In this thesis we have designed a complete set of Italian playing cards, as there are no newer or more modern versions in their current appearance. In addition to the set itself, we also designed the packaging in which the finished set would be stored. We also presented the design considerations for the typeface design.
In the theoretical part, we introduced the playing card designs themselves and explored how they have evolved and changed throughout history. We also looked at the materials that are mainly used to make playing cards, as well as the packaging and printing process of such a product.
In the experimental part, we used a laptop to create the final product and Adobe Illustrator to create the illustrations and packaging. For the card design, we successfully created all the necessary images for the four colours of the set. Using FontLab, we created a set of numbers and integrated them into the design of the cards. Finally, we created a design for the back of the cards that was used for the entire deck. Next came the packaging box design, where we used the most accurate measurements to make sure the cards fit exactly. We made two types of packaging, the 'tuck in' box and the telescope box. In the final discussion we compared the existing card set and packaging with our product.
We achieved our goal of creating Italian cards with a modern look and packaging to store and protect the cards themselves.
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