Creative Collaborations, Multiple Artists
Creative collaborations and the inclusion of numerous artists have resulted in an increase of distinctive and aesthetically striking card decks.
The collaboration of multiple artists in playing card design represents a noteworthy trend. Working together with different artists allows designers to access a variety of viewpoints and talents, resulting in the development of more original and captivating playing card designs. Each artist involved in the collaboration brings their own unique style, vision and technique to the project, whilst the result is a cohesive deck.
Monsters
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by Matt Probert
A collective of artists known as Monster Illustration produced a deck entitled “Monsters” in 2004.
Playing Politics
“Playing Politics” or “Cabinet Shuffle” specially commissioned by the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1983.
Prime Arts
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by Matt Probert
Prime Arts Playing Cards were published in 2004 featuring the work of contemporary artists, illustrators and photographers.
Sony Tape Rock ‘N’ Pop Playing Cards
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by Matt Probert
Deck featuring “18 Rock ‘n’ Pop” Superstars portrayed on the court cards and jokers by eight of Britain’s leading illustrators.
Spot the Difference
Spot the Difference playing cards published in "Razvlekatel’naia Gazetka" newspaper, 1998-1999.
The 52 Club
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by Simon Wintle
The London College of Printing '52 Club' Designers and Artists playing cards, 1984.
The Bristol Pack
The Bristol Pack, an exhibition of playing cards designed by Bristol artists, 2005.
The Deal Playing-card Project
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by Simon Wintle
A deck of cards produced as a creative collaboration and made possible largely through volunteers and sponsorship of various kinds.
The Winning Hand
The Winning Hand playing cards with artwork from multiple artists, United Kingdom, 1993.
Under the Sea
“Under the Sea” transformation playing cards, published in 2005 to raise money for the Marine Stewardship Council, an environmental charity which promotes sustainable fishing practices.
