# Rotationally Symmetric Decks Vanda Playing Cards Upgrade Traditional Design By David Goldklang | Published 2012-09-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanda-playing-cards-deck References: [kck.st](http://kck.st/Q8aARz) & [vandacards](http://www.vandacards.com) Vända is a [deck of playing cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wpt-arsham-poker-set) that are 100% rotationally symmetric, meaning every card looks exactly the same when turned upside-down. The design of the Vända deck is different in every way, with simplified corner pip symbols, a cleaner, sleeker grid layout, elegant typographic court cards, a clean and sexy back design and unique center pip symbols that represent each suit. Created by David Goldklang, a graphic designer in San Francisco, Vända playing cards were launched on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarot-of-oxalia) on September 9, 2012, and have already exceeded its funding goal of $15,000. There are currently eight days left in the project during which you can still sign up as a backer and get a few of these amazing card decks to have in your own home, or give as gifts to your [card-playing friends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/partners-are-human) and relatives. Also offered as rewards are custom-engraved handcrafted wooden boxes, posters, uncut sheets and cool wooden tokens. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rotationally Symmetric Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new applications for rotationally symmetric designs in product and graphic design industries. - **Unique Center Pip Symbols:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new ways to represent symbols in playing cards or other visual communication mediums. - **Crowdfunding for Creative Projects:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Find innovative ways to leverage crowdfunding platforms for funding and marketing creative projects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Graphic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate rotationally symmetric design principles into graphic design practices. - **Playing Card Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate unique center pip symbols into traditional playing card designs. - **Crowdfunding Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand the use of crowdfunding platforms beyond traditional product-based campaigns to support creative projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Indie Game Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balatro-playing-card-deck.md) - [Exclusive Card Game Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-x-kartell-deck.md) - [Reimagined Playing Card Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-wild-twists.md) - [Magic-Themed Card Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-harry-potter.md) - [Customizable Trading Card Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trading-card-holders.md) - [Structure Building Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-cards-building-kit.md) - [Smiley-Themed Collectors Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-x-smiley.md)