oh/crop is an idea that reinvents playing card game designs with a sustainable focus. The completely biodegradable playing cards are based on a trick-taking card game by the name of 'Oh Hell' and as such, they may be planted in one's home garden. With soil, water and a little sun, the seed cards have the potential to grow into herbs for cooking, such as parsley, chives and basil.
The premise of the card game is that at the end of every match, all players except the winner are responsible of taking home a card and planting it. Frequently playing with the deck will make it become smaller—yet the game is designed to work even with a limited number of cards.
oh/crop is among one of the first Quickstarter projects to be launched on Kickstarter, which goes back to its roots by celebrating small, fun ideas.
Biodegradable Playing Cards
'oh/crop' is a Playing Card Game Design with a Sustainable Twist
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Gaming - Designing card games that prioritize environmental sustainability and circular economy principles by using biodegradable materials and reusable game mechanics.
2. Edible Gaming - Creating games with edible components that promote food production and consumption while encouraging environmental responsibility.
3. Green Design - Developing products that incorporate green principles at the design level to minimize waste and maximize environmental impact.
Industry Implications
1. Toy and Game Manufacturing - There are opportunities for toy and game manufacturers to lead the way in sustainable design, potentially transforming the industry into one that promotes environmental consciousness.
2. Sustainable Agriculture and Horticulture - Agricultural businesses could integrate games, like oh/crop, into their customer outreach initiatives to promote sustainable food production and conservation practices.
3. Eco-friendly Packaging - Companies could expand their product offerings to promote green packaging that enables and encourages reuse, composting, and recycling.