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# Chromatic Playing Cards
Fredericks & Mae' Artistic Card Deck by is Inspired by the Color Spectrum

By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-08-20 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-card-deck
References: [poketo](http://www.poketo.com/products/fredericks-mae-playing-cards)

[Fredericks & Mae's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinned-fish) artistic card deck references the hues in the color spectrum. Featuring 54 cards, the set can be arranged to resemble a rainbow. Fans of unique and [artistic card decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billie-eilish-uno-deck) will appreciate the set that is sold with a sleek carrying case -- adorned with Fredericks & Mae's mystical brand insignia.

Designed for Poker use, this novelty deck even comes complete with a miniature booklet that explains the history and rules of the iconic card game. Fredericks & Mae are a Brooklyn-based designs duo, known for their use of texture and unconventional materials.

Sticking to a traditional paper medium, the designers experiment with [chromatic hues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3form-2025-color-collection) and recreate the color spectrum with their quirky collection of playing cards.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.6/10
- Popularity: 46% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Artistic Card Decks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and visually appealing card decks that cater to consumers looking for artistic and unconventional designs.
- **Chromatic Hues:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop products or services that utilize chromatic hues to create visually stunning and captivating experiences.
- **Unconventional Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new and unconventional materials to create innovative products that stand out in the market.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Gaming and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce artistic card decks and immersive gaming experiences that cater to the aesthetics and preferences of modern gamers.
- **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine art and design to create unique and visually appealing products that bridge the gap between functionality and aesthetics.
- **Fashion and Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate unconventional materials and chromatic hues into fashion accessories to create statement pieces that capture attention and reflect individuality.

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