Objectively Investigating Investment in Objective Cards
I observe that publishers rarely invest much in art for objective cards, and I see a few justifications for this choice. There are, of course, exceptions.
Graphic Design
The visual communication in all aspects alongside art
The ‘Best’ Ways to Represent Tech Tracks
Visualizing a tech track/tree is easier said than done. You must make the mechanic learnable, flexible, and replayable, all while maintaining player agency.
Gnomes Brighten Gardens: A Colorful Lesson about Happy Places
Taking my own advice about palettes, but not understanding how to apply it, led to a useful lesson.
Chipboard Cards: Are They Something Thrilling or Over-killing?
Using chipboard instead of cardstock for cards increases environmental and economic costs. Yet chipboard has advantages over cardstock. How much is too much?
Great Examples of Mini Box Layout and Design
Great examples of boxes (card-sized or smaller), in terms of aesthetics, graphic design, layout and illustration/art. Includes tips on box sides.
Birds of a Feather Ascends with a Fresh Graphic Design
Updating the graphic design helped raise this game’s BGG rating from 6.7 to 7.5
Back Handed Compliments: What We Can Learn from the Back of Cards
Trends and practices in the design of card backs
Beyond Beauteous Birds: Wingspan Shows How to Appeal to a Big Audience
Ornithological-quality illustrations at your fingertips.
How to Discern 14 Suits? Red Rising’s Borders Delight and Differentiate
A handy help when holding a hand.