like shaded, navy background, with the border. I'd say black background if you're going with a different, coordinating colour scheme for each suit - that way the black stays consistent through out. Also gotta say that I'm excited to see the design for the card back - that's often what catches me and ultimately feels like the most important, as it sets the tone for the whole deck.

[SEASONSofSONG]

Ten Hundred is the ONLY person whose sponsorship section is something I look forward to. People need to step their game up.

[robgary]

As someone who JUST pledged on Kickstarter for your campaign, I am thankful you put it on Kickstarter. I am one of those who would have never seen you otherwise. I would have never seen your website. I am not a follower of yours nor (And don't hate me) have I ever heard of you. I am not into the art world at all so your art is new to me but, as a collector of cards BECAUSE of their art, I LOVE YOUR ART and so I did purchase some. I can't wait to add your art to my exhaustive collection of playing cards!

[PajamaPantsClan]

Right away, my initial thoughts is that the designs with shading is the way to go. However, playing cards should typically be symmetrical so that orientation of the card doesn't matter. I'm personally not much of fan of one-way designs.

[indyvazquez]

These are fantastic!

Blue background with a white border all the way around (including the corners where the stripe runs across). Shading fosho.

[vyvjean]

I love the shading. I think, though, that it would “pop” more if the light source came from the same angle as your diagonal stripe in the background!

[El_Sharko_]

man. i really needed to hear that part at 2:30. I've been watching you for years, and always thought of you as a super uninhibited and carefree guy. comforting to know we all go through this shit

[lauraf]

I like the dark blue background best. It works well with the design but still makes it pop.