If you are going to ink, then be sure to ink well 😉
Hey Everyone, back again with a new blog post, this time highlighting the front design of Inkwell Playing Cards! I learned a lot with my first playing card project. The most important thing I learned was to ride the momentum and bring my next project to life!
Inkwell Playing Cards have a more traditional layout than Pinstripes. As I mentioned in my last post, I really wanted to design something that is more familiar to card players. It was difficult at first to design something that feels traditional but still eye-catching enough to jump off the table 😎 So, just how different are they??
For comparison, you can see the Inkwell 2 of Hearts next to one of the standard cards. As you can see, I pulled the pips closer to the center of the card, to add a dramatic effect. This offers a balance for the background ink blot, drawing your eyes to the center of the card with a more radial design!
I learned along the way that this radial design would be very important for the overall look of Inkwell Playing Cards.
Especially when you see two of my own designs side by side (final design vs. first draft). The ink blot background was looking awkward and unbalanced with a more traditional pip layout. As the center of gravity is pulled in on the 7, it really makes a difference when it comes to the layout harmony! What do you think? 😊
Another reason I hope they will draw your attention is due to the colors! I have been staring at this design for so long that I almost forgot to mention it. The spades and clubs are blue!!! My original inspiration came from the classic Bic pens. A deviation from the usual black and red. Is it more soothing on your eyes?
Check out the full layout for all the numbered cards!
In future blog posts I will shed some light on the aces and the court cards, as well as the back design and the box!
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Thanks for reading! Until next time...
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