Aquarium Playing Cards

This project involved the design and development of a unique deck of playing cards created as a gift for the donors and sponsors of the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium. The objective was to create a set of cards that is not only functional but also highlights some of the amazing animal species that call the Aquarium home.

The theme of the deck offers a dynamic take on the Aquarium brand. It utilizes the blue and orange brand colors and showcases illustrations for the face cards that reflect different classifications of animals residing in the Aquarium: saltwater, freshwater, and endotherms (split between birds and mammals).

This project was completed by a team of three designers. My main role was to design the clubs suit. The trickiest part of this project was collaborating with my teammates to ensure our styles matched so that the deck of cards felt cohesive. By being sensitive to this, I was able to refine my illustration skills. In addition to my main role, I assisted in designing the clipping masks to achieve a three-dimensional effect in the design. It was important to ensure all of the face cards felt evenly dimensional across suits.

As a team, we put a lot of care into the design of this deck, and the positive feedback we received reinforced the importance of thoughtful design in enhancing our overall goal.