# 3D Game Cards Amber Dodds Creates Eye-Popping Playing Cards By Matt Ho | Published 2011-03-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amber-dodds References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/3d-playing-cards/#more-68826) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/amberdodds) Personally I like the idea of viewing [3D without the glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-laptop), so I’m glad Amber Dodds has hand-crafted three-playing cards that produces the same effect. Amber Dodds’ game decks are literally eye-popping. She could’ve simply embedded 3D imagery onto the cards viewable only by glasses, but why bother when her skills can be better portrayed? The decks have a wonderful pop-out effect with the card’s suits cut into a thick deck; others have a large cut-out of face deck engraved suits that’s pasted on top of a card for more of a 3D effect. It's pretty much 3D with an old-school style that truly shows off Dodds' high level of craftsmanship. These eye-catching playing cards by Amber Dodds' are available for sale on her [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) page. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **3D Card Products:** The creation of hand-crafted 3D game cards provides unique product offerings. - **Glasses-free 3D Technology:** The use of technology to create 3D imagery without glasses offers disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Craftsmanship in Game Design:** Hand-crafting playing cards shows off the skill of the designer and offers artisanal product offerings. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** The use of 3D technology in gaming can provide immersive experiences for gamers. - **Retail:** The production of unique and eye-catching products offer opportunities for sales in retail shops. - **Crafts:** The use of artisanal designs on everyday items like playing cards can create a new market for craft sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Trading Card Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trading-card-holders.md) - [Indie Game Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balatro-playing-card-deck.md) - [Nostalgic Hidden Image Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-image-magical-birthday-card.md) - [Mid-Century Modern Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-playing-cards.md) - [Structure Building Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-cards-building-kit.md) - [Magician-Designed Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystery-playing-cards.md) - [Engaging 3D Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game.md) - [Headset-Free 3D Gaming Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-spatiallabs-truegame.md) - [Amber-Inspired Keycap Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oshid-amber.md)