Math Stack

Published December 21, 2015 Updated June 09, 2022

“Math Stack” playing cards designed by Diana Stanciulescu, illustrating and explaining 36 important mathematical constants, published by EduStack in India

2015 IndiaArt & DesignDesignersEducationMathematicalDiana Stanciulescu

Mathematical constants and equations represent more than just numbers and are inherent in the hidden laws of the universe... mathematics is everywhere. The exquisite visual design of these playing cards enables an intuitive insight into the language of mathematics.

“I always wanted to be a math genius. So when I was commissioned to design a deck of cards based on math constants I was so ready.” Diana Stanciulescu, Illustration.

Right: a glimpse into the design process of face cards→

Math Stack contains 54 cards (including 2 jokers), illustrating and explaining 36 important mathematical constants.

Sketch for “Math Stack” educational playing cards published by EduStack, 2015
“Math Stack” playing cards designed by Diana Stanciulescu, published by EduStack, 2015 “Math Stack” playing cards designed by Diana Stanciulescu, published by EduStack, 2015

Above: “Math Stack” playing cards designed by Diana Stanciulescu illustrating and explaining 36 important mathematical constants, published by EduStack, made in India by TM Cards, 2015.

“Math Stack” playing cards designed by Diana Stanciulescu, published by EduStack, 2015

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