Retro Card Box Design

[S. Carey]

I am hesitant to post this here as I didn't get much feedback on my previous project but I figured I'd post it anyway. If you can give your opinion on the artwork and how I can make it more retro I would appreciate it.

Btw I want to change the font as I do not think it fits the old product packaging that I am going for.

[vixentorgames]

I am really glad you're bringing back this deck. I hope the redesign turns it up to 11.

For this tuck, I think I get where you're going, but this does not work for me. It's all washed out, so I have trouble seeing the design. And it's, like, super green.

[RandyButterfield]

Hey Scott,

I'm glad to see you're coming back with the Monster Deck!

If you want to go retro, I would suggest giving the Tuck Box a retro monster movie poster look. It could look sweet if done right. Here's a few examples I saw on Google images that have a vibe that work well with your Deck's theme. Instead of the muted colors, I think going with more of a Technicolor feel for the Tuck and Cards could benefit the theme.

Thanks, Randy

[Don Boyer]

I am hesitant to post this here as I didn't get much feedback on my previous project but I figured I'd post it anyway. If you can give your opinion on the artwork and how I can make it more retro I would appreciate it.

Btw I want to change the font as I do not think it fits the old product packaging that I am going for.

If you happen to have a pack of the Erdnaseum Bees lying around, look at the box and the extra card.  That extra card is modeled to look like the wrapper found on decks in the day.

As far as the color you have on this tuck, perhaps you should check into what's going on at A Cellar of Fine Vintages.

Consider doing a proper slipcover case - those were AWESOME and very popular in the first few decades of the 20th century.  It would be a matter of finding a box maker willing to take the job, since USPC stopped making those cases some time ago, I'd imagine.

[Emmanuel]

Hi Scott,

I agree with Randy; the deck will look great with the color palette from the examples he gave. Almost all the posters from that time are lush in color, warm in tone, and high in contrast.

Also, I know it's going to take longer, but have you and Carlos considered having the artwork colored in by hand? Carlos' art for the deck is amazing, but you'll achieve more of a retro vibe if all the coloring was done by hand.

[S. Carey]

Thanks for all your feedback. I think the coloring of this deck has been the hardest part. I feel like it either makes or breaks a project sometimes when the artwork is good.  I wanted to go with something clean so I picked only a few colors. I thought the green fit the retro feel.

Carlos is going to be working on some changes today to update the box. The cards may take longer. I'll share the progress here and hopefully it will all come together.

Don, do you have examples of a deck that uses the slipcover?

[Anthony]

Hey Scott,

I would have to say Randy's post is spot on! Looking forward to seeing the updates.....Good Luck!

[Don Boyer]

Don, do you have examples of a deck that uses the slipcover?

wopc.co.uk has plenty of examples.  The famous "New Era" deck came in a slipcover case.  Much of the premium decks that came out circa 1890s-1930s came in the fancy slipcases.

[S. Carey]

Thanks Don. I will take a look at that.

Attached is a reworking of some of the coloring. Not hand painted like Emmanuel suggested but more vibrant and closer to the old movie poster vibe. Let me know your thoughts!  Thanks.

[RandyButterfield]

Hey Scott,

I think the top right version is the strongest, and boldest, of the four. I couldn't resist taking that version and playing around with it to give an idea what I was picturing with a monster movie poster style. It's rough!

thanks, Randy

[Leif]

I agree with Randy, top right looks best. And his even more colourful version also works great.

[jwats01]

Suggestion... take Randy's version and run with it. The nicest so far, and a great fit.

[S. Carey]

Hey Scott,

I think the top right version is the strongest, and boldest, of the four. I couldn't resist taking that version and playing around with it to give an idea what I was picturing with a monster movie poster style. It's rough!

thanks, Randy

Awesome! Thanks a lot! It means a lot to me that you spent time on this yourself. I owe you big time.

I see what you are saying now with the colors. I also really like the textured background. It definitely shows a lot more depth than just a flat color. I also dig the beveling on the letter and pip. Great ideas.

[RandyButterfield]

Hey Scott,

I think the top right version is the strongest, and boldest, of the four. I couldn't resist taking that version and playing around with it to give an idea what I was picturing with a monster movie poster style. It's rough!

thanks, Randy

Awesome! Thanks a lot! It means a lot to me that you spent time on this yourself. I owe you big time.

I see what you are saying now with the colors. I also really like the textured background. It definitely shows a lot more depth than just a flat color. I also dig the beveling on the letter and pip. Great ideas.

It's my pleasure Scott. I'm just glad I didn't insult you or your artist by downloading the image and messing with it!

Thanks, Randy