# Elaborate Storytelling Playing Cards This Card Deck is Equal Parts Art, Design and Craftsmanship By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-01-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-playing-cards References: [thecoolector](http://www.thecoolector.com/incredible-men-playing-cards/) & [tomskipolanski](http://www.tomskipolanski.com/161775/2158441/home/incredible-men-cards) Sometimes the standard deck doesn't cut it and you need some more [colorful playing cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-x-miu-miu). This set of edgy and exciting cards looks so good that you may not even want to actually do anything with them except look at them. Prague-based Tomski & Polanski created a stylish set of 32 cards (plus a reserve card) for [collectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-board-game) entitled Incredible Men Playing Cards. The set doesn't feature a full 52 card deck but with that's fine because the [craftsmanship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artiste-series) is what's on display here. Each card has an incredible man on it and each tells a different story. These cards do the job of being impressive and amazingly crafted even if you may not be able to play Go Fish with them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artistic Playing Cards:** Designing playing cards with a focus on art and creativity instead of traditional designs presents an opportunity for creative expression. - **Narrative-based Playing Cards:** Incorporating a narrative or a story into the design of playing cards creates a more engaging and personalized experience for the user. - **Premium Playing Cards:** Offering playing cards crafted with high-quality materials and attention to detail presents an opportunity for a premium upgrade to the standard playing card experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Supplies:** Art supply companies can capitalize on the trend of artistic playing cards by offering unique designs for creative individuals and artists. - **Gaming:** Gaming companies can incorporate narrative-based playing cards into their games to create a more immersive and engaging gaming experience for the user. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods companies can offer premium playing cards as an exclusive and high-end accessory for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Magician-Designed Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystery-playing-cards.md) - [Mid-Century Modern Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-playing-cards.md) - [Limited-Edition Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-playing-cards.md) - [Structure Building Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-cards-building-kit.md) - [Film Awards-Inspired Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/film-awardsinspired-playing-cards.md) - [Redefined Sculptural Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/another-kingdom.md) - [Customizable Trading Card Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trading-card-holders.md) - [Exclusive Card Game Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-x-kartell-deck.md) - [Self-Discovery Card Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarot-of-oxalia.md)