Perfect for all ages, these creative playing card designs add an artistic element to the standard card deck. Using unorthodox materials and decorative illustrations, each of these decks turns a blank canvas into a space for artistic expression.
A popular choice for many contemporary playing card designs is pop culture-inspired prints. For fans of popular series such as Star Wars and Game of Thrones, there are character-inspired cards that provide a whole new way to express your fandom. There are also playing cards available with illustrations inspired by popular superheroes and beloved digital cartoons for a different take on cinema-inspired designs.
However, if pop culture doesn't excite you, there are more minimalist playing card designs available as well. From the color-coded to the monochromatic, these card designs may be simple, but they are just as beautiful. Equally as innovative are those decks that make use of unusual materials, such as upcycled subway cards and bulletproof Kevlar, for a different kind of spin on creative playing card designs.
With a variety of styles and designs to choose from, these distinctive card decks are perfect for any party.
60 Creative Playing Card Designs
From Upcycled Subway Card Decks to Comical See-Through Cards:
Katherine Pendrill — May 28, 2015 — Pop Culture
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Surreal Human Playing Cards
Christian Tagliavini's Cards Feature Human Models
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Fantastical Playing Card Collaborations
The Playing Arts Deck of Cards Give Every Card Great Art
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Imaginary Illustrated Playing Cards
These Cards Show Human Characters Posed as Traditional Symbols
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Iconic Martial Artist Cards
These Bruce Lee Playing Cards Honor the Late Martial Artist
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Vintage Fantasy Decks
This Game of Thrones Card Set is Ideal for Fans of the Show
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Designer Darkened Playing Cards
These Black Cards are a Stylish Way to Play Games
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Vintage Horror Monster Cards
These Monster Montage Playing Cards are a Howl of a Good Time
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Art History Playing Cards
These Children's Playing Cards Are Made to Be Colored In
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Charitable Playing Cards
The Second Edition Charity: Water Decks Support Clean Drinking Water
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Cinematic Playing Cards
Cult Movie Cards is a Set of Cards Starring Cinemas Greatest Characters
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Design-Teaching Playing Cards
Ben Barrett-Forrest's Design Deck Gives Mini Graphic Design Lessons
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Superhero Playing Cards
These X-Men Themed Playing Cards are Funky and Vibrant
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Nostalgic Fairytale Playing Cards
Play Go Fish with These Disney-Inspired Playing Cards
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Bulletproof Playing Cards
These Cards by Sly Kly are Made From 100 Percent Carbon Fiber
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Jewelry Branded Card Decks
These Tiffany Playing Cards are for the Ritzy Lifestyle
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Typographic Playing Cards
These Playing Cards Pay Homage to the Famous Helvetica Font
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Crowdfunded Playing Cards
DeckStarter is a Playing Card Design Funding Platform Like Kickstarter
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Love-Infused Playing Cards
The Love Me Playing Cards Add Romance into Your Games
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Comical See-Through Cards
Laugh Out Lout When You Play with These Poker Face Cards
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Crude Fantasy Card Decks
Cards Against the Realm is a Fantasy-Themed Drinking Game
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Monetary Card Decks
These Gold Foil Cards are Covered in $100 American Bills
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Faux Luxe Playing Cards
The 'Gold Playing Cards' Let You Pretend You're Filthy Rich
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Monkey-Themed Cards
The MailChimp Playing Cards Boast a Breathtakingly Elegant Design
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Typography-Centric Playing Cards
Chris Cavill's Typographic Playing Cards are Graphically Pleasing
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Visually Impaired Playing Cards
These Playing Cards are Designed for Color Blind Individuals
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Catty Crowdfunded Cards
Exploding Kittens is a Hilarious Card Game for the Absurd-Appreciating
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Pirate Card Decks
These Nautical Playing Cards are Hand-Drawn and Visually Appealing
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Wickedly Wayward Halloween Decks
The October Playing Cards Embody the Halloween Spirit
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Elaborate Storytelling Playing Cards
This Card Deck is Equal Parts Art, Design and Craftsmanship
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Vintage Ad Agency Cards
The Pressers Playing Cards Will Keep Your Card Games Classy
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Politically Charged Playing Cards
52 Shades of Greed Shows Economic Crisis Perpetrators
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Pixelated Poker Cards
This Digital Deck of Cards Adds Some Whimsy to Your Web Experience
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Brand-Identifying Card Decks
The Brand Deck is a Simplistic Branding Tool and Kickstarter Project
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Imagination-Boosting Card Decks
The Writer Emergency Pack Helps with Combating Writer's Block
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Monochromatic Playing Cards
MollaSpace's Black Playing Card Set is Luxe and Elegant
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Transparent Waterproof Cards
These Waterproof Playing Cards Remove the Worry of Stained Decks
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Darling Digital Cartoon Decks
These Pixar Playing Cards by Chris Anderson Are Modern and Fun
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Minimalist Playing Cards
Joe Doucet's Game Card Set Draws Inspiration From Understated Art
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Fantasy Royalty Painted Cards
These Fantasy Playing Cards are Beautiful and Whimsical
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Massive Playing Cards
These Giant Playing Cards are Fit for Big Hands and Promise Big Fun
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Artful Poker Accessories
These Red Playing Cards Boast Heroic Suit Graphics
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Gilded Poker Accessories
These Golden Playing Cards by Idea International Embrace Opulence
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Fashion Illustration Playing Cards
Check out Connie Lim's Fashion Illustration Deck
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Galactic Playing Cards
This Star Wars Card Deck Shows the History of Darth Vader
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Couture Designer Playing Cards
Marc Jacobs Extends His Art Beyond the Fashion Sphere
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Steampunk-Inspired Card Decks
These Steampunk Cards are Wonderfully Detailed and Decorated
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Collectable Pyromaniac Playing Cards
These Bicycle Playing Cards are for the Flaming Fanatics
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Programmer Approved Playing Cards
The Code:Deck Playing Card Set Features Programming Languages
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Urban Cultured Playing Cards
These Hip Hop Cards are the Perfect Way to Remember Favorite Artists
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Retro Pixelated Playing Cards
These Pixel Playing Cards are Cute Reinventions of the Classic Deck
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Bisected Playing Packs
The Slimmed-Down Hoyle Slice Collection Gives You Double the Decks
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Color-Coded Playing Cards
These CMYK Color Cards are for Designers
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Upcycled Subway Card Decks
These Card Decks are Made Using Recycled Metro Passes
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Death-Inspired Playing Cards
This Deck Has Been Inspired by Roots of the Day of the Dead
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Celebrity Card Decks
Add Some Character to a Game with Pop Star Playing Cards
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Fantasy Television Playing Cards
In the Game of Thrones Card Game, You Win or You Go Fish
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Bacon-Inspired Card Games
The Baconery & Vanda Cards Create a Universe for Bacon Enthusiasts
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Vibrant Cultural Playing Cards
The Borderline Deck of Cards Portray Both Sides of the Border
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Historic Rivalry Card Decks
The Bicycle Hundred Years' War Cards Play Off of English & French Wars
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Cult Rom-Com Cards
The Princess Bridge Playing Cards are for Fans of Westley and Buttercup
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