Inspired by the quirky humor of eras past, the retro card deck design by Jonathan Burton features whimsical characters with a classically vintage feel.
Created as gifts for members of the Folio Society with Sheri Gee working as the art director, this playing deck has already won a silver medal at the Society of Illustration in New York. As the packaging states, the graphic illustrations on the card encapsulate some very "odd bods" including a scuba-diving king who wears a childish floaty, a cowboy Jack who has managed to lasso himself and a hyena-riding, tea-sipping Joker to name a few.
Jonathan Burton's retro card deck captures a vintage-inspired hilarity with bizarre designs and pleasing personalities.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Retro Card Deck Designs
- Designing card decks with whimsical and vintage-inspired graphics.
- Quirky Humor in Illustrations
- Incorporating humorous and unconventional elements in graphic illustrations.
- Vintage-inspired Packaging
- Creating packaging that captures a classic and nostalgic aesthetic.
Where This Applies
- Art and Design
- Artists and designers can explore creating unique and humorous card decks.
- Publishing and Printing
- Publishers and printing companies can collaborate with artists to produce visually captivating playing decks.
- Gift and Novelty
- Retailers specializing in unique gifts and novelty items can offer these retro card decks to attract customers.
