The number one rule of card graphic design is that you need the art to extend farther than you might think. This is basically a bleed area because of the possibility of a miscut or “drift.” This is mostly important when making art for the card back or the card frames. Similarly, nothing important should be outside of “a safe zone.”
I will show exactly what I have in mind below. Continue reading
James Colmer has developed a new card frame for me. I am likely to use it for a card game other than Crazier Eights, but I wanted to see what it would like like for Crazier Eights. This is what it looks like.
You can find a sketch of the card frame as option 3 here.
I asked people what they want the cards to look like, and this was the most popular option. This is what I plan for the cards to look like. I have to get to work to make sure all the cards use the new look. Take a look at the cards below. Continue reading
I asked people what their thoughts were concerning the Crazier Eights card frame a while back, and there was a somewhat consistent request to change the card frame to have the rank and suit on the upper left hand side of the cards. I need to know what everyone thinks about this suggestion so I can make a decision. Continue reading
Crazier Eights 