Concentric Deck

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Concentric Deck

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Hello!

I have been lurking around the forum for a bit while I've been designing this deck, and I'm to the point now where I need some feedback from a larger group. To this point I have consulted with a few friends and posted on The Discourse, but now I'm hoping to get some more opinions.

The idea that sparked this deck came from doodling during a boring meeting at work. I drew the basic shapes of the pips, and continued to add layers of concentric shapes. I noticed that the pips could each be broken down further to even more basic shapes, and I could create each pip from just circles and diamonds.

I had the idea to use concentric shapes to represent the value of the card. Single shapes for Aces, two concentric shapes for 2's, six concentric shapes for 6's, etc.

This provides a quick, visual shorthand indicating the value of the card. Now I don't expect someone using the deck to count the concentric shapes each time - that isn't the point. I am not leaving off indices. I am simply using this pip design to reinforce the values.

My court designs retain many of the classic elements of the courts (one-eyed Jacks, suicide King, etc), but use only two colors - The red or black of the suit plus a color unique to each suit. The thick, bold lines and shapes of the courts provide a contrast to the thin, delicate lines that make up the pips.

The number cards use a custom pip layout that has the pips follow three concentric circles radiating from the center. The layout is the same for each suit.

The pip for the Joker is a four point star in the design language I've established throughout the deck.

I appreciate all feedback and constructive criticism!
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Re: Concentric Deck

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Hate to burst your bubble buddy, but its a weak theme. There are changes i would recommend, but i still dont think its enough to get this deck going. But really, dump the "reveal" on the flap and the 1st edition on the top, as well as the pips on the side. Lets just say sometimes less is more.
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I kind of like what you've done with the courts and aces, might need a little color tweak. But the number cards need a little rearranging and the tuck and back definitely to be more tame. They're incredibly overwhelming.
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Re: Concentric Deck

Unread post by MagikFingerz »

Kinda have to agree with Volant. Your dynamic pip concept is unique and interesting, but there isn't really a theme here other than it being a generic deck of playing cards. Which I suppose isn't bad in itself, but past experience has told us they don't usually sell that well.

If you do choose to move forward, I suggest starting from scratch on the back design. Same with the tuck, less is definitely more when it comes to the box.

Also be aware the the center pip of the courts make them one-way (although not blatantly), which may or may not be a negative thing for people.
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Unread post by jerichoholic »

So this has launched on KS and isn't doing that well. Perhaps if the creator had taken some of the suggestions that were given to him it might be doing better.
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