Turn your creative vision into a fully custom deck of cards—perfect for personal gifts, celebrations, and one-of-a-kind keepsakes. Whether you're designing wedding favors your guests will actually keep or mock trading cards for your sports team, this guide walks you through every step of the process using Adobe Illustrator.
You’ll learn how to prep files for print, customize tuck boxes, and bring thoughtful design into every card face. Ideal for anyone comfortable with Illustrator, the guide includes a glossary, expert export tips, and—most importantly—template files that give you a jump start. No file setup headaches required.
What’s Inside:
A step-by-step Illustrator workflow tailored for 55-card decks
File prep instructions for card fronts, backs, and custom tuck boxes
Export settings that match manufacturer specs
A glossary of essential print and playing card terms
A checklist to ensure everything’s ready to send off for printing
Professional tips to make those tough design choices easier
Ready-to-edit template files with one-of-a-kind card face artwork
A manufacturer reccomendation you can trust
The Guide follows 5 steps to creating your own deck. Here's what to expect:
- Step 1 - Introduction & File Management
- Step 2 - Designing Custom Card Backs, includes template file
- Step 3 - Designing Custom Card Fronts, includes template file with starter artwork
- Step 4 - Designing Custom Tuck Box Packaging, includes template file
- Step 5 - Ordering Your Deck, includes manufacturer & product specs
Bonus: Every purchase includes access to a private Discord server where you can ask technical questions, share your work-in-progress, and get feedback from fellow designers.
Make something worth shuffling.
