Dedicated to those groundbreaking Black icons who "made a way out of no way," Studio LO's Revolution Card Deck is designed by 22-year-old Kearra Johnson. The Missouri-based designer's standard 54-card deck is a revolutionary statement about the fight against oppression.
Johnson's design was born out of a class project at the University of Missouri. The playing cards feature a raised fist, which is a globally recognized symbol for strength in the face of oppression. On the King, Queen, and Jack of each suit, the Revolution Card Deck portrays portraits of Black icons who have profoundly impacted American and world history. These inspirations include Michelle Obama, Thurgood Marshall, Malcolm X, and Rosa Parks.
The deck is available for purchase as a permanent fixture of Studio LO's inventory.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Social Justice-driven Products
- There is an opportunity for companies to create products that make a statement on social justice issues.
- Personalized Playing Cards
- There is an opportunity for companies to create playing cards featuring images of historical figures or personal experiences.
- Revolutionary Branding
- There is an opportunity for companies to use revolutionary symbols as branding for their products or company mission.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Retail
- Retailers can capitalize on the trend of socially-conscious and personalized products by marketing and selling products like Revolution Card Decks.
- Education
- Educational institutions can use personalized playing cards featuring historical figures to teach students about important figures in history.
- Marketing
- Marketing companies can use revolutionary branding symbols to market products or campaigns that promote social justice or change.
