# Mid-Century Modern Playing Cards The Eames Playing Cards Pay Homage to the Design Duo By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-12-29 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-playing-cards References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/eames-playing-cards/) & [artofplay](https://www.artofplay.com/products/eames-playing-cards)  The [Eames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-office-x-globe-boards-collection) Playing Cards are a deck of cards for avid [mid-century modern design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-midcentury-modern) aficionados seeking out a way to enhance their game night with a touch of classic yet contemporary style. The cards are designed with the legacy of Charles and Ray Eames in mind, and feature a series of features that pay homage to them including their signature Starburst logo. The cards highlight geometric shape that harken to the design duo's own ethos, while each one is finished with a subtle yet simple graphic on the edge that will help players to quickly identify their values. The Eames Playing Cards come inside a letterpress-printed tuck case that is inspired by the couple's [Pacific Palisades home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-house-studio). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mid-century Modern Design:** Opportunity for companies to create modern designs inspired by the mid-century era. - **Graphic Design on Commonplace Objects:** Companies can use graphic design to add value to everyday objects beyond their traditional use. - **Personalized Gaming Accessories:** There is potential for companies to create personalized gaming accessories such as cards and game pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming and Entertainment:** Companies can create unique and stylish playing cards for game night enthusiasts. - **Design:** There is potential for designers to branch out into creating stylish graphics for everyday objects - **Personalized Gifts:** Companies can create personalized game accessories such as playing cards as gifts for friends and family. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Structure Building Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-cards-building-kit.md) - [Co-Branded Furniture Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-office-x-globe-boards-collection.md) - [Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toys-play-exhibit.md) - [Celebrational Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-design.md) - [Design-Forward Camera Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-now-generation-2.md) - [Demystified Research Design Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/an-eames-of-your-own.md) - [Refreshed Mid-Century Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eames-furniture.md) - [Geometric Design Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-little-toy-by-eames-office.md) - [Table Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tables-tables-tables.md)