
Cartomancy: Tarot Inspired Playing Card Deck
by Matt Burks
Theme: Celestial and tarot-inspired luxury playing cards
Medium: digital
A luxury playing card deck with a celestial tarot-inspired theme, featuring dark purple and black backgrounds with gold accents. The deck includes two editions: a Pink and Green Edition and a Gold Collector's Edition.
About This Deck
The Cartomancy deck is a luxury playing card set designed by graphic designer Matt Burks, blending traditional playing card functionality with celestial and tarot-inspired aesthetics. The campaign highlighted two distinct editions: a Pink and Green Edition and a Gold Collector's Edition, both featuring a dark, mystical color palette with prominent gold detailing. The deck aims to offer a unique experience for both card players and collectors who appreciate a blend of classic design and esoteric themes.
The design incorporates celestial elements such as moon phases and stars, alongside a central skull motif on the card backs, suggesting a connection to themes of life, death, and cosmic cycles. The suit descriptions in the reward tiers — Hearts for kindness, Clubs for achievement, Spades for warrior spirit, and Diamonds for wealth — hint at a deeper, symbolic layer intended to resonate with tarot principles, even within a standard playing card format. This approach allows the deck to serve as both a functional playing card set and a tool for intuitive reflection.
While primarily a playing card deck, its "Tarot Inspired" subtitle and thematic elements position it as appealing to those interested in divination and symbolic interpretation. The creator, Matt Burks, a graphic designer and musician, previously created "Atlas:CCG," indicating experience in card game design. The campaign's focus on luxury and collector's editions suggests an emphasis on high-quality production and aesthetic appeal, though specific material details beyond "luxury" are not provided.
Key Features
- Luxury playing card deck with a celestial tarot-inspired theme
- Available in two editions: Pink and Green Edition and Gold Collector's Edition
- Features dark purple and black backgrounds with intricate gold accents
- Card backs display a central skull motif surrounded by moon phases
- Designed by graphic designer Matt Burks
Who It's For
This deck is ideal for collectors of unique playing cards, especially those who appreciate dark, celestial, or gothic aesthetics. It also appeals to individuals interested in cartomancy or tarot who enjoy incorporating symbolic elements into their playing card experience. The luxury branding and distinct editions make it suitable for those seeking a visually striking and conversation-starting deck for games or display.
The Story Behind This Deck
Matt Burks is a graphic designer and musician, also known for creating "Atlas:CCG." His background in graphic design is evident in the detailed and aesthetically driven concept of the Cartomancy deck. The project reflects his interest in combining functional card design with rich, symbolic themes, drawing on his experience to craft a visually compelling product.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cartomancy a tarot deck or a playing card deck?
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Campaign Stats
Raised
$2.6K
Backers
49
Funded
40%
Launched
Dec 2021
Platform: Kickstarter
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