# Abstract Tarot Decks Midcenturian Tarot Reimagines Tradition with a Modernist Eye By Clara Vaduva | Published 2016-09-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midcenturian-tarot References: [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/midcenturian-tarot-rider-waite-abstracted-modern) & [madamclara](http://madamclara.com) The Midcenturian Tarot deck designed by Madam Clara reinterprets the [traditional Rider-Waite tarot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowerlore-collection) -- the ubiquitous deck that remains to be the cornerstone of every fortune-teller's arsenal -- and updates the illustration style with the bold spirit, vivid colors and simplified shapes of mid-century modern design. Tarot readers schooled in the iconic the Rider-Waite will readily find that every significant symbol and color has been adapted in each of the 78 card designs. Even traditionally dark cards like Death, The Tower and The Devil have a whimsical brightness that take the taboo stigma of the occult to a friendlier place. All of the Midcenturian Tarot card designs in this unique deck feature big, bold numerals and titles that occupy nearly a third of the composition, allowing for a quick read. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mid-century Modern Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore integrating mid-century modern design elements into traditional products or services to create a fresh and contemporary appeal. - **Tarot Reinterpretation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reimagine and update traditional tarot decks with new aesthetics, symbols, and themes to attract a wider audience. - **Whimsical Occult Imagery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine elements of whimsy and brightness with traditionally dark or taboo subjects to make them more approachable and mainstream. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce mid-century modern design principles into various art and design industries such as graphic design, fashion, and interior design. - **Entertainment and Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new tarot decks that incorporate innovative themes and visuals to attract a wider range of audiences interested in tarot card readings. - **Wellness and New Age:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create tarot decks that utilize whimsical and approachable imagery to appeal to a broader audience seeking spiritual guidance and self-reflection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon-Inspired Tarot Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-tarot.md) - [Divination Card Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-leaf-reading-cards.md) - [Enchanting Tarot Card Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizard-of-oz-tarot.md) - [Tarot Card Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarot-card-art.md) - [Digital Tarot Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taroternity.md) - [Witchy Series-Inspired Tarot Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agatha-all-along-2.md) - [Tarot-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarotinspired-phone-case.md) - [AI Tarot Insights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taroteller.md) - [Augmented Reality Tarot Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-tarot-cards.md)